BA (Hons) Criminology

Bachelor's degree

In Edinburgh

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Edinburgh (Scotland)

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course introduction: Criminology is the study of crime, explanations for crime and social reactions to crime.  As an interdisciplinary social science subject, criminology draws on a range of perspectives, for example sociology, psychology and law. Criminology aims to go beyond our common sense assumptions and explore the complex and contentious nature of crime and criminal justice.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Edinburgh (Midlothian/Edinburghshire)
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Craiglockhart Campus, EH14 1DJ

Start date

On request

About this course

Minimum year 1 SQA Higher ABBB including English or literary subject*. Standard Grade 3 or National 5 C in Maths. A Level BBC including English or literary subject*. GCSE grade C in Maths. Irish Leaving Certificate A2, B1, B2, B2 at Higher Level including literary subject*. B2 at Ordinary Level in Maths. BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3 Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a related subject. GCSE grade C in Maths. International Baccalaureate Diploma Award of Diploma with points overall with three HL subjects at grade 5 including English. 4 points in SL Maths. HNC...

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Subjects

  • IT Law
  • Criminology
  • Psychology
  • Sociology
  • Law
  • Social Science

Course programme

During this degree, you'll be introduced to a range of different ways to study crime and its control. Key issues relating to crime, policing and punishment are explored at a national and international level. A variety of different approaches to teaching and learning are utilised and guest speakers and visits are organised where appropriate. The breadth of this degree provides our graduates with a range of key skills relating to employability. At the same time, the focus on crime allows for specialisation in the important areas of crime and justice. What you study Year 1 Introduction to Sociology Contemporary British History Understanding Social Science Research Introduction to Criminology Understanding Social Change Option module from Legal Systems and Skills Mental Health Everyone’s Business Behavioural Studies Year 2 Introduction to Criminal Justice Systems in the UK Psychology Doing Quantitative Research Criminological Theory Youth, Crime & Deviance Option module from Volunteering & Employability Sociological Theory Year 3 Crime, Control & Punishment Violence & Society Researching the Social Sciences A choice of three options from History of Crime, Correction & Reform Law & Society Human Rights Forensic Psychology Counselling Psychology Sexuality & Gender; Environment, Politics & Society Interpreting Scottish History Year 4 Preparing for the Honours Project Honours Project Comparative & International Criminology A choice of two options from Victimisation & Victimology Surveillance & Society Forensic Psychology Social Identities Race & Ethnicity Abnormal Psychology Crime in Text & Film Study modules mentioned above are indicative only. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study. You can view a list of all current modules in our module catalogue.

Additional information

Upon completion of this course, you will be well suited to careers with: local or national government voluntary sector research; police social work offender supervision youth justice and youth work.

BA (Hons) Criminology

Price on request