Criminology and Policing BA (Hons)
University of Abertay Dundee
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 45 graduates of Criminology and Policing BA (Hons) and other courses in Sociology at University of Abertay Dundee for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Sociology.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Law
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Sociology at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £24500 | £21000 | £29500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20500 - £34000 | £19000 - £25000 | £22500 - £33000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Law
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23480 | £21932 | £26393 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20209 - £27631 | £16925 - £27943 | £19875 - £35241 |
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Course Description
Our BA (Hons) Criminology and Policing degree 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.
We place a strong emphasis on developing your research skills, which are highly valued in the workplace. Whether it's collaboration, assessing evidence, writing reports, researching or completing project work, your criminology studies will make you extremely employable.
After the first two years of study, you can choose to specialise in other areas or carry on studying this pathway. See more in the 'How the Course Works' section below.
Our Criminology degree scored 85% for Teaching and Learning Resources in the 2021 National Student Survey.
Abertay is widely regarded as THE place to come for high quality teaching. But don't just take our word for it:
The Times and Sunday Times UK University of the Year for Teaching Quality 2021.
Guardian University Guide 2020 Top 10 in the UK for Student Satisfaction with Teaching, Course and Feedback.
National Student Survey 2020 Top 10 UK Universities for Student Satisfaction.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Criminology and Policing BA (Hons) at University of Abertay Dundee
| 25% | Finance Professionals |
| 25% | Elementary occupations |
| 15% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 15% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | |
| 5% | Engineering professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Sociology
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Qualification requirements
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Applicants should have:- National 5/GCSE English at grade C/4 National 4 Maths (Pass) or National 4 numerate subject such as Science, Biology, Chemistry or Physics at C GCSE Maths or numerate subject such as Science, Biology, Chemistry at grade C/4 National 5 Maths/Applications of Maths/Lifeskills Maths at grade C Higher Applications of Maths at grade C
Costs
Tuition Fees Criminology and Policing BA (Hons)
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £15000 | year 1 |
| International | £15000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
International/EU fees are £15,500 for the following courses:-
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Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
University Rankings
Positions of University of Abertay Dundee in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Abertay Dundee in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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About University of Abertay Dundee
Conveniently situated in the middle of Dundee city centre, Abertay University provides an energetic and vibrant learning atmosphere. All campus buildings belonging to Abertay are grouped close together, allowing their learners to easily get where they need to be. Dundee itself is one of the smaller cities in Scotland, but at the same time offers a wide selection of leisure and nightlife, as well as employment opportunities in the creative industries in particular.
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Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
