Criminology courses

About Applied Criminal Justice And Criminology, MA in Swansea University

Crime, its causes, and how we should deal with it, are never far from the headlines, and expertise in this area is increasingly valued by employers in government and other sectors.

Study our MA in Applied Criminal Justice and Criminology and you will gain in-depth knowledge about the causes of crime, the criminal justice system and current themes in criminological debates.

Learning from experts with a wealth of academic and practical experience, you will gain a level of knowledge, which will open up a range of exciting career opportunities.

As a postgraduate student at the Hillary Rodham Clinton School of Law, you will be part of a globally recognised law school, with a thriving academic environment committed to excellence in teaching and research, and offering an exceptional student experience.

• You will gain an in-depth understanding of criminological theories and of the criminal justice system
• You will learn the latest international developments in criminological and criminal justice research
• You can study the impact of social, political and economic factors on crime and criminal justice policy
• Swansea University is ranked 26th in the UK for research quality and 22nd for research impact (REF 2014)

• 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.

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 a relevant discipline. Candidates with a 2:2 or with relevant professional work experience may also be considered.

Swansea University Highlights

Swansea University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

An estimated budget for aspirants consisting of expenses like accommodation, travel and stay required to study in the UK is as compiled below. Note that an annual budget for undergraduates and graduates of the university is approximately 7500 GBP and 9500 GBP, respectively.

Swansea University Tuition Fee

The tuition fees vary from course to course for both graduate and undergraduate degrees. Fee for some of the course is: 

• Social Work & Graduate Entry in Medicine (GEM): 9,000 GBP.
• Nursing, Midwifery, Paramedic Science and Healthcare courses: 9,000 GBP.
• Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL): 7950 GBP.

Swansea University Cost of living

Other expenses apart from the tuition fee are as mentioned below.

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