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PostgraduateCourse summary
Reasons to choose Kingston
- Kingston is well placed for visits to crown courts, the central criminal court and the many non- government organisations (NGOs) and charities connected to crime prevention and justice.
- The course offers opportunities to access first- hand experiences of imprisonment, the transition from prison and the desistance process.
- In addition to learning the substantive elements of criminological theory, research and practice, the course examines an array of social harms and perspectives which have traditionally been neglected by criminologists and the legal system.
- Understanding Crime and Criminal Careers
- Punishment: History and Meaning
- Victimology
Modules
Example modules: Understanding Crime and Criminal Careers; Punishment: History and Meaning; Victimology. For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.
Assessment method
Assessment typically comprises practical assessments (e.g. presentations, performance) and coursework (e.g. essays, reports, self-assessment, portfolios, dissertation). The approximate percentage for how you will be assessed on this course is as follows, though depends to some extent on the optional modules you choose: Coursework: 92% Practical: 8%
Entry requirements
A 2:2 or above honours degree or equivalent in a related discipline. Candidates with non-standard qualifications but with relevant experience are welcome to apply.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £8690 | Year 1 |
| England | £5423 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £5423 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £5423 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £5423 | Year 1 |
| International | £8690 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Kingston University
River House
53-57 High Street
Kingston upon Thames
KT1 1LQ