Content

The course provides insights into all aspects of crime: from how it is investigated, to its social and psychological causes, and how the legal system responds to crime. Explore everything from gang crime, gun crime, to cybercrime to environmental crime to terrorism and lots more!

The course will focus on the different perspectives of the professionals involved in understanding why and how a crime was committed, giving students a unique set of problem-solving skills.

Year 1
The foundations of the course are laid down. Students will learn about crime scene investigation, social causes of crime, the criminal justice system, criminological theories, psychology and study skills.

Year 2
Building on the previous year, the student explores police studies, law and evidence, study skills, forensic biology, crime and society, research skills

Year 3
The third year broadens the scope to include international comparisons, gang and firearm crime, substance use, cybercrime, research methods, and evidence analysis.

Year 4
The final year includes writing a research-based dissertation on a topic chosen by the student, and studying environmental crime, forensic psychology, gender-based violence and reflecting on the course.

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

Standard entry: 4 Highers at BBBC.

Widening access entry: 3 - 4 Highers at BBC or BCCC.