Criminology

Edinburgh Napier University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Sociology

A-Level Entry

BCC

About this course

We are the top UK modern university for Criminology (1st of 37) - The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022.

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.

In second year, students do have the option of undertaking 'Volunteering and Employability'. This can include an element of work placement.

We have a 91% satisfaction rate for our BA (Hons) Criminology course (National Student Survey, 2022).

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Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BCC
Scottish Higher BBBB
BTEC DMM

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
3314 Prison service officers (below principal officer)
1162 Senior police officers
4112 Local government administrative occupations
3319 Protective service associate professionals
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
Edinburgh
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Sociology