Criminology Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Criminology Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Gain a deeper understanding of how we define, classify and respond to crime, and why people offend on this fascinating Criminology degree - ranked TOP in Scotland for Criminology teaching (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026).
Criminology is a social science, examining the nature of law making and how society is 'policed'.
You’ll cover all aspects of crime, learning how crime is controlled and regulated in modern societies. This involves topics such as:
* Contemporary Criminological Theor...
Gain a deeper understanding of how we define, classify and respond to crime, and why people offend on this fascinating Criminology degree - ranked TOP in Scotland for Criminology teaching (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026).
Criminology is a social science, examining the nature of law making and how society is 'policed'.
You’ll cover all aspects of crime, learning how crime is controlled and regulated in modern societies. This involves topics such as:
* Contemporary Criminological Theory.
* Penal Institutions.
* Ethnicity, Gender and Crime.
* Human Rights.
* Green Criminology.
* Drugs and Addiction.
We place a strong emphasis on developing your research skills, which are highly valued in the workplace.
Whether it is collaborating in teams, assessing evidence, writing reports, researching or completing project work, this criminology degree is designed to make you extremely employable.
A flexible criminology degree
Criminology degrees here at Abertay are flexible. For the first two years, everyone studies the same curriculum. In third year you can choose to stay on this course, or switch to another 'criminology with' pathway
Work placements and strong industry networks
You'll get the opportunity to do a work placement that relates to the causes or the effects of crime. This gives you essential work experience and networking opportunities.
Our students have been on work placements with organisations like SACRO, Victim Support, Perth Prison, and Police Scotland (Special Constables). Others have worked with Tayside Council on Alcohol, With You (substance abuse support) and ones that support young people at risk of getting involved in crime. Some graduates have gone on to get a job in the organisation where they did their placement, or through the contacts they made there.
We also incorporate external speakers into the curriculum. These come from the media, business, the criminal justice system, the voluntary sector and local community groups.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Abertay Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A00-A05
Institution Code
A30
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
A level
C,C,C
Entry into Year 2 with BCC to include one from Sociology, Politics, History, Psychology plus one other literate subject
T Level
Pass (C and above)
in Core Component. Education & Early Years Health Healthcare Science Legal Services Management & Administration
HNC (BTEC)
HND (BTEC)
Scottish HNC
Pass
Entry into Year 2 with an HNC in one of the following:- Police Studies - Graded Unit C Social Science - Graded Unit C Next Gen Social Science - Graded Unit P Entry into Year 1 with an HNC in one of the following:- Additional Support Needs - Graded Unit C Childhood Practice - Graded Unit C Counselling - Graded Unit C Legal Services - Graded Unit C Social Care - Graded Unit C Social Services - Graded Unit C Working with Communities - Graded Unit C
Scottish HND
Pass
Entry into Year 2 with an HND in one of the following:- Legal Services - Graded Units CC Social Science - Graded Units CC Entry into Year 1 with an HND in one of the following:- Additional Support Needs - Graded Unit C Counselling - Graded Unit C
Scottish Higher
B,B,C,C
Scottish Advanced Higher
B,B
Entry into Year 2 to include one from Sociology, Politics, History, Psychology, Modern Studies plus one other literate subject
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM
In a relevant subject Entry into Year 2 with DMM in a relevant subject
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| Channel Islands, Northern Ireland, Wales, England, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £16,950 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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