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BA (Hons) Criminology and Policing

Location

Dundee, GB, Dundee, United Kingdom
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Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

16,950 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

03 Aug, 2026Application Deadline

Starting Month

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Criminology

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Our Criminology and Policing degree gives you an in-depth knowledge of sociology, modern policing and criminal justice. By immersing yourself in these fascinating subjects you’ll develop a thorough understanding of criminology and get a genuine feel for the issues involved in police work.

Abertay's Criminology degrees are ranked TOP in Scotland for Criminology teaching (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026).

Through a detailed study of crime and society, you’ll cover topics like policing in practice, cybercrime, and drugs and addiction. You'll discover how well these two topics complement each other from academic experts and speakers with real-world experience.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Criminology

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Our Criminology and Policing degree gives you an in-depth knowledge of sociology, modern policing and criminal justice. By immersing yourself in these fascinating subjects you’ll develop a thorough understanding of criminology and get a genuine feel for the issues involved in police work.

Abertay's Criminology degrees are ranked TOP in Scotland for Criminology teaching (The Times & Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026).

Through a detailed study of crime and society, you’ll cover topics like policing in practice, cybercrime, and drugs and addiction. You'll discover how well these two topics complement each other from academic experts and speakers with real-world experience.

Admission Requirements

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All applicants must have passes in English and Maths – National 5 English grade C or GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent. National 5 ESOL is accepted in lieu of National 5 English. National 5 Lifeskill Maths/Applications of Maths/National 4 Maths/National 4 Lifeskill Maths or Chemistry, Biology or Physics IS accepted in lieu of Maths. GCSE Maths or numerate subject such as Science, Biology, Chemistry at grade C/4.

Higher Application of Maths at grade C accepted.

03 Aug 2026
4 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

International
16,950 GBP

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