BSc Criminology with Youth Justice
About this course
BSc (Hons) Criminology with Youth Justice is an undergraduate degree centred on the study of crime, the criminal justice system, and juvenile justice through a social justice perspective. Core topics include Statistics, Research Methods, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The course incorporates a 70-hour professional work experience placement in the second year and culminates in a final-year dissertation project. The first year introduces foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Inside the Criminal Justice System, Exploring Crime and Deviance, From Theory to Impact: Essential Research in Criminology, Crime Unmasked: Contemporary Crime and Challenges, Diversity, Crime and Justice, Beyond the Books: Academia, Employment and Professionalism in Criminal Justice, and The Real Impact of Crime: Vulnerability and Victims. The second year examines specialized areas and practical responses via Beyond the Headlines: In-depth Understanding of Youth Crime and Juvenile Justice, Public Protection and Safeguarding, Researching Crime, Security and Justice, Unmasking Violent Crime, Substance Use and Misuse, Beyond Borders: Serious, Organised and Transnational Crime, and Work Experience. The final year involves advanced study and independent research through Working with Young People and Young Adults in the Justice System, Trauma and Youth Offending, Dissertation, Behind Bars and Beyond: Exploring Prisons, Probation and Resettlement, Exploring Homicide: From Corporate Homicide to Serial Killers, and Breaking The Silence: Examining Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence.
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Entry requirements
96 UCAS points or above Typical qualification requirements A Level: CCC Welsh BACC: Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales Grade C and CC at A Level BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Merit Merit Merit Access to HE: Pass an Access to HE Diploma and obtain a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points T Level: P Additional GCSEs: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 97%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 87%
What graduates do next
Based on about 25 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 25%
- Teaching Professionals: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 215 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- West Midlands: 1%
- London: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 96%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 60%
- Foundation course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Modules
- Inside the Criminal Justice System
- Exploring Crime and Deviance
- From Theory to Impact: Essential Research in Criminology
- Crime Unmasked: Contemporary Crime and Challenges
- Diversity, Crime and Justice
- Beyond the Books: Academia, Employment and Professionalism in Criminal Justice
- The Real Impact of Crime: Vulnerability and Victims
- Beyond the Headlines: In-depth Understanding of Youth Crime and Juvenile Justice
- Public Protection and Safeguarding
- Researching Crime, Security and Justice
- Unmasking Violent Crime
- Substance Use and Misuse
- Beyond Borders: Serious, Organised and Transnational Crime
- Work Experience
- Working with Young People and Young Adults in the Justice System
- Trauma and Youth Offending
- Dissertation
- Behind Bars and Beyond: Exploring Prisons, Probation and Resettlement
- Exploring Homicide: From Corporate Homicide to Serial Killers
- Breaking The Silence: Examining Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Criminology with Youth Justice at University of South Wales earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £20,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,000 and £32,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of BSc Criminology with Youth Justice at University of South Wales do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Criminology with Youth Justice at University of South Wales?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Criminology with Youth Justice at University of South Wales?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 100 UCAS points.