Program Overview
Through its emphasis on research skills, placements, and engagement with practitioners, the program prepares graduates for careers in law enforcement, criminal justice, and related fields. This program aligns with the needs of Police Scotland and provides students with a competitive advantage in pursuing careers as police officers.
Program Outline
Policing & Criminology BSc (Hons) | Edinburgh Napier University
Degree Overview:
This program offers a comprehensive study of policing and criminology, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to pursue careers in law enforcement, criminal justice, and related fields. The program emphasizes a practical approach, linking theoretical concepts to real-world applications.
- To equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become reflective police officers or take on broader criminal justice roles.
- To develop students' research skills, which are invaluable for understanding a wide range of social science issues.
- To provide students with opportunities to engage with practitioners in the field through lectures, guest speakers, and placements.
Outline:
Program Structure:
- Full-time program with a duration of 4 years.
- Starts in September.
- UCAS code: M901
- Includes placement opportunities.
- Offers study abroad options through the Erasmus program.
Course Schedule:
Year 1:
- Introduction to Sociology 1
- Understanding social science research
- Introduction to Criminology
- Introduction to policing: theory and practice
Optional Modules:
- Criminal Law
- Computer Systems 1
- Behavioural studies
- Legal Systems and Skills
Year 2:
- Introduction to Criminal Justice Systems in the UK
- Policing in contemporary society
- Quantitative Research
- Youth, Crime & Deviance
- Criminological Theory
Optional Modules:
- Volunteering and Employability
- Business and Management Challenges
- Digital Forensics
Year 3:
- Crime Control and Policing
- Violence & Society
- Researching Social Sciences
- Punishment and Penology
Option Modules:
- Law and Society
- Child Protection (online)
- Human Rights
- Public Policy and Management
- Cybercrime
Year 4:
- Preparing for the Honours Project
- Comp and International Criminology
- The Honours Project (40 credits)
Option Modules:
- Victimisation & Victimology
- Cybercrime
- Leadership in a changing environment
- Surveillance & Society
- Contemporary Issues in Criminal Law
Disclaimer:
The modules listed above are indicative only and may be subject to change.
Assessment:
- Ongoing assessments
- Coursework
- Exams
Teaching:
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Independent study
Careers:
- Police officer (constabulary, national services, private sector)
- Prison service
- Third sector
- Civil service
- Police research
- Policing policy development
Other:
- The program was developed with input from Police Scotland.
- Students have the option to undertake "Volunteering and Employability" in year two, which may include a work placement.
- Placement and Study Abroad opportunities are subject to UK and Scottish Government health and travel advice.
- The program aims to give students a competitive edge for becoming a police officer.
- The program links with the Special Constabulary (volunteer police officers) and includes input from Police Scotland in lectures, the honors project, and placements.
|Tuition Fees for 2024/25| | |:---|:---| |Students from|2024/25 |2025/26 | |Scotland |£1,820 | £tba| | England, Wales, Northern Ireland,and Republic of Ireland |£9,250|£tba | |Overseas and EU|£16,680 | £tba |
- Please note that the tuition fees liable to be paid by EU nationals commencing their studies from 1 August 2021 will be the Overseas fee rate. The University offers a range of attractive Tuition Fee bursaries to students resident in specific countries. More information on these can be found here.