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Criminology Degrees

We offer a diverse set of criminology courses with a broad range of topics to study, from gang warfare, gun cultures and youth justice, to how crime is reported in the media.

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Our excellent links with criminal justice agencies, means that we invite guest speakers to talk to you about their work. Taught by active researchers and industry experts, you will develop skills required in a vast array of industry jobs.


Criminology Highlights

Impressive facilities

Work on live cases and aid police investigations in our Cold Case Unit.

Put theory into practice

Many of our Criminology courses offer a work experience placement module to help to enhance your employability.

Cutting edge research

71% of our Criminology research was found to be world leading or internationally excellent.

Expert teaching

You will be taught by active researchers and industry experts with specialisms from homicide to informal justice.

Why USW?

71%

of our Criminology research was found to be world leading or internationally excellent.

Why USW?

More than 80%

of our research impact is world leading or internationally excellent.


Criminology Degrees

Crime and Justice - MSc

Students will examine in-depth criminological issues and question and critically evaluate debates around notions of crime and justice both in philosophical and practice related ways, and from a variety of different perspectives.


Criminology - BSc (Hons)

Dive deep into the causes and consequences of crime, uncover the inner workings of the criminal justice system, and put your skills to the test with real-life cases.

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Criminology and Criminal Justice including Foundation Year - BSc (Hons)

We live in a world whereby crime is frequently depicted through movies, dramas, documentaries, news and social media. Our Courses in Criminology will allow you to ask questions about the causes and consequences of crime.


Criminology with Psychology - BSc (Hons)

Dive into the complex world of criminal behaviour in our course that blends the study of criminology with psychology.


Criminology with Youth Justice - BSc (Hons)

We believe in learning by doing. In our Criminology with Youth Justice BSc, you’ll not only learn the theory, but also how to apply it to live cases, cold cases and real-world case studies, so you finish your studies ready for work.


Working with Adult and Young People who Offend - MSc

The MSc Working with Adults and Young People who Offend has been designed in collaboration with industry partners and offers a specialist focus on the theory and practice of offender management.


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Study in the heart of Pontypridd

Our Treforest campus is in the heart of the South Wales Valleys, with beautiful scenery and rolling landscape. There’s always something happening or new places to discover.


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The University Acccommodation Hub, Pontypridd Campus.

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