BSc (Hons) Policing & Criminology
Edinburgh Napier UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom
Course overview
Our Policing and Criminology course allows you the opportunity to study a subject which is applied, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to become a reflective police officer or take on a broader criminal justice role. The course draws on social sciences, law, computing and business modules, and aims to give you an understanding of a discipline that is evolving theoretically and methodologically. It links theory to practice and seeks to apply learning in the field.
You will also have a range of inputs from practitioners throughout the course. The course was developed with discussion and input from Police Scotland. In second year, students do have the option of undertaking 'Volunteering and Employability'.
This can include an element of work placement. We have a 86% student satisfaction rate for our Policing & Criminology course (National Student Survey, 2024). The School is also home to the Scottish Institute for Policing Research.
Key highlights
- Developed with discussion and input from Police Scotland
- Prepares you to become a reflective police officer or criminal justice professional
- Combines social sciences, law, computing and business modules
- Regular input from practitioners links theory to practice
- Optional second-year Volunteering and Employability module with work placement element
- School is home to the Scottish Institute for Policing Research
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 worker
- Crime analyst
- Prison officer
- Community safety officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £18,220
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Edinburgh Napier University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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