BSc Criminology including Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sociology, with a focus on criminology and criminal justice. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice. The four-year programme includes an integrated Foundation Year. Modules cover criminal investigations in England and Wales, and a team-based Impact Challenge project applies research to real-world problems.
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Entry requirements
48 UCAS Points (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: DD to exclude General Studies BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Pass Pass Pass or BTEC Diploma Pass Pass Access to HE: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points Additional requirements include: The University normally requires a minimum 3 GCSEs including Mathematics and English at Grade C or above, or their equivalent but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
What students say
Based on about 46 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 74%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- London: 3%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 89%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Modules
- Starting your University Journey
- Crime, Media and Culture
- Inside the Investigation: Understanding Crime and Policing Practice
- The Impact Challenge: Shaping Real World Solutions
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Criminology including Foundation Year at University of South Wales earn?
The median salary is £20,500 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £29,500. The £23,500 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Sociology.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Criminology including Foundation Year at University of South Wales?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Criminology including Foundation Year at University of South Wales?
The typical offer is DD at A level. The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.