BA (Hons) Criminology
Edinburgh Napier UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom
Course overview
We are the top Scottish modern university for this subject area (Complete University Guide, 2025) Criminology is the study of crime, explanations for crime and social reactions to crime. As an interdisciplinary social science subject, criminology draws on a range of perspectives, for example sociology, psychology and law. Criminology aims to go beyond our common-sense assumptions and explore the complex and contentious nature of crime and criminal justice.
In second year, students do have the option of undertaking 'Volunteering and Employability'. This can include an element of work placement. We have a 91% satisfaction rate for our BA (Hons) Criminology course (Guardian University Guide, 2024).
Key highlights
- Interdisciplinary study drawing on sociology, psychology and law
- Explores crime, its explanations and social reactions to it
- Optional second-year Volunteering and Employability module
- Opportunity to include an element of work placement
- Top Scottish modern university for the subject (Complete University Guide 2025)
- 91% course satisfaction rate (Guardian University Guide 2024)
Entry requirements
- Scottish Highers: BBBB — preferably including English or Literary subject*
Scholarships
Albert Morris Scholarships
Undergraduates - £8,000; Master’ - £12,000
Careers this course leads to
- Police officer
- Probation officer
- Criminal justice social worker
- Prison officer
- Youth justice worker
- Crime analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £18,220
Admission
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