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
Our career support services include:
- Employability workshops, employers’ talks, bespoke events and careers fairs
- Individual advice and guidance from professionally qualified Careers Advisers
- Help with finding jobs, internships, work placements and volunteering opportunities
- Access to information resources on a wide range of career management topics
- Funding to support student internship opportunities and Student Society/Club events.
We also provide help and advice for Swansea University Alumni up to two years after you graduate.
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
- Apply before , International
- Apply before , National
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Swansea, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Criminal Law Criminology Criminal Justice View 150 other Masters in Criminology in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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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).
Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.
Get your student insurance nowStarting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.
Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Swansea University and/or in United Kingdom, please visit Student Insurance Portal.
Tuition Fee
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International
19150 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19150 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
9000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9000 GBP per year during 12 months.
Part-time 2 years:
- National: £ 4,500
- International: £ 9,600
Part-time 3 years:
- National: £ 3,000
- International: £ 6,400
Living costs for Swansea
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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