Criminology and Sociology (BA) - Abertay University

This thought-provoking Bachelor in Criminology and Sociology (BA) degree teaches students to think critically about crime and how people engage and interact with the world. It covers everything from addiction and criminalisation to human rights and climate change.

Students will be at the forefront of the critical social debates defining the 21st century, learning how crime is defined, controlled and regulated in modern society. External speakers form a key part of the course. There’s a work placement option, giving them valuable work experience and networking opportunities. Plus they will develop a strong grounding in research methods.

The Bachelor in Criminology and Sociology (BA) is a flexible degree. For the first two years, everyone studies the same curriculum. In years three and four our academics help students explore areas such as: Gender, crime and victimology, race and ethnicity, the process of criminalisation, and human rights and politics.

This program scored 85% for Teaching and Learning Resources in the 2020 National Student Survey.