BA (Hons) Criminology and Social Policy at University of Stirling

Programme overview

A four-year full-time honours degree on campus at Stirling examining the causes and impacts of crime and how social policy addresses poverty, inequality and discrimination. Teaching draws on links with the Scottish Institute for Policing Research and the Salvation Army Centre for Addiction Services and Research.

Duration: 4 years (48 months) | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

How the criminal justice system works, how society is shaped and social change occurs, the history and impact of social policy in Britain, using data and research to shape policy, and the role of criminologists. Qualitative and quantitative research methods feed into a Year 4 dissertation, which counts for three modules.

Career pathways

Roles across the private, public and voluntary sectors.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Year 1 entry (four-year honours): Highers ABBB; A-levels BBB; IB Diploma 28 points; BTEC (Level 3) DDM. Year 2 entry (three-year honours): Advanced Highers ABB; A-levels ABB; IB Diploma 32 points. Year 2 entry essential subject: Sociology. Widening access students may be eligible for an adjusted offer; care-experienced applicants are guaranteed an offer if they meet the minimum entry requirements. English language (international applicants whose first language is not English): IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each sub-skill; Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with at least 59 in each sub-skill; TOEFL taken before 21 January 2026: 80 overall with 18 in reading, 17 in writing, 17 in listening and 20 in speaking; TOEFL taken from 21 January 2026: 4 overall with no less than 4 in any band.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish students; full time rate Source

International applicants: GBP 19,500 a year (2026/27). International students (including EU); full time rate Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years (48 months)

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