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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: LMG3
Criminology and Criminal Justice and Youth Justice (Including Foundation Year)
University of South WalesPontypridd, Wales
4 yearsDuration
£16,200Per Year (Intl)
£5,760Home Fee
81%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of South Wales, the BSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice and Youth Justice (Including Foundation Year) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Pontypridd, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Crime and Youth Justice are increasingly challenging issues. The BSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice and Youth Justice degree gives a real insight into the theories, policies, politics and practices that surround how we as a society respond to young people in trouble. The youth justice system in England and Wales is responsible for sentencing and working with young people under the age of 18 who have committed a criminal offence. Home/uk fees are £5,760 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Foundations of Criminological Theory
Criminal Justice Systems and Processes
Youth Crime and Offending Behaviour
Youth Justice Policy and Practice
Sociological Perspectives on Crime
Penology and Sentencing
Research Methods in Criminology
Contemporary Issues in Youth Justice
UCAS Code:LMG3
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | DD 48 UCAS tariff points to exclude General Studies |
| UCAS Points | 48 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,200
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£64,800
Home Student Fee
£5,760
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Foundation year fees shown. Subsequent years charged at standard full-time home undergraduate rates
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of South Wales
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £16,000 | £20,500 | £25,000 |
| 5 years | £19,500 | £23,500 | £29,500 |
UK subject average: £26,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 21% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
69%Working
7%Studying
12%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
52%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
78%
Overall
Teaching on my course
81%Learning opportunities
82%Assessment and feedback
80%Academic support
78%Organisation and management
75%Learning resources
85%Student voice
65%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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