Criminology

Robert Gordon University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Sociology

A-Level Entry

BCC

Avg. Graduate Salary

£24,500

About this course

This course provides an inter-disciplinary approach to the study of criminology providing students with a wide range of practical and theoretical skills in understanding crime and deviance, and the opportunity to apply these skills using real life case studies.

Criminology explores crime in society, unique in its approach to bringing together different perspectives from criminal law, sociology and forensics aspects. The course allows students to apply these different perspectives to real-life examples, supported by innovative teaching and facilities.

The course will focus on the different perspectives of the professionals involved in understanding why and how a crime was committed, giving students a unique set of problem-solving skills.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BCC
Scottish Higher BBBC
BTEC DMM

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3319 Protective service associate professionals
2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
3314 Prison service officers (below principal officer)
4112 Local government administrative occupations
1162 Senior police officers
2434 Business and related research professionals

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Aberdeen
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Sociology
Avg. Graduate Salary
£24,500