Edinburgh Napier University - September Open Day
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Course summary
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).
Please visit our website for full course and module details.
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
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:
- M900
- Institution code:
- E59
- Campus name:
- Sighthill
- Campus Code:
- S
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
- Year 4
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - BCC
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.
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.
Access to HE Diploma - D: 12 credits M: 33 credits
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.
Scottish Higher - BBBB
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.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
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.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H3, H3
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.
T Level - M
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.
- 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 - B in Graded Unit preferably in Social Sciences, Police Studies, Legal Services
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
No HNC/HND entry
GCE A Levels - BBB to include Sociology and Psychology
Minimum 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.
The grades listed above are our minimum entry requirements for applicants who meet our widening participation criteria. For further information about our entry requirements and our widening participation criteria as outlined within our Contextual Admissions Policy please visit our website.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5. |
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
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
International - Year 1 £18,220 - £21,120 (See course page for details)
Edinburgh Napier University
219 Colinton Road
Edinburgh
EH14 1DJ
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Course contact details
Course Enquiries
Email:studentrecruitment@napier.ac.uk
Phone:+44 (0)333 900 60 40
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