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Law and Criminology at University of Kent - UCAS

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This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2025.

University of Kent has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

This joint honours degree is for students who want to understand both legal systems and the social forces that affect them. You’ll study the foundations of legal knowledge alongside criminological theories of crime, justice and social inequality – giving you a broad, critical view of how the law works in practice. At Kent, both Law and Criminology are taught with a shared ethos: questioning systems, challenging assumptions, and asking why things are the way they are. You’ll join a supportive academic community where both schools work closely together to support your development. With access to Kent Law Clinic, the outdoor clerking scheme, the Restorative Justice Clinic and other real-world opportunities, you’ll build the skills and confidence to take your degree in any number of directions – from justice and advocacy to policy, policing, or further legal training. Canterbury - The authentic campus experience

  • Everything you need on your doorstep – stunning views, nightclub, cinema, restaurants. We have it all!
  • Easy to get around – walk (20 mins) or catch the bus (5 mins) into Canterbury city. We're under an hour from London.
- Meet your people – over 250 clubs and societies to get involved with at Kent.

Modules

The following modules are what students typically study, but this may change year to year in response to new developments and innovations. Year 1 Compulsory modules currently include the following: Institutions of Justice Critical Introduction to Law Public Law Contract Law Criminal Law Theories of Crime and Harm Year 2 Compulsory modules currently include the following: Property Law Equity and Trusts EU Law Contemporary Issues in Criminology and Criminal Justice Inequality, Crime and Justice Optional modules may include the following: Understanding the World’s Codified Legal Systems Labour Law Law and Medical Ethics Jurisprudence: The Philosophy of Law Justice: A Critical Examination of Law and Justice The Skills of Argument: How to Argue and Win International Law: Principles and Sources Animal Law Appropriate Dispute Resolution: Theory and Practice Criminal Forensic Evidence Critical Issues in Policing Concepts, Theories and Debates Crime and Punishment in Britain from 1750 to the Present Prisons and Society The Psychology of Criminal Justice Year 3 Compulsory modules currently include the following: Tort Law Optional modules may include the following: Advanced Topics in Property Law Human Rights and Equality at Work Banking Law International Economic Law The Law of Evidence Tax Law Law, Space and Power Law, Science and Technology Law and Social Change The Vulnerable Person in the Criminal Trial Privacy, Data Protection and Cyber Law Advanced Topics in Privacy and Cyber Law Law and the Political for the 21st Century Music and Law Asylum and Refugee Law Advanced Topics in Law and Medical Ethics Family Law Social and Criminal Justice Practice Drugs and Crime Offender Rehabilitation in Prisons and Probation Technology and Cybercrime The Politics of Criminal Justice Youth, Crime and Youth Justice Violence and Society Issues in Criminology: The Inside-Out Programme

How to apply

29Jan

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:
MM19
Institution code:
K24
Campus name:
Canterbury campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

For further information about applying to Kent as an international student you can visit our International student webpages: https://www.kent.ac.uk/international. From here you will find useful information on country entry requirements, scholarship information, events and application guidance. Kent has dedicated support available to international students through groups, networks, English language and more specialist services through our Student Support and Wellbeing team. Visit our guide for international students to find out more on how we can support you during your time at Kent: www.kent.ac.uk/guides/support-for-international-students

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

English language requirements

Applicants should have grade C or 4 in English Language GCSE or a suitable equivalent level qualification.

Please visit our website for further information:

https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements.html

Student Outcomes

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84%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
91%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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

All fees for 2025/26 are to be confirmed. Please see the programme page at www.kent.ac.uk for further information on fees and funding options.

Sponsorship information

Kent offers generous financial support schemes to assist eligible undergraduate students during their studies. See our funding page for more details - https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/fees-and-funding

Law and Criminology at University of Kent - UCAS