NPA Criminology Level 5
| Group | Attendance Pattern | Duration | Location | SCQF Level | Year Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mixed Schools |
Wednesday 2-4pm and Friday 9-11am |
One Year |
UHI Perth |
5 |
S4 or S5 |
About this course
About this course
It is easy to see that the study of Criminology has increased with the growing fascination we have for trying to understand criminal activity. Even in popular culture crime shows have evolved from car chases and shoot up to the forensic analysis of solving crime. Are you inspired by Criminal Minds, CSI or The Making of a Murderer? Criminology might just be the direction for you!
Course content
Course content
Crime in the Community: Understanding the crime around us, the way the media present it and what is happening to stop it?
The History and Development of Criminology: Understanding why we learn about crime and criminality.
Crime Scenes: Students will evaluate how to process the scene of a crime, collating not only the physical evidence, but the psychological evidence too. Who committed this crime? It’s all there, in front of you!
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Preferably two National 4 qualifications in related discipline e.g. Modern Studies, English; History.
Prospective students without the standard entry requirements would be encouraged to apply and will be considered on an individual basis. Entry and applications are through Guidance Teachers at each secondary school offering the NPA programme/course as part of their provision.
You will be invited to an interview.
Course progression
Course progression
Once you have completed this course you may be able to progress onto another Schools College Partnership Course or a full-time course at UHI Perth. The entry requirements for these are specified within each course. You can see all our full time Humanities and Social Sciences courses here.
Application Timeline and Information
Application Timeline and Information
Applications will open on this webpage on Monday 17 February 2025 and close on Friday 14 March 2025.
Please note we receive more applications than we have places for. We are aiming to let all applicants know whether they have a place by Friday 2 May 2025. Once you have applied, you can review the status of your application via the Applicant Portal.
Courses will start week commencing Monday 2 June in their timetabled slots.