Course Summary

Develop expertise across criminal justice theory, research and policy on this 4-year Honours programme – with the possibility of specialising in Policing. You will explore the concepts, structures, organisations and processes involved with the prevention, investigation and prosecution of crime. You will study the workings of the criminal law and criminal court system, and examine the treatment of offenders within society. In Years 3 and 4 you may be able to specialise in Policing, subject to satisfactory academic performance. This degree, the only one of its kind in Scotland, will prepare you for employment in the police and prison services, criminal courts and the fiscal, third sector criminal justice services and in roles such as general administration and management. Graduates will also find opportunities in restorative justice and mediation, community safety and working with offenders, victims and witnesses.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: M211

Institution code: U40

Campus Name: Paisley Campus

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Entry to Year 2 with A Levels at Grades BBB.

Entry to Year 1 with a HNC with B in the Graded Unit in either Social Sciences or Legal Services. Entry to Year 2 with a HNC with B in the Graded Unit in one of the following: Police Studies; Policing; Social Sciences (that includes market research and with criminal justice or criminology modules); Legal Services with Criminology & Police Studies.

Entry to Year 1 with HND Legal Services with B in the Graded Unit or HND Social Sciences. Entry to Year 2 with HND Social Sciences with B in the Graded unit. Entry to Year 3 may be considered.

For Year 2 entry.


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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 44%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 64%

Go onto work and study: 77%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

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Provider information

Paisley Campus
High Street
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Paisley
PA1 2BE

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