Criminology and Policing (Full-time) (BSc Hons)
The BSc in Criminology and Policing aims to provide students with an in-depth insight into criminology and policing. Why people commit crime, what deters people from crime, the policing of crime, victimology, the penal system and the wider criminal justice system will be explored. This degree aims to prepare students for a career within the criminal justice system, whether that be policing, prison and probation services, youth work or research (to name a few).
Your studies will prepare you for a career in the field of criminology and policing by developing your professional skills and intellectual skills, including critical thinking, complex problem solving, creativity and reflection.
You will gain a systematic knowledge and critical understanding of the institutions, practices, policies and processes relating to law, justice and punishment that emerge in response to crime at local, national and global levels and how these have developed.
Knowledge and understanding of professional policing standards, situations and contexts will be build and specific areas of policing responsibilities, evidence-based decision making and management of crime, covered.
Transferable skills nurtured on this programme include research, interpretation, critical evaluation and the ability to turn theory into practice as well as preparing you for research or further study in your field.
Course details
- On-campus
- Full-time
- English
Tuition Fees 2023/24 and 24/25
Home (Full-time): £9,000 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £13,500 per year
This programme is subject to revalidation.
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
This course will give you an understanding of the criminal justice system, social, cultural foundations in understanding crime, effects of criminal and deviant behaviours and contemporary criminology and policing.
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We listen to student feedback and insights from industry and from professionals to ensure that course content is high-quality and up-to-date, and that it offers the best possible preparation for your future career or study goals.
For this reason, there might be modifications to the content of your course over time, to keep up to date with changes in the subject area or in the sector. If a module is no longer running, we’ll make sure to keep you informed, and work with you to choose a different suitable module.
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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 assessments and feedback (NSS 2023) meaning the comments you get back from your work will help you learn. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as Top 10 in the UK for Lecturers and Teaching Quality. Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Accommodation
Swansea Accommodation
Swansea has a huge student population, and the variety of accommodation available will leave you feeling spoilt for choice. Various purpose-built student accommodation providers provide accommodation in Swansea, and the accommodation team can guide you through your options. It will offer ongoing support throughout your time as a UWTSD student.
Further information
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96 UCAS points
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The programme uses a range of assessment methods to provide students with the opportunity to extend their academic and practical skills and to encourage independent research.
Numerous innovative assessment methods are adopted such as Vlogs, presentations and role play as well as traditional assessment methods in the form of essays and exams.
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This course has no additional costs.
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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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The course team has developed very close links with a number of professional organisations in both the public sector and legal services fields. This has allowed for close consultation on the development of course content and the availability of unique work experience opportunities.
The course works closely with South Wales Police and Dyfed Powys Police and has developed a volunteer work programme for the students to gain valuable experience and insight into the profession.
This will put the students in a more advantageous position to gain employment in their chosen profession.
The course provides a good opportunity for students who would be interested in the Fast Track route into the Police.
The course works closely with other Public sector organisations, all of which have legal departments. The combination of both legal and public sector understanding and knowledge would be seen as a benefit to such a position.
The team has developed close relationships with local Law firms and developing work experience opportunities which would benefit the students if they chose to extend into further legal study.