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Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Criminology and Sociology
University of Aberdeen
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Criminology and Sociology course at University of Aberdeen.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,C
For First Year Entry a minimum of 3 A Levels at BBC. For Second Year Entry a minimum of an A in the subject selected for Single Honours plus BB, or AB in the subjects selected for Joint Honours plus a further B. GCSE in English or English Language is also required.
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £1,820 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £20,800 per year |
| International | £20,800 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: MLC5
Here's what University of Aberdeen says about its Criminology and Sociology course.
This new interdisciplinary programme combines dedicated Criminology modules with modules from Sociology, Psychology and Law, to provide a broadly based and comprehensive Criminology and Sociology joint honours undergraduate degree.
Criminology is the study of crime, law, and criminal justice. On this programme, you will investigate questions including:
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How crime and criminality are defined and understood.
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How crime and punishment relate to a broad range of social and psychological factors.
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How key aspects of the legal system develop and are applied.
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How technological advances are affecting crime and its detection.
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How social arrangements contribute to social order and disorder.
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How key aspects of social relations and organisation have developed over time.
This exciting new programme addresses a diverse range of topics such as: social interaction, the construction of self, social inequalities, surveillance, face recognition, social control, biological and forensic psychology, policing, criminal justice, social harm and social justice.
This programme is delivered by staff with expertise in criminology, law, psychology and sociology to provide you with a critically informed understanding of crime, including the causes of crime, the impact of crime, and the effectiveness of crime prevention measures, including law, policing and prisons.
Our multidisciplinary approach provides you with a broad knowledge base and range of skills to inform your understanding of individuals, social relations and organisation, as well as the psychosocial conditions that contribute to disorder, instability and crime. You will also gain insight into the evolution and operation of the criminal justice system, including policing, prisons, probation and policy.
Finally, this programme also explores public, media and legal perspectives on crime and society, addressing the way in which these relate to different groups based on social class, age, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, mental health and citizenship status.
Course details
Qualification
Master of Arts (with Honours) - MA (Hons)
Department
School of Social Science
Location
Main Site | Aberdeen
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Criminology
• Sociology
Start date
September 15, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
View all modules on the programme page to find out more about what you will be studying and when. University of Aberdeen modules are designed to give you breadth and depth to your degree. The range of modules you study will allow you to become proficient in all subjects which are directly relevant to your degree giving you greater career options.
How you will be assessed
The use of various forms of assessment and learning environments facilitates the development of generic transferable skills enhancing student employability.
Students are assessed by any combination of three assessment methods: coursework such as essays and reports completed throughout the course; practical assessments of the skills and competencies they learn on the course; and written examinations at the end of each course. The exact mix of these methods differs between subject areas, years of study and individual courses.
Honours projects are typically assessed on the basis of a written dissertation.
University of Aberdeen reviews
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The student union caters mostly to the undergraduates so as a postgraduate you donu2019t get to hear about anything or be involved in it.
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As a postgraduate student you basically have no Uni life. It basically just classes and some career fairs.
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5th or higher year student
The library facilities are superb and accessible to everyone. University accommodation is basic and so expensive so one would rather get student an accommodation outside of university accommodation. Other campus based facilities are made accessible for students like the facility for loan of laptops ...
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5th or higher year student
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
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 University of Aberdeen 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
92%
high
Teaching on my course
92%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
90%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
98%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
88%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
93%
high
Learning opportunities
87%
high
Learning opportunities
87%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
87%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
93%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
85%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
85%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
85%
high
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
82%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
82%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
75%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
77%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
77%
med
Academic support
93%
high
Academic support
93%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
95%
high
Organisation and management
92%
high
Organisation and management
92%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
95%
high
How well organised is your course?
88%
high
Learning resources
96%
high
Learning resources
96%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
98%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
100%
high
Student voice
77%
med
Student voice
77%
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?
88%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
83%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
81%
high
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?
71%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Aberdeen. These students are taking Criminology and Sociology or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| Sociology | B | |||||
| English Literature | B | |||||
| Religious Studies | B | |||||
| Business Studies | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Aberdeen graduates who took Criminology and Sociology - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
55%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
45%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Business and public service associate professionals
15%
Welfare and housing associate professionals
10%
Elementary occupations
5%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Aberdeen graduates who took Criminology and Sociology - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£19k
First year after graduation
£22.6k
Third year after graduation
£28.3k
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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