Our Criminology and Criminal Justice programme is for those passionate about understanding crime, its causes, and its consequences. This course will take you through a range of topics, from youth justice and serious organised crime to the impact of social factors like gender-based violence, segregation, and inequality on criminal behaviour.
Explore important areas such as public policy, social harm, and how drug policies shape society. Our interdisciplinary approach integrates sociology, law, and public policy, giving you a comprehensive perspective on criminality and justice.
You will investigate critical issues like social inclusion, substance misuse, and legal processes, gaining insights into crime and criminality. Learn about policing, the criminal justice system, and how the media reports crime. This programme prepares you to address crime and vulnerability in various contexts.
Our course also covers rehabilitation, offering a deeper understanding of how the system supports offenders in reintegrating into society. You’ll examine how race and religion influence crime and the impact of serious organised crime on communities.
By studying with us, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for employment in the field of criminology and criminal justice.
Course details
- On-campus
- Full-time
- English
Undergraduate Fees
Home (Full-time): £9,535 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £15,525 per year
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
This programme will equip you with a comprehensive understanding of crime and criminal justice, preparing you for a range of careers in the field.
In your first year, you will lay the foundation for understanding criminology and criminal justice. You will study the basics of criminology, exploring what crime is and how it affects society. Modules in youth justice, will help you understand the causes of youth crime and how the system handles young offenders. Key modules will introduce you to the criminal justice system, including the roles of the police, courts, and prisons and probation. Additionally, you will explore how social factors like race, gender, and class influence crime and responses to it.
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In your second year, you will deepen your knowledge of criminology and criminal justice. You will study policing, learning about the challenges and strategies used by law enforcement. Modules on rehabilitation and criminal justice will teach you about the various methods used to rehabilitate offenders and reduce reoffending. Modules on gender-based violence and social harm will help you understand the broader context of crime and its effects on different groups. You will also delve into public policy , examining how laws and policies are created and their impact on crime and justice. Students will undertake 80 hours of volunteering/placement within a discipline relevant organisation and have the option to study semester 1 abroad.
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In your final year, you will focus on advanced topics and practical applications. You will explore crime reporting in the media, understanding how crime is portrayed and its impact on public perception. You will explore serious and organised crime, learning about the impact and strategies used to combat it. You will learn about research methods used in criminology, helping you gather and analyse data effectively. You will also have the opportunity to conduct independent research, applying the knowledge and skills you have gained throughout the course to a topic of your choice.
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Course Disclaimer
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The modules outlined above provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this course based on recent academic teaching. We continuously review our courses to ensure quality enhancement and to manage our resources. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed.
You’ll typically complete 120 credits per year of study on a full-time course. For more information visit our Student Agreement.
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Staff
Our People
You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Further information
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96 UCAS Tariff Points
e.g. A-levels: CCC, BTEC: MMM, IB: 30
The UCAS tariff score is applicable to you if you have recently studied a qualification that has a UCAS tariff equivalence. UCAS provides a  for you to work out what your qualification is worth within the UCAS tariff. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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GCSE grade A*-C (grade 9-4 in England) in English and Mathematics is also required. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Admissions Advice and Support 
We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, such as your background, experiences and individual circumstances. This is known as ‘Contextual Admissions’. For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
English language requirements 
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Visit the International Applications section of our website to find out more about our English Language Requirements and pre-sessional English Language Courses.
Visa and funding requirements 
If you are not from the UK and you do not already have residency here, you may need to apply for a visa. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
For courses of more than six months’ duration you will require a Student visa. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
International students who require a Student visa should apply for our full-time courses as these qualify for Student visa sponsorship. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
For full information read our visa application and guides. â¶Ä¯â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Please note students receiving US Federal Aid are only able to apply for in-person, on-campus programmes which will have no elements of online study. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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The course will be assessed by a mixture of written coursework, project work, presentations and exams.
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Some modules in this course are available to study through the medium of Welsh either fully or partially. In all cases students will be able to submit written assessments through the medium of Welsh.
If you choose to study your course either fully or partially through the medium of Welsh, you may be eligible to apply for scholarships and bursaries to support you with your studies.
We are continuously reviewing our Welsh medium provision, the precise availability of modules will vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand. Where your course offers modules available through the medium of Welsh this may vary from year to year, and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means the availability of specific Welsh medium modules cannot be guaranteed.
Extracurricular Welsh Opportunities
There are many ways to engage with Welsh culture and life at UWTSD, including joining clubs and societies for Welsh speakers and becoming a member of our vibrant Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol branch. &²Ô²ú²õ±è;
Opportunities to Learn Welsh
We also provide a variety of opportunities to learn and develop your Welsh language skills. â¶Ä¯&²Ô²ú²õ±è;
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You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit our Scholarships and Bursaries section.
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