BSc (Hons) Criminology and Criminal Justice

COURSE OVERVIEWThe criminology undergraduate degree will give you the opportunity to examine the many factors involved in criminal behaviour, and how society responds through the criminal justice system.You will study the most important theories of crime and deviance and their relevance to contemporary criminal justice policy, research, and practice.Alongside this, you will gain an in-depth knowledge of the structures of the criminal justice system, covering the courts, prison, the probation service, and the police.Throughout your studies, you will develop excellent research and analytical skills and learn to present your ideas effectively both verbally and in writing.CRIMINOLOGY AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIESStudying a BSc in Criminology and Criminal Justice at Swansea University can lead to a range of careers. Our graduates go on to a wide variety of occupations, which include working in:Community Development, Criminal Justice, Local Government, the Police Force, Postgraduate Study, the Prison Service, the Probation Service, Research, Social Work, Education, Training, UK Government, Victim Support and Voluntary Organisations.Our career support services include:Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairsIndividual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers AdvisersHelp with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunitiesAccess to information resources on a wide range of career management topicsAdvice and guidance on postgraduate study and fundingFunding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.