
Overview
The Criminology and Policing (Hons) degree at Abertay University 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.
In the first two years 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
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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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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Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
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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
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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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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15000 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15000 GBP per year during 48 months. -
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1820 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1820 GBP per year during 48 months.
- England, Northern Ireland, Wales and the Republic of Ireland: £9250.
Living costs for Dundee
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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