Criminology and Criminal Justice, BSc (Hons), with study abroad

Enrol in the BSc Criminology and Criminal Justice with a Year Abroad at Swansea University to gain comprehensive knowledge and skills in the criminal justice system, taught by experts in a supportive environment. The School of Social Sciences provides an exceptional student experience, enhanced employability, and a progressive curriculum that explores crime's societal impact. The programme ranks in the top 15 in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction, 10th for Career Prospects, and top 20 overall (Guardian University Guide 2024), with 92% of graduates in work or study 15 months after completion (HESA 2023).The first year includes compulsory modules such as Victims and Victimology, while later years feature a mix of compulsory and optional topics like Media, Crime & Criminal Justice. Assessment methods vary, including essays, exams, blogs, and group tasks, to build strong research and analytical skills. For detailed programme information, visit the university's website.

"Your first year of study is made up of compulsory modules covering a range of themes. Compulsory modules are studied by all students on the programme, meaning you are automatically enrolled. Examples of compulsory modules include: • Victims and Victimology • Law, Criminal Justice and Human Rights • The Sociological and Criminological Imagination In your second year you will study a mixture of compulsory and optional modules, with your third year comprising entirely optional modules from a large range of subject areas. Examples of optional modules in recent years have included: • Media, Crime & Criminal Justice • Crime, Drugs and Alcohol • Beyond Dead White Men: Decolonising Criminological Approaches • Cybercrime and Digital Investigation • Crime and the Limits of Free Speech Your final year will include an optional independent dissertation project. For the full programme structure and module breakdown, please visit our webpage at https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/social-sciences/criminology-sociology-social-policy/bsc-criminology-criminal-justice/"