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.
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Edinburgh
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Craiglockhart Campus, EH14 1DJ
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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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Criminology
Psychology
Sociology
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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.
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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.
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