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BA (Hons) Criminology at Edinburgh Napier University

Edinburgh Napier University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

We are the top Scottish modern university for this subject area (Complete University Guide, 2025) Criminology is the study of crime, explanations for crime and social reactions to crime and as an interdisciplinary social science subject, criminology draws on a range of perspectives, for example sociology, psychology and law. Criminology aims to go beyond our common-sense assumptions and explore the complex and contentious nature of crime and criminal justice.

Duration: 4 years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

Year 1 entry. Scottish Higher: standard BBBB preferably including English or Literary subject*. If no literary subject has been achieved at Higher, we will consider applications where National 5 English has been achieved at grade B or above. minimum offer BBCC preferably including English or Literary subject*. If no literary subject has been achieved at Higher, we will consider applications where National 5 English has been achieved at grade B or above. A Level: BCC preferably including English or Literary subject*. If no literary subject has been achieved at A level, we will consider applications where GCSE English has been achieved at grade B/5 or above. Irish Leaving Certificate: Grades H2, H2, H3, H3 at Higher Level preferably including English or a Literary subject*. If no literary subject is achieved at Higher Level, English must be achieved at grade O3 or above. BTEC (QCF) Extended Diploma Level 3: Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) preferably in a related subject. UCAS code: M900.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scotland fee Source

International applicants: GBP 18,220 a year (2026/27). Overseas and EU fee Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years

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