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 2025-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2025-09-18 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Swansea, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Criminal Law Criminology Criminal Justice View 150 other Masters in Criminology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

88

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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.

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Starting 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/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 19150 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

9000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based 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

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

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

Win a €10000 Scholarship! Deadline: 30 June 2020

Embark on your journey with the Studyportals Scholarship! We're giving away a total of 20,000 euros to help you achieve your dream of studying abroad.

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Scholarships Information

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