Criminology - BA (Hons)
Abertay University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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4 Years

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Gain a deeper understanding of how we define, classify and respond to crime, and why people commit crimes on this fascinating Criminology degree. Criminology is a social science examining the development and operation of the law and how society is policed. You’ll study all aspects of crime, learning how it’s controlled and regulated in modern societies. This is a flexible degree. In the first two years you will concentrate on the fundamentals of criminology and sociology. In years three and ...Read more

Gain a deeper understanding of how we define, classify and respond to crime, and why people commit crimes on this fascinating Criminology degree. Criminology is a social science examining the development and operation of the law and how society is policed. You’ll study all aspects of crime, learning how it’s controlled and regulated in modern societies. This is a flexible degree. In the first two years you will concentrate on the fundamentals of criminology and sociology. In years three and four you will specialise, working with our academics to explore- Contemporary criminological theory. Crime, policing and police work. Penal institutions. Race and Human rights.We place a strong emphasis on developing your research skills, which are highly valued in the workplace. Whether it's collaboration, assessing evidence, writing reports, researching or completing project work, your criminology studies will make you extremely employable.

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  UCAS
WUSCA ranking:
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77/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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63rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
94th
What students say
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Catherine
30 Jan 25

The uni has great support team and help, however I think the uni could provide more things to get students to interact with each other..Read more

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Sarah
30 Jan 25

Everyone, staff and student, are kind and happy. The facilities and modern and clean, the classrooms are kept warm through winter. Lots of social activities and opportunities...Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

CCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BBBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

ABB Grades / Points required

HNC (BTEC):

D Grades / Points required

HND (BTEC):

D Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

25 Grades / Points required

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

H3H3H3H3 Grades / Points required

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

MMM Grades / Points required

Scottish HNC:

Pass Grades / Points required

Scottish HND:

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T Level:

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Domestic

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Domestic. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,535 per year

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Students from Other UK

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£9,535 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from England

This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,535 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,535 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,535 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£15,000 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£15,000 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

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Latest reviews

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C
Catherine
30 Jan 25
Criminology - BA (Hons)
The uni has great support team and help, however I think the uni could provide more things to get students to interact with each other...
Read more
S
Sarah
30 Jan 25
Criminology - BA (Hons)
Everyone, staff and student, are kind and happy. The facilities and modern and clean, the classrooms are kept warm through winter. Lots of social activities and opportunities....
Read more
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Abertay University
Bell Street Dundee scotland DD1 1HG United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Dundee  0.3 miles away

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