Criminology and Policing

BA (Hons) Criminology and Policing

This degree gives you an in-depth knowledge of contemporary policing and criminal justice. You’ll learn from both academics and guest speakers with real-world policing experience, getting a genuine feel for the 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’re keen to work for the police, you’ll 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.

CAREER PATHS

• Policing • Social Work • Community Education • Teaching • Care Services • Public Relations

UCAS CODE: L311

DURATION: 4 years (full time)

MODULES

Year 3

Penal Institutions Social Research in Action 3 Cybercrime & Policing Technology Policing in Practice Criminal Investigation Option Module**

Year 4

Honours Project Policing and Criminal Justice in the 21st Century Policing, Societies and Communities Option Modules

Advanced entry is available with appropriate qualifications. Please find further information on our website.

Please note: All modules shown in this booklet are indicative only and reflect the course structure in the current academic year. Some changes may occur between now and the time that you study.

** An option module is a module related to the main subject area. STANDARD ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS Higher: ABBB A Level: BCC ILC (H): H2H3H3H3 International Baccalaureate: 29 BTEC Extended Dip: DMM

Please see abertay.ac.uk for a comprehensive list of entry requirements

ESSENTIAL SUBJECTS Literate subject (e.g. English).

If you have other qualifications, please see abertay.ac.uk for more info.

FULL COURSE DETAILS

VISIT: abertay.ac.uk/L311