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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: M900
Criminology
Edinburgh Napier UniversityEdinburgh, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£18,220Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
79%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Criminology at Edinburgh Napier University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about understanding society. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. We are the top UK modern university for Criminology (1st of 37) - The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2022. Criminology is the study of crime, explanations for crime and social reactions to crime. As an interdisciplinary social science subject, criminology draws on a range of perspectives, for example sociology, psychology and law. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 79% student satisfaction rating, a 86% continuation rate, and 90% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Crime and Social Theory
Criminal Psychology and Behaviour
Criminal Justice Systems
Sociology of Deviance and Crime
Criminological Research Methods
Victims
Policing and Enforcement
Contemporary Crime and Society
Prisons
Punishment and Rehabilitation
UCAS Code:M900
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BCC Preferably including English or a Literary Subject*. If no literary subject is achieved at A level, we will consider applications where GCSE English has been achieved at grade B/5 or above. |
| International Baccalaureate | 28 points 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. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 56 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,220
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£72,880
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — Edinburgh Napier University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £18,500 | £23,000 | £28,000 |
| 5 years | £22,000 | £27,500 | £33,000 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 10% above UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH15-01-02 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
80%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
45%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
80%
Overall
Teaching on my course
79%Learning opportunities
80%Assessment and feedback
78%Academic support
82%Organisation and management
72%Learning resources
86%Student voice
81%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
86%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About Edinburgh Napier University
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