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Criminology and Sociology, BSc (Hons)
Swansea University, United Kingdom
Subject ranking
UK / CUG 2024 23rd
UK / Guardian 2025 24th
UK / Guardian 2025 26th
Costs
food & rentS$17K / year
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Duration
2028
Course summary
Our integrated Criminology and Sociology degree brings together two exciting and complementary social science disciplines.You will study the development of Sociological and Criminological perspectives and learn why these matter so much in contemporary society. Alongside this, you will gain an in-depth knowledge of crucial social and crime-related matters, such as substance use, housing and poverty.Throughout your studies, you will develop a range of transferable skills which are relevant to future employment, both in social science-related professions, as well as far broader.Based at the School of Social Sciences, you will benefit from being part of a lively and diverse environment.Criminology at Swansea is ranked:
- Top 15 in the UK for Teaching Satisfaction (Guardian University Guide 2024)
- 10th in the UK for Career Prospects (Guardian University Guide 2024)
- Top 20 in the UK Overall (Guardian University Guide 2024)
- 92% of graduates in work &/or study 15 months after leaving Swansea University (HESA 2023)
- Top 5 in the UK for Student Satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2024)
Modules
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:• Individuals and Society• An Introduction to the Criminal Justice System• 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 an expansive range of subject areas. Examples of optional modules in recent years have included:• Crime, Drugs and Alcohol• Poverty and Social Justice • Philosophy, Mental Health and Illness• An Introduction to Policing in England and Wales• Understanding Terrorism & Violent Extremism 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-sociology/
Assessment method
We offer a variety of assessment methods within our programmes. In addition to traditional examinations and essays, examples of alternative assessment include:• Blog and poster writing • Creating a vlog• Personal reflectionsThroughout your undergraduate Criminology and Sociology degree, you will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to present your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing.For full breakdown of course structure and assessment please visit our course page: https://www.swansea.ac.uk/undergraduate/courses/social-sciences/criminology-sociology-social-policy/bsc-criminology-sociology/ or get in touch with us at study@swansea.ac.uk
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: • Individuals and Society • An Introduction to the Criminal Justice System • 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 an expansive range of subject areas. Examples of optional modules in recent years have included: • Crime, Drugs and Alcohol • Poverty and Social Justice • Philosophy, Mental Health and Illness • An Introduction to Policing in England and Wales • Understanding Terrorism & Violent Extremism 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-sociology/
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