Overview

In the first two years of the Criminology and Policing (Hons) degree from Abertay University you concentrate on foundations of criminology and sociology. In years three and four you study the specific areas related to criminal justice and policing, such as:

Criminal investigation and policing in practice.
Cybercrime and policing technology.
Drugs, addiction and society.
Gender, crime and victimology.
The sociology of race and ethnicity.

If you are keen to work for the police, you have the opportunity to apply to be a special constable. This experience puts you in a great position to pursue a career in the police force or to work in the police service after graduation.

Career opportunities:

The Criminology and Policing degree equips you with the skills needed for a successful and varied career.

If you are interested in working for the police, you can apply to be a special constable. This experience puts you in a great position to pursue a career in the police force or work in the police service once you have graduated.

Whatever career you choose, we help you to become a confident, knowledgeable graduate with a great set of transferable skills.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Crime and Punishment

Contemporary Social Issues

Criminal Justice Processes

Media & the Digital Society

Social Research in Action: Researching Scotland

Gender & Sexuality

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

120

IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dundee, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Criminal Law Criminology Terrorism & Security View 39 other Bachelors in Terrorism & Security in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

105

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

59

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OTE

120

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants must have passes in English and Maths - National 5 English grade C or GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent. National 5 ESOL is accepted in lieu of National 5 English. National 5 Lifeskill Maths/Applications of Maths/National 4 Maths/National 4 Lifeskill Maths or Chemistry, Biology or Physics IS accepted in lieu of Maths. GCSE Maths or Numerate subject such as Science, Biology, Chemistry at grade C/4.
Higher Application of Maths at grade C accepted.

Below are the literate subjects we accept for entry on this course:

One of the following: Business Management; Classical Studies; Economics; English; ESOL; Geography; History; Media Studies; Modern Studies; Philosophy; Politics; Psychology; Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies; Sociology

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

15000 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Additional Details

England, Northern Ireland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland: £9535

Living costs

Dundee

United Kingdom

787 - 1494 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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