Overview

The Criminology and Social Policy (Hons) BA degree from University of Stirling provides an international approach to help you understand a wide range of social issues, including crime and criminal justice, inequality and welfare, race, immigration, disability, addictions, youth and ageing. We’ll give you the skills to research, analyse and assess the key issues for yourself.

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You’ll also benefit from our strong research links with on-campus organisations such as the Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research, the Scottish Institute for Policing Research, the Salvation Army Centre for Addiction Services and Research, and the Dementia Centre.
Career opportunities:
The Criminology and Social Policy degree provides you with an excellent academic base if you’re considering careers in areas such as:

the police
social work
prison service
the civil service
human rights agencies
regulatory fields
charitable foundations
marketing or lobby groups
This course covers a diverse range of topics and will equip you with a wide range of skills. Our graduates have gone on to work in the public, private and third sectors, including careers in:
social services
education
market research
policy analysis
human resources charity fundraising
Tailored careers advice is available throughout your time at the University of Stirling.
Our Criminology and Social Policy graduates are in demand for a wide range of roles throughout the private, public and voluntary sectors. The skills you’ll learn in critical thinking, analysis, and problem solving are highly valued by employers and will give you the edge in the job market.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Social Differentiation
Understanding Social Policy
The Development of Social Theory
Crime and Criminal Justice
Ageing, Social Policy and Society
Punishment and Society

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-09-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

80

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

360-480

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Stirling, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Criminology Public Policy Social Policy View 97 other Bachelors in Public Policy 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

80

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PTE Academic

60

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

SQA Higher

AABB - by the end of S5
AABBB - by the end of S6

GCE A-level

BBB

IB Diploma

30 points

BTEC (Level 3)

DDM

Widening access students

Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer of entry. To find out if this applies to you go to our widening access pages.
Care-experienced applicants will be guaranteed an offer of a place if they meet the minimum entry requirements.

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Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

19500 GBP / year

≈ 19500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

1820 GBP / year

≈ 1820 GBP / year

Additional Details

Students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland: £9,535

Living costs

Stirling

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 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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