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Criminology and Sociology BA (Hons) BA (Hons) BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Criminology and Sociology BA (Hons) BA (Hons) BA (Hons)
**This thought-provoking Criminology and Sociology degree teaches you to think critically about crime and how how people engage and interact with the world. This thought-provoking degree covers everything from addiction and criminalisation to human rights and climate change.**
You’ll be at the forefront of the critical social debates defining the 21st century, learning how crime is defined, controlled and regulated in modern society. External speakers form a key part of the course. There’s a work placement option, giving you valuable work experience and networking opportuni...
**This thought-provoking Criminology and Sociology degree teaches you to think critically about crime and how how people engage and interact with the world. This thought-provoking degree covers everything from addiction and criminalisation to human rights and climate change.**<br/><br/>You’ll be at the forefront of the critical social debates defining the 21st century, learning how crime is defined, controlled and regulated in modern society. External speakers form a key part of the course. There’s a work placement option, giving you valuable work experience and networking opportunities. Plus you’ll develop a strong grounding in research methods.<br/><br/>Criminology and Sociology is a flexible degree. For the first two years, everyone studies the same curriculum. In years three and four our academics help you explore areas such as: <br/><br/><br/>- Gender, crime and victimology. <br/><br/><br/>- Race and ethnicity. <br/><br/><br/>- The process of criminalisation. <br/><br/><br/>- Human rights and politics. <br/><br/><br/>After the first two years of study, you can choose to specialise in other areas or carry on studying this pathway.<br/><br/>You will receive a strong grounding in theory and research methods, along with training in specialist data-analysis software. This degree equips you to succeed in developing your critical thinking skills and enhancing your employability, opening up a wide variety of career options. <br/><br/>Our Criminology degree scored **85% for Teaching and Learning Resources** in the 2020 National Student Survey.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Abertay Campus
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
M9L3
Institution Code
A30
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
Scottish HigherB,B,B,B To include a literate subject International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme28 To include a literate subject at S5 or H4 Entry into Year 2 with 34 Points to include 1 from Social & Cultural Anthropology, Global Politics, History or Psychology plus 1 other Higher subject Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMM Health & Social Care Public Services Travel & Tourism Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3,H3,H3,H3 To include a literate subject HNC (BTEC)D Entry into Year 1 with HNC (BTEC) Health & Social Care Scottish Advanced HigherA,B,B Entry into Year 2 to include one from Sociology, Politics, History, Psychology, Modern Studies plus one other literate subject Scottish HNCPass Entry into Year 2 with an HNC in one of the following:- Police Studies - Graded Unit B Social Science - Graded Unit B Next Gen Social Science - Graded Unit M Entry into Year 1 with an HNC in one of the following:- Additional Support Needs - Graded Unit B Childhood Practice - Graded Unit B Counselling - Graded Unit B Legal Services - Graded Unit B Social Care - Graded Unit B Social Services - Graded Unit B Working with Communities - Graded Unit B HND (BTEC)D Entry into Year 2 with HND (BTEC) Health & Social Care Scottish HNDPass Entry into Year 3 with HND Social Science - Graded Units BB to include FM43 Criminology Entry into Year 2 with an HND in one of the following:- Legal Services - Graded Units BB Entry into Year 1 with an HND in one of the following:- Additional Support Needs - Graded Unit B Counselling - Graded Unit B A levelC,C,C To include a literate subject Entry into Year 2 with ABB to include one from Sociology, Politics, History, Psychology plus one other literate subject T LevelPass (C and above) in Core Component. Education & Early Years Health Healthcare Science Legal Services Management & Administration |
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
| England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £15,000 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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