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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: L61F
Criminology with Youth Justice (Including Foundation Year)
University of South WalesPontypridd, Wales
4 yearsDuration
£17,200Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
93%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of South Wales, the BSc (Hons) Criminology with 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. Build confidence and academic skills while laying strong foundations for progression onto the Criminology with Youth Justice degree. Across the Foundation Year, you’ll explore key criminology themes including crime, media, ethics and policing, alongside developing core academic and professional skills. Through discussion, applied activities, teamwork and reflection, you’ll strengthen research, communication and critical thinking, preparing you for successful progression into the Criminology degree and future careers. 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 73% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Crime and Society
Criminological Theory and Perspectives
Youth Justice Systems
Policing and Law Enforcement
Research Methods and Academic Skills
Ethics in Criminal Justice
Media
Crime and Public Perception
Critical Thinking and Professional Development
UCAS Code:L61F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | DD 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
£17,200
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£68,800
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Full-time fees are per year. Part-time fees are per 20 credits
📊 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 | £12,500 | £18,500 | £24,000 |
| 5 years | £14,000 | £23,500 | £29,500 |
UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 23% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-02 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
64%Working
9%Studying
10%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-04-02 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
87%
Overall
Teaching on my course
93%Learning opportunities
88%Assessment and feedback
89%Academic support
83%Organisation and management
70%Learning resources
91%Student voice
93%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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