BSc Policing & Criminology
Entry requirements
Scottish Higher: Standard Entry Requirement: 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 Entry Requirement: 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 Extended Diploma: Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) preferably in a related subject. If not in a related subject, we will consider applications where GCSE English has been achieved at grade B/5 or above. IB: Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 preferably including English or a Literary subject* at minimum grade 5. If no literary subject is achieved at HL, English must be achieved at SL grade 5. HNC: Pass in preferably Social Sciences/Police Studies/Legal Services with grade B in the graded unit. Other literary based HNCs may be considered If the literary criteria has not been achieved at HNC, we will consider applications where National 5 English has been achieved at grade B or above. T Level: Grade M T Level preferably completed in a Literary subject. If not, GCSE English must be achieved at grade B/5 or above. Please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk to check if you meet the subject specific requirements. *Literary subjects accepted: Modern Studies, History, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies, Latin, Theology, Classics, Philosophy, A Level Government and Politics, A Level Classical Civilisation.
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Sociology and Law. Core topics include Computer Architecture. The course includes a Volunteering and Employability module in second year. It was developed with input from Police Scotland and Edinburgh Napier University hosts the Scottish Institute for Policing Research.
Modules
- Introduction to Sociology 1
- Understanding social science research
- Introduction to Criminology
- Introduction to policing: theory and practice
- Criminal Law
- Computer Systems 1
- Scottish Legal System
- Intercultural Organisational Management
- Contemporary Challenges in Psychology
- Behavioural Studies
- Introduction to Criminal Justice Systems in the UK
- Policing in contemporary society
- Quantitative Research
- Youth, Crime & Deviance
- Criminological Theory
- Volunteering and Employability
- Business and Management Challenges
- Digital Forensics
- Crime Control and Policing
- Violence & Society
- Researching Social Sciences
- Punishment and Penology
- Law and Evidence
- Understanding Cybercrime
- Public Health and Criminal Justice
- Race and Decolonial Theory
- History of Crime Correction and Reform
- Law and Society
- Sexuality and Gender
- Preparing for the Honours Project
- Comp and International Criminology
- The Honours Project (40 credits)
- Victimisation & Victimology
- Leadership in a changing environment