Content

This thought-provoking Criminology and Sociology degree teaches you to think critically about crime and how people engage and interact with the world. It covers everything from addiction and criminalisation to human rights and climate change.

You’ll be at the forefront of the critical social debates defining the 21st century, learning how crime is defined, controlled and regulated in modern society. External speakers form a key part of the course. There’s a work placement option, giving you valuable work experience and networking opportunities. Plus you’ll develop a strong grounding in research methods.

Criminology and Sociology is a flexible degree. For the first two years, everyone studies the same curriculum. In years three and four our academics help you explore areas such as:
Gender, crime and victimology; Race and ethnicity; The process of criminalisation; Human rights and politics.

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements:
Standard entry: 4 Highers at BBBC plus National 5 English and National 4 Maths (National 5 Applications of Maths accepted). National 4 Biology, Chemistry or Physics will be accepted in place of Maths.

Widening access entry: 3 Highers at BBC National 5 English and National 4 Maths (National 5 Applications of Maths accepted). National 4 Biology, Chemistry or Physics will be accepted in place of Maths..

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