BSc (Hons) Criminology With Youth Justice Bachelor's degree at South Wales/Prifysgol De Cymru
BSc (Hons) Criminology With Youth Justice at South Wales/Prifysgol De Cymru. As a nationally recognised UK degree, it equips you with specialist knowledge in criminal justice systems and youth offending.
About this course
BSc (Hons) Criminology With Youth Justice is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at South Wales/Prifysgol De Cymru, based in Treforest. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Law, see the sections below.
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 3 9 modules
- Working with Young People and Young Adults in the Justice System
- Trauma and Youth Offending
- Dissertation (Optional)*
- 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**
- _*These modules can be studied 100% through the medium of Welsh_
- _**Optional_
- _*This module can be studied 100% through the medium of Welsh_
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This course combines core criminology and law study with a focus on youth justice. You'll usually begin with foundational modules in criminal law, covering offences, defences and criminal liability, alongside public law and the UK constitution. In your second year, you'll develop knowledge of tort law, land law and wider legal frameworks. Throughout, the course emphasises youth justice and the criminal justice system; you'll normally have the opportunity to specialise in areas such as human rights, criminal justice, family law, and commercial law. By your final year, you'll typically undertake independent research through a dissertation or engage in supervised practical work, drawing together your understanding of how youth justice operates within broader legal contexts.
Who it's for
This course suits those seeking to develop expertise in criminology and youth justice whilst balancing other commitments, given its part-time structure. It appeals to aspiring practitioners in criminal justice, youth services, and related fields who want a grounded, legally informed qualification. Prior study in law or related subjects is beneficial but the course is designed to be accessible to motivated learners from diverse backgrounds.
Careers & job market
Across Law courses nationally, 85% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of completing their degree. Of those working, 55% are in highly skilled roles or undertaking further study. National graduate earnings data shows starting salaries (at 15 months) typically range from £23,000 to £30,000, rising to £24,225–£34,200 after five years. Earnings vary by role, sector, and location. This qualification opens pathways into criminal justice agencies, youth offending teams, legal practice, policy work, and related professions.
University & format
This BSc (Hons) is studied part-time at the University of South Wales, located in Treforest, Wales. Teaching is in English. The university is a recognised UK degree-awarding body; your degree will be nationally recognised. The course is.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code L611). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Set under Wales's student-finance system; the provider's page is authoritative.
Check fees at South Wales/Prifysgol De Cymru →If you normally live in Wales
2026/27 total maintenance support from Student Finance Wales. How much of it is grant and how much is loan depends on household income; the total does not. If you normally live elsewhere, use your home funding body.
Check your entitlement with Student Finance Wales →Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: paid directly to the university by Student Finance Wales.
- Maintenance support: a mix of grant and loan from Student Finance Wales, weighted to household income.
- Repayment: only above the income threshold, and written off at the end of the plan term.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
Wales runs its own system through Student Finance Wales; check studentfinancewales.co.uk for current rates.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
We only display a named award when its provider source identifies the award and who it is for.
Still deciding what to study?
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Careers & earnings
What Law graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
- 1Paralegal / TraineeTraining contract or pupillage route · 0–2 yrs
- 2Solicitor / BarristerQualified practitioner · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior AssociateLeading matters and clients · 5–9 yrs
- 4Partner / In-house CounselPartnership or heading legal · 9+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Law nationally
National figures for Law graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
Job market & outlook
How Law graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- First-pass document review
- Standard contract drafting
- Legal research summaries
- Routine due diligence
More human than ever
- Advocacy and negotiation
- Judgement on ambiguous facts
- Client trust and ethics
- Strategy in disputes and deals
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Law graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Law firms
- Barristers' chambers
- In-house legal teams
- Government Legal Service
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Law graduates.
Law Firm Associates of all Practice Areas: Discuss your Overseas Relocation with Duke and Rawson – Australia/Asia/Middle East/Europe/Offshore/UKDuke and RawsonLaw Enforcement Success SpecialistAurorLaw Firm HR & Operations Lead - 12-Month ContractCharalle GroupLaw Firm Finance & Practice Manager, Leadership & OpsMcKinlay LawLaw Internship: Disputes & IBC – In-OfficeCanon SphereLaw Firm Front Desk & Guest Services (Oxford)Owen ReedWho studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
University of South Wales
Law across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Treforest
410 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Law right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to South Wales/Prifysgol De Cymru from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by South Wales/Prifysgol De Cymru; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check South Wales/Prifysgol De Cymru’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with South Wales/Prifysgol De Cymru and gov.uk before you apply.
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