BA (Hons) Criminology and Policing

Study BA (Hons) Criminology and Policing at Scotland’s Top Modern University for teaching and overall student satisfaction. (NSS 2023)

Gain a deeper understanding of how we define, classify and respond to crime, and why people commit crimes on this fascinating Criminology degree.

Our BA (Hons) Criminology and Policing degree gives you an in-depth knowledge of contemporary policing and criminal justice. You’ll learn from both academics and invited speakers with real-world policing experience, getting a genuine feel for key issues related to police work.

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

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4 reasons to choose Criminology and Policing at Abertay

1. We're the Top Scottish Modern University for teaching quality and overall student satisfaction: That's according to the most recent National Student Survey 2023. We're also a UK top 10 university for student satisfaction according to the Guardian Good University Guide 2021.

2. Gain in-demand skills: Our criminology degrees equip you with the skills needed for a successful and varied career, especially if you want to work with or manage groups of people.

2. Professional experience with industry: In addition to an optional real-world placement in third year, we actively incorporate external speakers into the curriculum. These come from media, business, the criminal justice system, the voluntary sector and local community groups.

5. You'll leave with career prospects - not just a degree: Did you know 95% of Abertay students are in work or further education within six months of graduating? We're a modern university focused on the kind of industry-relevant learning that'll land you a job after you graduate.

Criminology students dressed in white suites investigating a mock crime scene.

What do our Criminology graduates say?

Our Criminology graduates will always be our strongest advocates, so check out what Laura Scofield, Regional Manager at FAMILIES OUTSIDE, had to say about her time at Abertay University.

The degree I obtained from Abertay has been extremely helpful in the pursuit of my career. In my current job as Regional Manager at FAMILIES OUTSIDE, working with families affected by imprisonment, the knowledge and skills I obtained from my degree in Criminological studies has been very important, providing me with knowledge of the Criminal Justice System.

Laura was part of our BSc (Hons) Criminological Studies class of 2013.

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