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Criminology and Sociology

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 13 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Abertay Campus
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Course summary

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 opportunities. Plus you’ll develop a strong grounding in research methods.

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:

  • Gender, crime and victimology.

  • Race and ethnicity.

  • The process of criminalisation.

  • Human rights and politics.

After the first two years of study, you can choose to specialise in other areas or carry on studying this pathway.

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.

Our Criminology degree scored 85% for Teaching and Learning Resources in the 2020 National Student Survey.

Modules

https://www.abertay.ac.uk/course-search/undergraduate/criminology-and-sociology/#modules

Assessment method

You’ll learn through a blend of lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops, online discussion forums, video screenings, guest speaker presentations, directed and private study, and student-focussed group work.

Other assessment methods include supervised examinations, essays, reports, portfolios, presentations, project work, class and online tests, and reflective analyses. In your final year, you’ll design and produce a research project under the dedicated supervision of an academic staff member.

Around one third of the course is assessed through examination, although the exact proportion depends on your module choices.

Put simply, we aim to give you all the skills you need to move straight into a job or further study when you graduate.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Abertay Campus

Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (optional) • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 13 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
M9L3
Institution code:
A30
Campus name:
Abertay Campus
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2, 3

How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
M9L3
Institution code:
A30
Campus name:
Abertay Campus

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
CCC

Entry into Year 2 with ABB to include one from Sociology, Politics, History, Psychology plus one other literate subject

T Level
Pass (C and above)

in Core Component.

Education & Early Years
Health
Healthcare Science
Legal Services
Management & Administration

HNC (BTEC)
D

Entry into Year 1 with HNC (BTEC) Health & Social Care

HND (BTEC)
D

Entry into Year 2 with HND (BTEC) Health & Social Care

Scottish HNC
Pass

Entry into Year 2 with an HNC in one of the following:-
Police Studies - Graded Unit C
Social Science - Graded Unit C
Next Gen Social Science - Graded Unit P

Entry into Year 1 with an HNC in one of the following:-
Additional Support Needs - Graded Unit C
Childhood Practice - Graded Unit C
Counselling - Graded Unit C
Legal Services - Graded Unit C
Social Care - Graded Unit C
Social Services - Graded Unit C
Working with Communities - Graded Unit C

Scottish HND
Pass

Entry into Year 3 with HND Social Science - Graded Units CC to include FM43 Criminology

Entry into Year 2 with an HND in one of the following:-
Legal Services - Graded Units CC

Entry into Year 1 with an HND in one of the following:-
Additional Support Needs - Graded Unit C
Counselling - Graded Unit C

Scottish Higher
BBBC

Scottish Advanced Higher
ABB

Entry into Year 2 to include one from Sociology, Politics, History, Psychology, Modern Studies plus one other literate subject

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 25

With 3 subjects at a minimum at S5 or H4

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3H3H3H3

Applicants should have:-
National 5/GCSE English at grade C/4
National 4 Maths (Pass) or National 4 numerate subject such as Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics (Pass)
GCSE Maths or numerate subject such as Science, Biology, Chemistry at grade C/4
National 5 Maths/Applications of Maths/Lifeskills Maths at grade C
Higher Applications of Maths at grade C

Entry requirements for students joining after Year 1: Year 2 - Higher National Certificate/Diploma or equivalent

Please see website for accepted courses https://www.abertay.ac.uk/course-search/undergraduate/criminology-and-sociology/

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level CDD

Entry into Year 2 with ABB to include one from Sociology, Politics, History, Psychology plus one other literate subject

Scottish Higher BBC

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme Offer: 24

With 3 subjects at a minimum at S5 or H4

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) MMP

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) H3H3H3

English language requirements

We look for applicants to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with no individual band lower than 5.5.https://www.abertay.ac.uk/international/english-language-requirements/

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We don't just look at your grades, admission is based on academic merit, considering personal circumstances and potential. We look for applicants to demonstrate relevant and appropriate level of academic achievement as well as personal and professional experiences providing an indication of ability to meet the demands and professional requirements of the course. For a small number of courses, additional means of assessment such as an interview or portfolio may also be required.

Learn more on the Abertay University website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
Scotland£1820*
England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£9790*
EU & International£16950*

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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