Policing and Criminology (Hons) Edinburgh Napier University

Overview

The  Policing and Criminology (Hons) BSc course from  Edinburgh Napier University  draws on social sciences, law, computing and business modules, and aims to give you an understanding of a discipline that is evolving theoretically and methodologically. It links theory to practice and seeks to apply learning in the field. You will also have a range of inputs from practitioners throughout the course.

Key facts

The course was developed with discussion and input from Police Scotland.

A key aim of the course is to give you the competitive edge to go on and become a police officer, should you wish. Although there are no direct routes into the police from this BSc, the programme will link with the Special Constabulary (volunteer police officers) and will have input from Police Scotland, including in the lecture content, the honours project and in placements.

Beyond the police, this course will give you an understanding of the criminal justice system, criminal and deviant behaviour and the broader social, cultural and historical foundations of contemporary criminology. You will also develop a range of research skills, which will be invaluable in developing your understanding of a wide range of social science issues throughout your career.

Career opportunities:

By studying policing and criminology at Edinburgh Napier University, you will gain relevant practical and academic knowledge and skillsets, equipping you for a career in policing and the criminal justice sector. By the end of the course, you will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will also have developed well rounded research and, critical analysis skills. You will have developed the ability to operationalise these skills independently taking initiative as well as a member and leader of a team. Careers you may typically pursue include a pathway in policing (e.g. constabulary, national services, the private sector), the prison service, the third sector, or civil service. If you have an interest in social science, the criminal justice sector and policing, and want to pursue a career in police practice, police research, or policing policy development then this might be the right course for you.