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Swansea University

Criminology and Social Policy with a Year Abroad

Wales, United Kingdom · UCAS MLFA

Level
Bachelor
Duration
4 years
Campus
Singleton Park Campus
Intl. Tuition
£21,050 (2027-28)
Home Tuition
£9,790 (Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
MLFA

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Course Overview

The university hasn't published a course summary we can show here. See the course page on the university's website for full details.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Criminology graduates work in the criminal justice system, policing, probation, youth justice, social research and policy, with roles at the Home Office, HMPPS and leading criminal justice NGOs. Many pursue postgraduate law conversion.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Student life (indicative)

Swansea combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access. The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.

The University at a Glance

Student Population
18,985
Staff Ratio
15.0:1
International
14.0%

Career Prospects

Avg Starting Salary
£29,230
First-year earnings
Placement Year
Available
Work experience option

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition
£21,050
per year, 2027-28 Official fee page
Home Tuition
£9,790
per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page

City & Location

Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Subject areas covered

  • Sociology
  • Criminology
  • Legal sociology
  • Social policy
  • Law

Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

We don't have assessment details for this course yet. Check the university's course page.

Campus & City Life

Student Population
18,985
Total students
Staff Ratio
15:1
Students per staff
International Students
14%
Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
8.0/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle

Student Life & City (indicative)

  • Swansea combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access.
  • The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.

What Students Love

  • Beach lifestyle
  • Outdoor & nature activities
  • Active pub & club scene
  • Thriving student social scene

University Stats

Total Students18,985
Student-to-Staff Ratio15:1
International Students14%
Safety Index (indicative)8.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Avg Starting Salary
£29,230
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
Available
Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

  • Criminology graduates work in the criminal justice system, policing, probation, youth justice, social research and policy, with roles at the Home Office, HMPPS and leading criminal justice NGOs.
  • Many pursue postgraduate law conversion.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Engineering
  • Healthcare
  • Education

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition
£21,050
per year, 2027-28 Official fee page
Home Tuition
£9,790
per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page
Total Programme Cost
£84,200
For full 4 years

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

Moderate

This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)£21,050per year, 2027-28 Official fee page
Tuition (Home)£9,790per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page
Estimated Total (per year)£21,050

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£576/mo
Food & Groceries£225/mo
Transport£63/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,011
Annual living costs£12,134/yr