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Criminology - BA (Hons)

Abertay University

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Abertay University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Gain a deeper understanding of how we define, classify and respond to crime, and why people commit crimes on this fascinating Criminology degree.

Criminology is a social science examining the nature of law making and how society is 'policed'. Gain a deeper understanding of how we define, classify and respond to crime, and why people break the law. You’ll study all aspects of crime, learning how crime is controlled and regulated in modern societies. This is a flexible degree. In the first two years you will concentrate on the fundamentals of criminology and sociology. In years three and four you will specialise, working with our academics to explore: - Contemporary Criminological Theory.- Penal Institutions.- Ethnicity, Gender and Crime.- Human Rights.- Green Criminology.- Drugs and Addiction.We place a strong emphasis on developing your research skills, which are highly valued in the workplace. There is a real-world work placement option in third year, giving you work experience and networking opportunities.Whether it is team collaboration, assessing evidence, writing reports, researching or completing project work, this criminology degree will make you extremely employable. After the first two years of study, you can choose to specialise in other areas or carry on studying this pathway.This course was in the


UK Top 10 for Course Satisfaction

in the 2023 Guardian University Guide and scored nearly


85% for Teaching and Learning Resources

in the 2021 National Student Survey.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 15,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Abertay University

Abertay University

  • University League Table

    105th

  • Campus address

    Abertay University, Bell Street, Dundee, scotland, DD1 1HG, United Kingdom

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Abertay's small size is a strength, offering its students a more personal university experience with a friendly community vibe on its compact campus.
Pioneers of videogame and cybersecurity education and research, and a reputation as one of the world's most respected institutions for computer games degrees.
Supports prospective and current students from across the world. 25% of Abertay's student body is international, with 90 nationalities represented on campus.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sociology

    65th out of 103 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    129 64%

    25th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    67.0 67%

    17th

    23

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.17 79%

    34th

    23

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