Criminology & Criminal Justice/Criminology & Criminal Justice (Policing)
University of the West of ScotlandCourse Overview
The BA (Hons) Criminology & Criminal Justice/Criminology & Criminal Justice (Policing) at University of the West of Scotland is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about upholding justice and legal frameworks. Based in Paisley, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. OVERVIEW BA Criminal Justice / Criminal Justice (Policing) – the only one of its kind in Scotland – will help you develop expertise in criminology and criminal justice, social science, research methods, law and policy so that you’re ready to work in related areas in policing, prisons and the third sector. After Year 2, you’ll have the option to continue to study criminal justice or to specialise in policing through our policing specialism options. We work closely with experts and practitioners in criminal justice to provide a firm understanding of criminology and criminal justice in Sco... International tuition fees are £14,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,250 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CCC 96 UCAS Tariff points for standard entry |
| International Baccalaureate | 27 points |
| UCAS Points | 96 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£14,500
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,250
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of the West of Scotland
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £18,000 | £21,000 | £26,500 |
| 5 years | £22,000 | £26,500 | £32,000 |
UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH16-01-01 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
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About University of the West of Scotland
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