Criminology and Sociology Abertay University

Why study Abertay's BA (Hons) in Criminology and Sociology?This thought-provoking Criminology and Sociology degree covers everything from addiction and criminalisation to human rights and death. You'll learn how to think critically about how people engage and interact with the world around them. 

Criminology and Sociology is a flexible degree. For the first two years, everyone studies the same curriculum. In years three and four our academics help you explore areas such as:

• Gender, crime and victimology.
• Race and ethnicity.
• The process of criminalisation.
• Human rights and politics.

After the first two years of study, you can choose to specialise in other areas or carry on studying this pathway.

You will receive a strong grounding in theory and research methods, along with training in specialist data-analysis software. This degree equips you to succeed in developing your critical thinking skills and enhancing your employability, opening up a wide variety of career options.

Entry requirements

All courses at Abertay University are taught in English. If your first language is not English, you will need to demonstrate that you meet our English language requirements. Accepted English language qualifications include:

IELTS - overall score of 6.0 with no band lower than 5.5

TOEFL - overall score of 78 (individual elements: L-17, R-18, S-20, W-17)

Cambridge FCE/CAE/CPE - overall score of 169 on Cambridge Grading Scale

International Baccalaureate - English B at S5 or H4, English A no specific grade required

European Baccalaureate - English Language 1 at grade 6 or English Language 2 at grade 7

You do not need to prove your knowledge of English language if you are a national of certain countries. Please see English Language Requirements for the full list of accepted qualifications and further details.