Criminology

Join Scotland's TOP Modern University for Student Satisfaction (NSS 2024) to gain a deeper understanding of how we define, classify and respond to crime

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Criminology Courses at Abertay

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Study Crime from every angle

Criminology focuses on the study of crimes and their causes, effects, and social impact. You'll study key criminal issues and learn about the relationship between crime, society, politics, the media and criminal justice policy.

Watch the video below to hear what current Criminology students have to say about studying at Abertay.

 

If you have any questions about Criminology or applying to Abertay, please give us a call on +44(0)1382 308080 or send an email to sro@abertay.ac.uk

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3 reasons to choose Criminology at Abertay

  1. Career options: This degree provides you with a skillset that enables you to pursue a wide range of career paths. 

  2. Work placements: An optional work placement is available in fourth year, which will require you to attend a relevant work environment outside of the university.

  3. External speakers: Learn from a wide range of fascinating external speakers from the media, business, criminal justice, voluntary sector, and community groups.

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Why Dundee?

Dundee is going through something of a cultural rebirth.

It was named by The Wall Street Journal as one of the world’s hottest destinations, helped greatly by the £80m V&A Dundee, the stunning design museum, which opened its doors in 2018.

Dundee is a little pot of gold at the end of the A92 - The Guardian

It’s an extremely friendly city, which is small enough to get from A to B by foot, but large enough to have great shopping and vibrant nightlife.

Dundee is a contemporary city full of energy and vision—it has one of the highest student population ratios in the UK—and it’s the perfect environment for a Criminology student to learn their trade.

What do our Criminology graduates say?

Our Criminology graduates will always be our strongest advocates, so check out what our formers students had to say about their time at Abertay.

Stephen Annis

Stephen is a Trainee Solicitor at Blackadders.

Beata Kozłowska

Beata is a Legal Executive at Maguire McClafferty Solicitors in Dublin.

Laura Scofield

Laura provides in-depth family support to both children and young people in families who have a loved one imprisoned.

Catherine Law

Catherine has attained a Fulbright scholarship to study in the University of South Florida.

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