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You'll study crime from every angle, learning why people break the law and how we define, classify and respond to crime. Focusing on the study of crimes, their causes, effects and the social impact, you'll explore topics like criminal justice, policing and police work, as well as race and human rights.

Designed with your career in mind, there is a real world work placement option. This gives you valuable work experience and networking opportunities. You'll be confident and knowledgeable when you graduate, with a great set of transferable work skills.

This is a flexible criminology degree, so you can tailor your studies as your plans develop. See the course webpage for pathways and specialisms.

Entry Requirements

2027 entry requirements

Standard entry: 4 Highers at BBBC plus National 5 English and a science subject (National 4 Maths or Applications of Maths accepted instead of National 5 Science subject).

Widening access entry: 3 Highers at BBC plus National 5 English and a science subject (National 4 Maths or Applications of Maths accepted instead of National 5 Science subject).

For entry to second year, you must have 3 Advanced Highers at ABB including English or another English based subjects plus History or Modern Studies.