BA (Hons) Criminology at Robert Gordon University

Programme overview

The course provides insights into all aspects of crime: from how it is investigated, to its social and psychological causes, and how the legal system responds to crime. We explore everything from gang crime, gun crime, to cybercrime to environmental crime to terrorism and lots more! Criminology explores crime in society, unique in its approach to bringing together different perspectives from criminal law, sociology and forensics aspects.

Faculty: School of Law and Social Sciences | Duration: 4 years full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The BA (Hons) Criminology provides a thorough and critical interdisciplinary grounding in understanding, analysing and researching the effects, definitions and causes of crime and deviance; the workings of criminal justice systems; and an overview of the analysis of crime scenes and criminal activity. The course allows students to gain a holistic understanding of crime, from crime scene to courtroom and the social and psychological processes that define, cause and influence crime in contemporary global society.

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Entry requirements

Year 1 entry QS/SQA Higher: BBBC GCE A Level Year 1 entry: BCC Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H2H3H3H3 IB Diploma Year 1 entry: 27 Year 2 entry QS/SQA Advanced Higher: BC at Advanced Higher plus CC at Higher (4 subjects) GCE A Level: BBC to include Computing or another numerate subject at Higher. GCSE English at grade 5 or above is required if not held at A Level. Minimum Entry Requirements Year 1 entry The minimum entry requirements for widening access applicants are: QS/SQA Higher: BBC/BCCC Alternative Qualifications We welcome applications from those with equivalent qualifications to those stated, including SVQs/NVQs, access programmes, Foundation Apprenticeships and overseas qualifications. Applications from students with non-standard qualifications or work experience will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5. UCAS code: M900.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/2027). Scottish students, full time on campus, over 4 years (same fee each year) Source

International applicants: GBP 17,570 a year (2026/2027). International students, full time on campus, over 4 years (same fee each year) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.rgu.ac.uk/study/courses/ba-hons-criminology#apply

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