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- Criminology and Sociology BA (Hons)
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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Abertay Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
08-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
You鈥檒l be at the forefront of the critical social debates defining the 21st century, learning how crime is defined, controlled and regulated in modern society. External speakers form a key part of the course. There鈥檚 a work placement option, giving you valuable work experience and networking opportunities. Plus you鈥檒l develop a strong grounding in research methods.Criminology and Sociology is a flexible degree. For the first two years, everyone studies the same curriculum. In years three and four our academics help you explore areas such as: - Gender, crime and victimology. - Race and ethnicity. - The process of criminalisation. - Human rights and politics. After the first two years of study, you can choose to specialise in other areas or carry on studying this pathway.You will receive a strong grounding in theory and research methods, along with training in specialist data-analysis software. This degree equips you to succeed in developing your critical thinking skills and enhancing your employability, opening up a wide variety of career options. Our Criminology degree scored
85% for Teaching and Learning Resourcesin the 2020 National Student Survey.
Application deadline
29 January
Tuition fees
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拢 15,000per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
Entry requirements
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QUALIFICATION TYPE
- A level
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- HNC (BTEC)
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- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
- Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
- Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
- Scottish HNC
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- T Level
A level : CCC
To include a literate subjectEntry into Year 2 with ABB to include one from Sociology, Politics, History, Psychology plus one other literate subject
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University League Table
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Campus address
Abertay University, Bell Street, Dundee, Dundee, City Of, DD1 1HG, Scotland
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Subject ranking
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Entry standards
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Graduate prospects
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Student satisfaction
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