BA (Hons) in Criminology
Students of criminology will explore a fascinating blend of social science, sociology and law, learning from Abertay’s research-active staff to examine the nature of law making and the various influences on how society is ‘policed’.
This course scored nearly 90% for Teaching and Learning Resources in the 2020 National Student Survey.
This degree delivers up-to-the-minute knowledge from experts at the leading-edge of their fields. It introduces you to key criminal issues and shapes your understanding of the relationship between crime, society, politics, the media and criminal justice policy.
Get set to have your understanding of crime, deviance and the criminal justice process challenged and developed. This is achieved through the study of sociological and criminological explanations for crime, and by exploring the ways in which crime is controlled and regulated in modern societies.
Later in the programme, you’ll choose from an array of core and specialist option modules in criminology and sociology. These include modules that explore contemporary criminological theory, race and crime, policing and police work, penal institutions, human rights and cybercrime.
An optional work placement is available in fourth year, which will require you to attend a relevant work environment outside of the university.
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Career Guidance and Information Service
The Careers Service is here to support you with career decision making during your studies and after you graduate.
We provide a professional career guidance and information service for Abertay students and graduates to help them make informed career choices. We work closely with employers and academic schools to support you by developing your skills to maximise your employability.
The Careers Service can support your career planning in a number of ways, including:
- Developing your employability skills
- Identifying potential career options
- Helping you to find work experience
- Helping you to understand and demonstrate the skills needed to market yourself to employers
- We do this through face to face individual support with our professional advisors and group workshops.
PSW Opportunity
2-year post-study work visa
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Academic Requirements
Applicants will typically be required to pass the Indian Senior School (Year 12) exam at an average of 60%, to include any essential subject(s) at 65%.
Academic Requirements
Applicants will typically be required to achieve CCC at A-Level, to include any essential subject(s).
Academic Requirements
Applicants will typically be required to pass the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with an overall score of 28 points, to include any essential subject(s) at S5 or H4.
English language: English B at S5 or H4 is accepted. For English A, no grade is specified. For alternative English language qualifications, please see below.
Academic Requirements
Applicants will typically require a High School GPA of 3.0, plus one of the following:
SAT (I) score of 1100
3 AP Tests at grades 333
3 SAT Subject Tests at 600
ACT Composite score of 25
A combination of AP/SAT II tests may be used, provided they are in different subjects.
English Language Requirements
All courses at Abertay University are taught in English. If your first language is not English, you will need to demonstrate that you meet our English language requirements. Accepted English language qualifications include:
IELTS - overall score of 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5
TOEFL - overall score of 78 (individual elements: L-17, R-18, S-20, W-17)
Cambridge FCE/CAE/CPE - overall score of 169 on Cambridge Grading Scale
International Baccalaureate - English B at S5 or H4, English A no specific grade required
European Baccalaureate - English Language 1 at grade 6 or English Language 2 at grade 7
- Course Code: M9M9
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
56000 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A