Overview

They work closely with experts and practitioners in criminal justice to provide a firm understanding of criminology and criminal justice in Scotland, the UK, Europe and internationally.

You will learn to examine information critically and develop skills that you can take with you into many aspects of your life.

Careers

The Criminology and Criminal Justice and Criminology and Criminal Justice (Policing) (Hons) programme offered by University of the West of Scotland will prepare you for employment in the police and prison services, criminal courts and third sector criminal justice services in roles such as general administration and management.

Graduates will also find opportunities in restorative justice and mediation, community safety, and working with offenders, victims and witnesses.

As well as other major organisations linked with criminal justice in Scotland and the UK, Criminal Justice graduates have gone on to work for:

Police Scotland

The Scottish Prison Service

The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner

Sacro

Turning Point Scotland

The National Crime Agency

The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Policing

Prisons and punishment

Crime investigation

Youth and gang violence

Forensics

Victimology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-13 00:00:00

Language

English

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4.5

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Paisley, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Criminology Criminal Justice View 115 other Bachelors in Criminal Justice 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

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Standard Entry Requirements: BBCC (96 UCAS Tariff points)

Minimum Entry Requirements: CCC (63 UCAS Tariff points)

A Levels

CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points)

T Levels

Full T-Level with Grade P (A* - C) (96 Tariff points)

Irish Leaving Certificate

H3 H3 H3 H3

International Baccalaureate

27 points

Scottish Wider Access Programme

Access to Humanities

Access to Social Sciences

Access to Law and Criminal Justice

SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC

Social Sciences

Legal Services

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

16275 GBP / year

≈ 16275 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

All other UK & Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands & Isle of Man: £9,790 per year

Living costs

Paisley

United Kingdom

700 - 1400 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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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Paisley

Funding

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