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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Policing and Criminology
Edinburgh Napier University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Policing and Criminology course at Edinburgh Napier University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,C,C
Preferably including English or a Literary Subject*. If no literary subject is achieved at A level, we will consider applications where GCSE English has been achieved at grade B/5 or above.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 per year (provisional) |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: M901
Here's what Edinburgh Napier University says about its Policing and Criminology course.
We are the only Scottish University offering a full degree programme in Policing and Criminology.
Our Policing and Criminology course allows you the opportunity to study a subject which is applied, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to become a reflective police officer or take on a broader criminal justice role.
The course draws on social sciences, law, computing and business modules, and aims to give you an understanding of a discipline that is evolving theoretically and methodologically. It links theory to practice and seeks to apply learning in the field. You will also have a range of inputs from practitioners throughout the course.
The course was developed with discussion and input from Police Scotland.
In second year, students do have the option of undertaking 'Volunteering and Employability'. This can include an element of work placement.
We have a 86% student satisfaction rate for our Policing & Criminology course (National Student Survey, 2024).
Please visit our website for full course and module details.
Source: Edinburgh Napier University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Applied Sciences
Location
Sighthill | Edinburgh
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Criminology
• Policing
Start date
7 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Edinburgh Napier University student reviews
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1st year student
I've never had an issue so far with the student union but I have heard good things
1 year ago
1st year student
Students are all great and easy to talk to. I like the various groups they offer
1 year ago
1st year student
My studies are covered which is great, I wouldn't be here without it. Of course it's hard to travel in each day but it's cheaper than living closer to uni.
1 year ago
1st year student
Feedback on work is always respectful to me even when saying what I haven't done right or need to work on. They always provide helpful insights such as going over assignments briefs with us
1 year ago
1st year student
I like the different levels of the libraries/quiet spaces. Toilets are always extremely clean. I don't live in uni accommodation so have nothing to say on that
1 year ago
1st year student
The course works well. The modules are very helpful at getting an overview and the timing of lectures each week don't feel like they're rushing through or going to slow. Tutorials are helpful when people decide to talk
1 year ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Edinburgh Napier University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Policing and Criminology course at Edinburgh Napier University features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
80%
low
Teaching on my course
80%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
79%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
91%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
73%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
77%
low
Learning opportunities
81%
low
Learning opportunities
81%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
88%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
79%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
70%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
81%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
85%
high
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
81%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
78%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
71%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
85%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
80%
med
Academic support
84%
low
Academic support
84%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
82%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
85%
med
Organisation and management
74%
low
Organisation and management
74%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
74%
low
How well organised is your course?
75%
med
Learning resources
85%
med
Learning resources
85%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
87%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
81%
low
Student voice
78%
med
Student voice
78%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
59%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
90%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
84%
med
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%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
73%
low
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
89%
med
Teaching on my course
89%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
92%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
96%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
81%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
86%
med
Learning opportunities
87%
med
Learning opportunities
87%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
87%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
82%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
92%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
81%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
88%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
84%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
69%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
91%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
71%
med
Academic support
90%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
88%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
91%
high
Organisation and management
91%
high
Organisation and management
91%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
90%
high
How well organised is your course?
92%
high
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
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?
87%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
87%
med
Student voice
82%
high
Student voice
82%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
70%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
91%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
84%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
72%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
90%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
92%
high
Student information
The Policing and Criminology course at Edinburgh Napier University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| English Literature | C | |||||
| History | B | |||||
| Government and Politics | C | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| Religious Studies | B | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
| Law | B | |||||
| Religious Studies | B | |||||
| English Language and Literature | B | |||||
| History | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Policing and Criminology at Edinburgh Napier University.
Earnings after graduation
The Policing and Criminology course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for Edinburgh Napier University graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£22.6k
First year after graduation
£27.4k
Third year after graduation
£28.1k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£25.6k
First year after graduation
£24.8k
Third year after graduation
£35k
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 Policing and Criminology.
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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