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BA (Hons) Politics and Criminology

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Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Politics and Criminology joint degree focuses on the different political structures and ideologies across the world and how they shape our lives, with the exploration of the changing nature of crime and the social, political, historical, and individual forces behind these changes.

Joint honors programs allow you to combine two subjects, which complement your interests or career goals. You will usually concentrate on both subjects equally.

General Eligibility

  • 3 Scottish Highers at grade BBC or above, OR

  • 2 A levels at grade BC or above

  • At least two should be from the list of relevant academic subjects

    Applicants with other relevant qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis

  • This is a Category 2 PVG course: PVG Scheme membership is required for specific optional modules/unit(s), where there is guaranteed contact with vulnerable groups in optional module/unit(s), but an alternative pathway exists to achieve target qualification.p

Advanced entry to year two:

  • HNC Social Science (12 SQA credits) with 3 additional SQA credits at level 7, which is equivalent to 120-degree credit points, and at least grade C in the Graded Unit, will be considered for direct entry to year two

Part Time Work Details

20 hours work permit for international students

Language Requirement

    • Applicants must have an IELTS score- 6.0 or equivalent

    • English (PTE) Academic-58 average with 51 in each component

    • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT4-Min 80 or above with min 18 in each section

Programme Information
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Course Category

Politics and International Development

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Campus Name

Argyll, HTC, Inverness, Moray, North, West and Hebrides, Orkney, Perth, Shetland

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Course Level

Undergraduate

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Duration

Full-Time, 4 Years, Part-time: 8 Years

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Available Intake

September

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IELTS Score

6.0

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Tuition Fees Range

6120,

6540, (INT)

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