Criminology - BSc (Hons)

University of South Wales

United Kingdom, Cardiff

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Duration3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 22,855 / Year

Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026

Criminology - BSc (Hons)

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Draw from a variety of disciplines like sociology, law, and psychology throughout your studies, and collaborate with inspiring researchers to discuss key issues in contemporary criminology. Our modules are designed to qualify you for external certifications and memberships upon graduation.

Year One
Inside the Criminal Justice System*
Exploring Crime and Deviance*
From Theory to Impact: Essential Research in Criminology
Crime Unmasked: Contemporary Crime and Challenges
Diversity, Crime and Justice
Beyond the Books: Academia, Employment and Professionalism in Criminal Justice*
The real Impact of Crime: Vulnerability and Victims

Year Two
The Politics of Policing
From Crime Scene to Court: Investigating Crime
Applied Criminological Inquiry
Unmasking Violent Crime
Substance Use and Misuse
Beyond Borders: Serious, Organised and Transnational Crime
Work Experience

Year Three
The Detectives’ Challenge: Investigating Cold Case and Unresolved Major Crime
Crime Against the Environment: The Growth in Eco-Justice and Green Criminology
Criminal Justice Inquiry: Dissertation (traditional project or internship project)*
Behind Bars and Beyond: Exploring Prisons, Probation, and Resettlement
Exploring Homicide: From Corporate Homicide to Serial Killers
Breaking the Silence: Examining Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence

*These modules can be studied 100% through the medium of Welsh

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

Applicants who have completed a Diploma of Technician / Technical Diploma in a relevant subject can be considered for year 1 entry of an undergraduate degree
Applicants who have followed the IB Diploma curriculum can be considered for undergraduate entry – the normal UCAS tariff will be applied
Applicants who have followed the A-Level curriculum can be considered for undergraduate entry – the normal UCAS tariff will be applied

Undergraduate Advanced Entry

Students who have completed a 2 year Diploma or Associate Degree from a recognised institution can be considered for advanced entry onto the 2nd year of an undergraduate degree programme

If your qualification is not covered above or you do not meet the set criteria please contact us and we will see how we can assist you.

English Program Requirements

English language requirements

International applicants will need to have achieved an overall of IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component/TOEFL 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing or equivalent.

Equivalents can be located on our English Language pages.

If you have previously studied through the medium of English, IELTS might not be required, please visit our country specific page for further details. If your country is not featured, please contact us.

If you do not meet the English entry criteria, please visit our Pre-Sessional course pages.

Career

Career paths

Law enforcement and community safety (e.g. Police Community Support Officer, Investigator, Community Safety Officer)
Prison and probation services (e.g. Prison Officer, Probation Service Officer, Rehabilitation Worker, Resettlement Officer)
Substance use and misuse services (e.g. Substance Misuse Practitioner, Drug and Alcohol Recovery Worker)
Victim support and advocacy (e.g. Victim Support Caseworker, Restorative Justice Facilitator)
Policy and research roles (e.g. Criminal Justice Policy Officer, Social Research Assistant, Criminology Researcher)

Careers and Employability

Graduate careers

Our Criminology graduates have gone on to apply their investigative mindsets and transferrable skills in fast-paced and thrilling careers across the globe. Recent alumni are now working undercover for the National Crime Agency, as Intelligence Analysts for South Wales Police and as Probation Officers.

Popular routes for our graduates include the police, prison service, victim support and protection services. A Criminology degree will also open the door to careers within the justice system, including drug and housing agencies, and pupil referral units.

Many of our graduates also progress to postgraduate study or research.

Careers support

The USW Careers Service is on hand to support you throughout your studies, with guidance on writing your CV, creating a positive online presence, applying for jobs, mastering interviews and navigating the recruitment process. We regularly host skills workshops and careers fairs to connect you with future employers and equip you with the tools to progress.

Once you graduate, you will be able to book personalised career appointments with CareersConnect and access online resources and job alerts for graduate-level vacancies within Criminology. We continue to support and champion our 250,000 USW alumni year-on-year and regularly celebrate their work within our Graduate Network.

Industry partners

The Criminology course provides global industry links that connect our students to leading experts and potential future employers throughout their time at USW. Our curriculum is designed in collaboration with external organisations and industry professionals to reflect today’s student needs and tomorrow’s employer demands.

Industry partners include South Wales Police, British Transport Police, Gwent Police, Dyfed Powys Police, Gloucestershire Constabulary, Wiltshire Police and Dorset, Devon & Cornwall Police.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

22,855 / year

Criminology - BSc (Hons)

University of South Wales

United Kingdom, Cardiff

Go to Official Website