Program Overview

Criminology and Sociology, MA

Introduction

This new interdisciplinary programme combines dedicated Criminology modules with modules from Sociology, Psychology and Law, to provide a broadly based and comprehensive Criminology and Sociology joint honours undergraduate degree.

Study Information

At a Glance

• Learning Mode: On Campus Learning
• Degree Qualification: MA
• Duration: 48 months
• Study Mode: Full Time
• Start Month: September
• Location of Study: Aberdeen
• UCAS Code: MLC5

What You'll Study

Courses

• Year 1
  • Compulsory Courses
    • Foundations of Common Law Thinking (LS1533)
    • Academic Writing for Social Sciences (AW1006)
    • Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD1002)
    • Introduction to Sociology I: Self, Identity & Society (SO1007)
    • Criminal Law (LS1020)
    • Introductory Psychology I: Concepts and Theory (PS1009)
    • Introduction to Sociology II: Systems of Power (SO1509)
  • Optional Courses
    • Plus 30 credit points from courses of choice.
• Year 2
  • Compulsory Courses
    • Sociology of Everyday Life i: the Embodied Self (SO2006)
    • Introduction to Criminology (SO2007)
    • Advanced Psychology A - Concepts and Theory (PS2017)
    • Sociology of Everyday Life II: Global Issues in the 21st Century (SO2509)
    • Crime Theories and Concepts (Law) (LS2541)
    • Advanced Psychology B - Concepts and Theory (PS2517)
    • Criminal Law (LS1020)
• Year 3
  • Compulsory Courses
    • Thinking Sociologically (SO3066)
    • Biological Psychology (PS3014)
    • Social Research Methods (SO3524)
    • Social Psychology (PS3520)
    • Crime and Social Justice (SO3025)
    • Policing & Society (Law) (LS3533)
• Year 4
  • Compulsory Courses
    • Criminology (LX403R)
    • Face Recognition (PS4546)
    • Forensic Psychology (PS4536)
    • EITHER
      • Research Project Part 1 (SO4068)
      • Research Project Part 2 (SO4568)
    • OR
      • 60 credit points from level 4 Sociology courses of choice

How You'll Study

Learning Methods

• Individual Projects
• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials

Assessment Methods

• Coursework such as essays, reports and quizzes completed throughout the course
• Practical assessments of the skills and competencies learned on the course
• Written examinations at the end of each course

Why Study Criminology and Sociology?

• This multidisciplinary degree programme is delivered by the School of Social Sciences in partnership with the School of Psychology and the School of Law to offer a comprehensive understanding of the social, psychological and legal aspects of crime and crime prevention.
• You will study the theory and methods of criminology, and apply your theoretical understanding of crime to investigate real-world problems such as gang violence, domestic violence, public disorder, drug-related, environmental, white-collar crime and cybercrime.
• You will also explore how technological advances are affecting crime and crime detection, including surveillance, facial recognition technologies and forensic psychology.
• The programme also addresses the development of self and society, power relations and inequalities, social order and conflict, with a view to contextualising the study of contemporary criminality.
• Students also gain a range of sound theoretical, methodological and analytical skills, which can be applied in an optional independent research project in the final year.

Entry Requirements

Qualifications

• SQA Highers
  • Standard: AABB
  • Minimum: BBB
  • Adjusted: BB
• A LEVELS
  • Standard: BBB
  • Minimum: BBC
  • Adjusted: CCC
• International Baccalaureate: 32 points, including 5, 5, 5 at HL
• Irish Leaving Certificate: 5H with 3 at H2 AND 2 at H3

English Language Requirements

• IELTS Academic: OVERALL - 6.0 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 5.5; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0
• TOEFL iBT: OVERALL - 78 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 18; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21
• PTE Academic: OVERALL - 59 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59
• Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency: OVERALL - 169 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 162; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169

Fees and Funding

• EU / International students: £20,800
• Home Students: £1,820
• England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland: £9,535

Careers

• Civil Servant
• Community Development Officer
• Paralegal
• Police Officer
• Policy Advisor / Researcher
• Prison Officer
• Probation Officer
• Social Worker / Youth Worker

Our Experts

• This programme is delivered by a range of teaching staff in Sociology, Criminology, Law and Psychology.