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BA (Hons) Criminology
at Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 14,170
Country Rank-
Duration48 Months
Score IELTS: 6

Program Overview

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.

Short work placements are available on this course on a competitive basis through the 'Microplacements' scheme.
We have a 96% satisfaction rate for our BA (Hons) Criminology course. (National Student Survey, 2020)

Course Content
During the four year course, you will develop a clear understanding of the key disciplines which will inform your criminological studies, such as sociology, psychology and history. You will also develop your skills in research methods, including collecting and analysing both quantitative and qualitative data, and will have an understanding of the ethical issues in criminological research.

As you progress through the course, you will gain theoretical knowledge of key criminological theories, issues in crime control and punishment, as well as specific forms of crime such as violence. You will also have the opportunity to study a number of optional modules including cybercrime, giving you further insight into the interdisciplinary nature of criminology. You will put this knowledge and your understanding of research methodologies into practice in your final year by conducting and writing up your Honours Project.

Popular modules

Year 1
- Introduction to Sociology
- Contemporary British History
- Understanding Social Science Research
- Introduction to Criminology
- Understanding Social Change
- One option from modules such as:
- Behavioural Studies
- Family Law
- Introduction to the Web
Year 2
- Introduction to Criminal Justice Systems in the UK
- Introduction to Psychology
- Quantitative Research Methods Criminological Theory
- Youth, Crime & Deviance
- An option from the following:
- Volunteering & Employability
- Exploring Culture
- Society, Space and Place
Year 3
- Crime
- Control & Punishment
- Violence & Society
- Researching the Social Sciences
- Three options from the following:
- History of Crime
- Correction & Reform
- Cybercrime
- Law & Society
- Human Rights
- Forensic Psychology
- Counselling Psychology
- Sexuality & Gender
- Environment, Politics & Society
- Child Protection
Year 4
- Preparing for the Honours Project
- Honours Project
- Comparative & International Criminology
- Two options from the following:
- Victimisation & Victimology
- Cybercrime
- Surveillance & Society
- Forensic Psychology
- Social Identities
- Abnormal Psychology
Entry Requirement
To apply for our bachelors courses, you should have completed the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) with overall 60% or above in the Intermediate (10+2) (XII Standard) exam.

Fees & Scholarships

Students from England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland will be invoiced the tuition fees for 3 years of their 4 years of study. Please note that the tuition fees liable to be paid by mainland EU nationals commencing their studies from 1 August 2022 will be the Overseas fee rate. The University offers a range of attractive Tuition Fee bursaries to students resident in specific countries. More information on these can be found here. For EU students who commenced their studies prior to 1 August 2022 or hold pre or settled status in the UK, fees will remain the same as Scottish Students

If additional compulsory costs other than the tuition fees are applicable, these will be detailed in the course details.

Please note that the tuition fees liable to be paid by EU nationals commencing their studies from 1 August 2022 will be the Overseas fee rate. The University offers a range of attractive Tuition Fee bursaries to students resident in specific countries. More information on these can be found here.

Career Prospect

Career opportunities include:

Local or national government
Voluntary sector
Policing
Offender supervision
Youth justice and youth work

Cost Of Studying At Edinburgh Napier University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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BA (Hons) Criminology at Edinburgh Napier University