Course Overview

The BA (Hons) History and Criminology covers a range of approaches, from thematic modules that cover a variety of places and historical periods, to concentrated and in-depth studies of the changing nature of crime and the social, political, historical, and individual forces behind these changes.

Each year, you will build on your analytical and research abilities through a series of skills modules in both History and Criminology.

You can also choose to specialize in Scottish History at the upper levels and graduate with a BA (Hons) in Scottish History and Criminology degree.

General Eligibility

• 3 Scottish Highers at grade BBC or above, or

• 2 A levels at grade BC or above

• At least two should be from the list of relevant subjects

• Applicants with other relevant qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis

• This is a Category 2 PVG course: PVG Scheme membership is required for specific optional modules/unit(s), where there is guaranteed contact with vulnerable groups in optional module/unit(s), but an alternative pathway exists to achieve target qualification.

Advanced entry to year two:

• HNC Social Sciences (12 SQA credits) with 3 additional SQA credits at level 7 which is equivalent to 120 degree credit points, and at least grade C in the Graded Unit will be considered for direct entry to year two

Part Time Work Details

20 hours work permit for international students

Language Requirement

• • Applicants must have an IELTS score- 6.0 or equivalent

  • English (PTE) Academic-58 average with 51 in each component

  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT4-Min 80 or above with min 18 in each section