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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Criminology and Sociology
Abertay University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Criminology and Sociology course at Abertay University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C,C,C
Entry into Year 2 with ABB to include one from Sociology, Politics, History, Psychology plus one other literate subject
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Abertay University. These students are taking Criminology and Sociology or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Government and Politics | D |
| Polish | B |
| Psychology | D |
| Sociology | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: M9L3
Here's what Abertay University says about its Criminology and Sociology course.
This thought-provoking Criminology and Sociology degree teaches you to think critically about crime and how how people engage and interact with the world. This thought-provoking degree covers everything from addiction and criminalisation to human rights and climate change.
You’ll be at the forefront of the critical social debates defining the 21st century, learning how crime is defined, controlled and regulated in modern society. External speakers form a key part of the course. There’s a work placement option, giving you valuable work experience and networking opportunities. Plus you’ll develop a strong grounding in research methods.
Criminology and Sociology is a flexible degree. For the first two years, everyone studies the same curriculum. In years three and four our academics help you explore areas such as:
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Gender, crime and victimology.
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Race and ethnicity.
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The process of criminalisation.
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Human rights and politics.
After the first two years of study, you can choose to specialise in other areas or carry on studying this pathway.
You will receive a strong grounding in theory and research methods, along with training in specialist data-analysis software. This degree equips you to succeed in developing your critical thinking skills and enhancing your employability, opening up a wide variety of career options.
Our Criminology degree scored 85% for Teaching and Learning Resources in the 2020 National Student Survey.
Source: Abertay University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Faculty of Social and Applied Sciences
Location
Abertay Campus | Dundee
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Criminology
• Applied sociology
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £1,820 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £16,950 per year |
| International | £16,950 per year |
The modules you will study
Year 1 core modules (subject to change over time) - CRM101 Crime & Punishment; SOC101 Contemporary Social Issues; CRM103 Criminal Justice Processes; SOC120 Social Research in Action 1: Researching Scotland; SOC110 Media & the Digital Society; Abertay 101 Being Successful at Abertay.
You are also required to select three MySuccess modules of your choosing. For detailed module information please check our website.
How you will be assessed
You’ll learn through a blend of lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops, online discussion forums, video screenings, guest speaker presentations, directed and private study, and student-focussed group work.
Other assessment methods include supervised examinations, essays, reports, portfolios, presentations, project work, class and online tests, and reflective analyses. In your final year, you’ll design and produce a research project under the dedicated supervision of an academic staff member.
Around one third of the course is assessed through examination, although the exact proportion depends on your module choices.
Put simply, we aim to give you all the skills you need to move straight into a job or further study when you graduate.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Abertay University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Abertay University students who took the Criminology and Sociology course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
88%
med
Teaching on my course
88%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
86%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
85%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
86%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
88%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
88%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
75%
med
Assessment and feedback
83%
med
Assessment and feedback
83%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
86%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
82%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
82%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
80%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
86%
med
Academic support
86%
med
Academic support
86%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
91%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
82%
low
Organisation and management
90%
high
Organisation and management
90%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
89%
high
How well organised is your course?
91%
high
Learning resources
84%
low
Learning resources
84%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
74%
low
Student voice
68%
low
Student voice
68%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
47%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
80%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
74%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
61%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
80%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
63%
low
Student information
See who's studying at Abertay University. These students are taking Criminology and Sociology or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Abertay University graduates who took Criminology and Sociology - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
42%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
89%
In work, study or other activity
54%
Say it fits with future plans
44%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
16%
Administrative occupations
11%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Elementary occupations
8%
Welfare and housing associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Abertay University graduates who took Criminology and Sociology - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£21.4k
First year after graduation
£26.3k
Third year after graduation
£25.6k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Criminology and Sociology.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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