Edinburgh Napier University - September Open Day
26 Sept 2026, 09:00
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Policing and Criminology
- BSc (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 7 September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Sighthill
Course summary
We are the only Scottish University offering a full degree programme in Policing and Criminology.
Our Policing and Criminology course allows you the opportunity to study a subject which is applied, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to become a reflective police officer or take on a broader criminal justice role.
The course draws on social sciences, law, computing and business modules, and aims to give you an understanding of a discipline that is evolving theoretically and methodologically. It links theory to practice and seeks to apply learning in the field. You will also have a range of inputs from practitioners throughout the course.
The course was developed with discussion and input from Police Scotland.
In second year, students do have the option of undertaking 'Volunteering and Employability'. This can include an element of work placement.
We have a 86% student satisfaction rate for our Policing & Criminology course (National Student Survey, 2024).
Please visit our website for full course and module details.
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- M901
- Institution code:
- E59
- Campus name:
- Sighthill
- Campus Code:
- S
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff Not accepted
A level BCC
Including English or a Literary Subject*
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) DMM
Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a related subject.
Access to HE Diploma D: 12 credits M: 33 credits
Pass Access to HE Diploma in a related subject with 45 credits overall with minimum 33 Credits at Merit & 12 Distinction to include English or a Literary subject* at Level 3.
Scottish Higher BBBB
Including English or Literary subject*.
If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 28 points
Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 including English or a Literary subject* at minimum grade 5.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) H2, H2, H3, H3
Including English or a Literary subject*
T Level M
T Level must be completed in a Literary subject or A Level Literary subject may be required. Please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk to check if you meet the subject specific requirements.
- Modern Studies, History, Geography, Psychology, Sociology, RMPS Latin, Theology, Classics, Philosophy, A Level Government and Politics, A Level Classical Civilisation.
Year 2 Entry Requirements
HNC - A in Police Studies with Grade A in the graded unit.
Year 3 Entry Requirements
HND - AB at SCQF Level 8 in Graded Units in Police Studies.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher BBCC
Including English or Literary subject*
The grades listed above are our minimum entry requirements for applicants who meet our widening participation criteria. For further information about our entry requirements and our widening participation criteria as outlined within our Contextual Admissions Policy please visit our website.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5. |
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
Not available
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
England - TBC Year 1
Northern Ireland - TBC Year 1
Wales - TBC Year 1
Republic of Ireland - TBC Year 1
Channel Islands - TBC Year 1
International - TBC Year 1
Course contact details
Course Enquiries
Email:studentrecruitment@napier.ac.uk
Phone:+44 (0)333 900 60 40
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Edinburgh
EH14 1DJ
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