Course summary
We are the top UK modern university for Criminology (1st of 37) - The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022. 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 (National Student Survey, 2022). Please visit our website for full course and module details.
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- M900
- Institution code:
- E59
- Campus name:
- Sighthill
- Campus code:
- S
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
- Year 4
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification Requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 12 credits M: 33 credits
Scottish Higher - BBBB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H3, H3
T Level - M
* Modern Studies, History, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, RMPS, Latin, Theology, Classics, Philosophy, A Level Government and Politics, A Level Classical Civilisation. Year 1 Entry Requirements HNC - B in Graded Unit preferably in Social Sciences, Police Studies, Legal Services Other Literary based HNCs may be considered If the literary criteria has not been achieved at HNC, we will consider applications where National 5 English has been achieved at grade B or above. Year 2 Entry Requirements No HNC/HND entry GCE A Levels - BBB to include Sociology and Psychology
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - BBCC
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5. |
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Scotland | £1820* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
England - TBC Year 1
Northern Ireland - TBC Year 1
Wales - TBC Year 1
Republic of Ireland - TBC Year 1
Channel Islands - TBC Year 1
International - TBC Year 1
Provider information
Edinburgh Napier University
219 Colinton Road
Edinburgh
EH14 1DJ