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)
ISEII, ISEIII, ISEIV with a pass in each component
Our entry requirements indicate both Standard and Minimum qualifications with which we normally accept students. Competition for places varies from year to year and you aren't guaranteed a place if you meet the minimum qualifications.
Please note this course is available only for year 1 entry.
Minimum year 1
SQA Higher
Standard Entry Requirement
ABBB including English or Literary subject*
National 5 C in Maths.
Minimum Offer Entry Requirement
BBBC/ ABCC including English or Literary subject* at grade C
National 5 grade C in Maths.
You may be given an adjusted offer of entry if you meet our specified minimum entry requirements within our widening participation criteria, and outlined in our Contextual Admissions Policy. Click here for further information about our entry requirements and admissions policies
A Level
BCC including English or a Literary subject*
GCSE grade C/4 in Maths.
Irish Leaving Certificate
Pre-2017 Grading System:
Grades B1, B1, B1, B3 at Higher Level including English or a Literary subject*
C2 at Ordinary Level in Maths.
New Grading System:
Grades H2, H2, H2, H3 at 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, 5 including English or a Literary subject* at minimum grade 5.
4 points in SL Maths.
HNC
Pass HNC in Social Science, Police Studies, Legal Services with A in the graded unit for year 1 entry.
National 5 Grade C in Maths also required.
Adjusted Offer Entry Requirement
Pass HNC in Social Science, Police Studies, Legal Services with B in the graded unit for year 1 entry.
National 5 Grade C in Maths also required.
Accepted literary subjects
*Modern Studies, History, Geography, Psychology, Sociology or RMPS
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.
Short work placements are available on this course on a competitive basis through the 'Microplacements' scheme.
More info: Click here
Year 1
Introduction to Sociology
Contemporary British History
Understanding Social Science Research
Introduction to Criminology
Understanding Social Change
One option from modules such as:
Behavioural Studies
Family Law
Introduction to the Web
Year 2
Introduction to Criminal Justice Systems in the UK
Introduction to Psychology
Quantitative Research Methods Criminological Theory
Youth, Crime & Deviance
An option from the following:
Volunteering & Employability
Exploring Culture
Society, Space and Place
Year 3
Crime
Control & Punishment
Violence & Society
Researching the Social Sciences
Three options from the following:
History of Crime
Correction & Reform
Law & Society
Human Rights
Forensic Psychology
Counselling Psychology
Sexuality & Gender
Environment, Politics & Society
Child Protection
Year 4
Preparing for the Honours Project
Honours Project
Comparative & International Criminology
Two options from the following:
Victimisation & Victimology
Surveillance & Society
Forensic Psychology
Social Identities
Abnormal Psychology
Local or national government
Voluntary sector
Policing
Offender supervision
Youth justice and youth work
Insurance - Single: 300 (£) per year
