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Overview
Your Applied Criminal Justice and Criminology Experience
- You will learn from industry experts, with a wealth of academic and practical experience, in a globally recognised law school with a vibrant academic community dedicated to understanding some of society’s most challenging issues.
- Our small lecture groups give you the chance to voice your opinion and share ideas.
- Guest speakers include senior criminal justice practitioners, managers, and policy makers.
- You can join social events organised by the student-led Criminology Society.
Career opportunities
The knowledge you gain on this Applied Criminal Justice and Criminology programme from Swansea University opens up a range of potential careers in:
- Public sector – government, civil service, political and policy advice
- Private sector – global, national or local business
- Non-governmental sector
- Research and academia
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Understanding Criminological Theory
- Youth Justice and Children's Rights
- Advanced Issues in Drugs, Alcohol and the Criminal Law
- Ethics and Philosophy of Social Research
- Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Criminal Law Criminology View 185 other Masters in Criminology in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- If you are passionate about Criminology, we want to hear from you!
- Students will discover how the criminal justice system operates in practice, learn key theories, examine relevant research in criminal justice and criminology, and explore cutting edge themes in criminological debates.
- Ideally you will hold a 2:1 undergraduate degree, or equivalent, in Criminology or a cognate discipline i.e. Law, Psychology, Sociology, Politics or Social Policy. Candidates with a 2:2 or with relevant professional work experience may also be considered.
- If English is not your first language, you will need an acceptable pass in an approved English language qualification. We consider a wide range of qualifications, including the Swansea University English Test, the British Council IELTS test (with a score of at least 6.5 and 6.0 in each component) and TOEFL (with a score of at least 88 and at least Listening: 21, Reading: 22, Speaking: 23, Writing: 21).
Tuition Fee
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International
16550 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16550 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
7750 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7750 GBP per year during 12 months.
Part-time (2 years) fees:
- UK students: £ 3,900
- International students: £ 8,300
- UK students: £ 2,600
- International students: £ 5,500
Living costs for Swansea
727 - 1379 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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