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Law and Criminology
- BA
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 22/09/2025
- Undergraduate
- Swansea Business Campus
- Awarded by:
- University of Wales Trinity Saint David (Prifysgol Cymru Y Drindod Dewi Sant)
Course summary
This programme aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of the English Legal System, key areas within these systems and specifically the Foundations of Legal Knowledge. Prepare for a career in a law and criminology context by developing professional skills and intellectual skills, including critical thinking, complex problem solving, creativity and reflection.
You will develop a systematic knowledge and critical understanding of the institutions, practices, policies and processes relating to law, justice and punishment that evolve in response to crime and how these have developed.
This degree will provide you with the foundations of law alongside another discipline as law firms require graduates to come with a wider understanding of the world in which they function, and we want to provide you with the knowledge and understanding of another discipline to widen your employment options. This is particularly useful if you aspire to following a career in the wider criminal justice system, such as the police, prison, probation and youth justice.
The course also aims to enhance your transferable skills of research, interpretation, critical evaluation and your ability to turn theory into practice.
This course offers the opportunity to understand the fundamentals of Law that govern all aspects of life.
It develops knowledge and understanding of the core schools of criminological thought, their historical and political foundations and practical application.ation.
Modules
Year 1 – Level 4 (BA, DipHE and CertHE)
• Criminal Law (20 credits; compulsory)
• Introduction to Criminology (20 credits; compulsory)
• Legal Process (20 credits; compulsory)
• Preparing for Employment (20 credits; compulsory)
• Public Law (20 credits; compulsory)
• Study Skills (20 credits; compulsory).
Year Two – Level 5 (BA, DipHE)
• Contract Law (20 credits; compulsory)
• Family Law and Practice (20 credits; compulsory)
• Preparing for Criminological Research (20 credits; compulsory)
• Tort Law (20 credits; compulsory)
• Understanding Crime, Justice and Punishment (20 credits; compulsory)
• Volunteering: The Gateway to Employment (20 credits; compulsory).
Year Three – Level 6 (BA)
• Crime and Vulnerability (20 credits; compulsory)
• Equity and Trusts (20 credits; compulsory)
• Gender, Race, Religion and Crime (20 credits; compulsory)
• Independent Project (40 credits; Graduate Attributes Framework module; compulsory)
• Land Law (20 credits; compulsory).
Assessment method
The course will be assessed by a mixture of written coursework and exams. Each module is worth 20 credits which would equal two assessments per module with the equivalent of a 2000 word assignment or an exam per 10 credits.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 861G
- Institution code:
- T80
- Campus name:
- Swansea Business Campus
- Campus Code:
- S
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
International applicants
In choosing to study at university you are making a considerable investment in your future and it is a decision that we take seriously. We will make every effort to ensure that your experience as a student here will help you to develop your potential to the full. We will provide you with sound academic knowledge, but we also believe that the rich diversity of cultural and social experiences that you will have as a student here will help you develop a range of personal and professional qualities as we believe that these are both equally important considerations when choosing a university.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
English language requirements
If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.0, with not less than 5.5 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests.
Acceptable Evidence of English https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/apply/international-applications/english-language-requirements
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
We may make you a lower offer based on a range of factors, such as your background, experiences and individual circumstances. This is known as ‘Contextual Admissions’. For specific advice and support you can contact our enquiries team for more information about entry requirements.
Learn more on the University of Wales Trinity Saint David website
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £15525 | Year 1 |
| International | £15525 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
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