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Foundation of Criminology

The College, Swansea University

Swansea, United Kingdom
0.58 years
English
On campus
Foundation

About the program

A one-year research master's in Criminology completed through an independent supervised thesis.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Criminology in Research Master to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in criminology in research master concepts
Research methods and professional practice. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Research Assistant
Project Assistant
Program Coordinator

Curriculum

Independent research project in Criminology guided by a supervisor
Supported by research training and regular supervisory meetings
And completed with a thesis for examination. Students join the school's research community and its research training and events.

Entry requirements

Academic

Secondary education to the country-specific standard on the Academic Entry Requirements page (Foundation
Stage 1): e. G. UK 5 GCSEs (A/7-E/3) or 28 UCAS AS points
Some pathways need GCSE Maths grade C/4
Age and English requirements apply
Varies by country (see Notes).

Accepted academic background

Secondary education to the country-specific standard on the Academic Entry Requirements page (Foundation, Stage 1), No single grade, E. G. UK 5 GCSEs or 28 AS points, Vietnam GPA 6.5, Nepal, Korea, Thailand GPA 2.0.

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
Passport Copy.

How to apply

Check the pathway eligibility requirements and the intended intake. Prepare academic transcripts
Passport details
available language results. Complete the provider application form
Submit supporting documents
pay any applicable application fee. Review the offer and enrollment instructions.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£18,500 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£3,700 GBP

Program details

Campus	Bay Campus
Faculty or school	Undergraduate Pathways
Department	Social Sciences
Teaching language	English
Credit value	80
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0
Scholarship note	Pathway bursaries may be available subject to academic and intake eligibility.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
30 Nov 2026
16 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 0.58 years.