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University degree

Criminology and Social Policy

Swansea University
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

This degree in Criminology and Social Policy combines two exciting and rapidly-developing subject areas that each have an enormous influence on all of our lives. International students that have already submitted a UCAS application should apply via our Clearing System. This degree in Criminology and Social Policy combines two exciting and rapidly-developing subject areas that each have an enormous influence on all of our lives.

You won’t just learn theories-you will apply them to real-world issues: from health inequalities to gendered violence, cybercrime to poverty, family dynamics to victimology. By the end, you’ll have a deep understanding of how societies tackle their toughest social challenges. And you’ll build skills that employers value.

Throughout the programme, you’ll sharpen research, analysis, communication, and ethical reasoning-transferable skills that open doors in any career. This degree equips you to think critically, act with integrity, and make a real impact in relation to crime, social policy and beyond.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
48-63 pts5%
64-79 pts5%
96-111 pts15%
112-127 pts20%
128-143 pts10%
144-159 pts15%
160-175 pts10%
How they qualified
95% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel95%
access2%
baccalaureate1%
degree1%
none1%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
What graduates earn over time
£24,500
3 years on
£31,500
5 years on
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Swansea University's own site.
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