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Edinburgh Napier University
219 Colinton Road
Edinburgh
EH14 1DJ
Policing and Criminology
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
- 4 Years
- Full-Time
- 7 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Sighthill
Course summary
We are the only Scottish University offering a full degree programme in Policing and Criminology.
Our Policing and Criminology course allows you the opportunity to study a subject which is applied, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to become a reflective police officer or take on a broader criminal justice role.
The course draws on social sciences, law, computing and business modules, and aims to give you an understanding of a discipline that is evolving theoretically and methodologically. It links theory to practice and seeks to apply learning in the field. You will also have a range of inputs from practitioners throughout the course.
The course was developed with discussion and input from Police Scotland.
In second year, students do have the option of undertaking 'Volunteering and Employability'. This can include an element of work placement.
We have a 86% student satisfaction rate for our Policing & Criminology course (National Student Survey, 2024).
Please visit our website for full course and module details.
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:
- M901
- Institution code:
- E59
- Campus name:
- Sighthill
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelBCC
Preferably including English or a Literary Subject*. If no literary subject is achieved at A level, we will consider applications where GCSE English has been achieved at grade B/5 or above.
T LevelM
T Level preferably completed in a Literary subject. If not, GCSE English must be achieved at grade B/5 or above.
Please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk to check if you meet the subject specific requirements.
Please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk to check if you meet the subject specific requirements.
UCAS TariffNot accepted
Scottish HigherBBBB
Preferably including English or a Literary Subject*. If no literary subject is achieved at Higher, we will consider applications where National 5 English has been achieved at grade B or above.
If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.
If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.
Access to HE DiplomaDistinction: 12 Merit: 33
Pass Access to HE Diploma in a related subject with 45 credits overall, with minimum 33 credits at grade Merit & 12 credits at grade Distinction, preferably including English or a Literary subject* at Level 3. If a literary subject is not studied at Level 3, English must be studied at Level 2.
International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeOffer: 28
Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4, preferably including English or a Literary subject* at minimum grade 5. If no literary subject is achieved at HL, English must be achieved at SL grade 5.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM
Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) preferably in a related subject. If not in a related subject, we will consider applications where GCSE English has been achieved at grade B/5 or above.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2H2H3H3
Grades H2, H2, H3, H3 at Higher Level preferably including English or a Literary subject*. If no literary subject is achieved at Higher Level, English must be achieved at grade O3 or above.
- Modern Studies, History, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, RMPS, Latin, Theology, Classics, Philosophy, A Level Government and Politics, A Level Classical Civilisation.
Year 1 Entry Requirements
HNC preferably in Social Sciences/ Police Studies/Legal Services: B in Graded Unit
Other Literary based HNCs may be considered
If the literary criteria has not been achieved at HNC, we will consider applications where National 5 English has been achieved at grade B or above.
Year 2 Entry Requirements
HNC - A in Police Studies with Grade A in the graded unit.*
*We may be able to consider for advanced entry but this will depend on whether places available
Year 3 Entry Requirements
HND - AB at SCQF Level 8 in Graded Units in Police Studies.*
*We may be able to consider for advanced entry but this will depend on whether places available
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Typical qualification requirements
Scottish Higher BBCC
Preferably including English or a Literary Subject*. If no literary subject is achieved at Higher, we will consider applications where National 5 English has been achieved at grade B or above.
If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.
If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5. |
Historical entry grades data
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland & International | TBC |
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
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