Course Overview
Criminology studies crime, explanations for corruption, and social reactions to crime.
As an interdisciplinary social science subject, criminology draws on various 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. During the four-year course, you will develop a clear understanding of the critical disciplines which will inform your criminological studies, such as sociology, psychology, and history. You will also develop your skills in research methods, including collecting and analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data, and will understand the ethical issues in criminological research.
General Eligibility
Our entry requirements indicate standard and Minimum qualifications with which we usually accept students. Competition for places varies yearly, and you aren't guaranteed a business if you meet the minimum qualifications.
Minimum year 1
SQA Higher
Standard Entry Requirement
ABBB including English or Literary subject*
National 5 C in Maths (Applications of Maths and Lifeskills Maths accepted).
Minimum Offer Entry Requirement
BBBC/ ABCC including English or Literary subject* at grade C
National 5 grade C in Maths (Applications of Maths and Lifeskills Maths accepted).
A Level
BCC including English or a Literary subject*
GCSE grade C/4 in Maths.
Irish Leaving Certificate
Grades H2, H2, H2, H3 at a Higher Level, including English or a Literary subject*
O4 at Ordinary Level Maths.
BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3
Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in Health & Social Care, Applied Science (Forensic Science), or Public Services.
GCSE grade C/4 in Maths.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Award of Diploma with 29 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, and 5, including English or a Literary subject* at minimum grade 5.
Four points in SL Maths.
HNC
Pass HNC in Social Science, Police Studies, and Legal Services with A in the graded unit for year one entry.
National 5 Grade C in Maths is also required.
Adjusted Offer Entry Requirement
Pass HNC in Social Science, Police Studies, and Legal Services with B in the graded unit for year one entry.
National 5 Grade C in Maths is also required.
T Level
Grade M
T Level must be completed in a Literary subject, or A Level Literary subject may be required.
GCSE Maths at C/4
Accepted literary subjects
*Modern Studies, History, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, RMPS, or Level Government and Politics.
Part Time Work Details
20 hours per week
Language Requirement
IELTS (Academic)
6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5
TOEFL Internet-Based Test
80 overall, with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing
Pearson’s Test of Academic English
56 overall, with a minimum of 51 in each component
Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE))
169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component
Cambridge B2 First (formerly Cambridge English First (FCE))
169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component
Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge English Advanced (CAE))
169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component
Trinity Integrated Skills Test (ISE)
ISE III, ISE III, & ISE IV with a pass in each component
LanguageCert English language qualification
B2 Communicator Test with an overall 39 or above and 25 or above in all skills