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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: 5S26

Criminology and Psychology

Swansea University
Swansea, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
£20,550Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
82%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Criminology and Psychology at Swansea University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding human behaviour. Based in Swansea, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Studying a BSc in Criminology and Psychology will give you expert scientific training in the relationship between the mind, brain, and behaviour together with an in-depth understanding of criminal justice theory and the links between these two areas. You will study the psychological and neuro-scientific processes that underpin activities such as thinking, reasoning, memory and language, learn about the effects of brain injury, and explore ways to improve health-related behaviour. You will gain a detailed knowledge and understanding of the most important theories of crime and deviance and th... A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 82% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,500 within three years, and a 84% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Reasoning
Memory and language
Explore ways to improve health-related behaviour
UCAS Code:5S26
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB - BBC

Please note: Whilst it is not essential to have studied any particular subjects at A-level, desirable A-Level subjects include: Psychology, Biology, Chemistry, Maths, English Language or Literature, History, Law, Sociology, Psychology, Geography or Philosophy. We do not accept General Studies.

International Baccalaureate

32 - 33 points

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,550

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£61,650

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Swansea University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£24,000£26,000
3 years£18,000£21,500£24,500
5 years£21,000£25,500£32,000

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 14% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH04-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

56%Working
12%Studying
15%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
82%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
77%
Academic support
83%
Organisation and management
79%
Learning resources
86%
Student voice
80%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
84%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Swansea University

Swansea University offers Criminology and Psychology as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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#34UK Ranking
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