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Criminology and Criminal Justice (4 years full time with Professional Placement) at Kingston University - UCAS

Kingston University

Degree level: Undergraduate

Criminology and Criminal Justice (4 years full time with Professional Placement)

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2026 - 2027
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Kingston University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Course summary

Reasons to choose Kingston

  • Through a work placement or volunteering internship option you will be able to apply and practice your skills and gain valuable experience for your future career.
  • You will develop well-rounded knowledge of key issues within criminology and be able to apply this to real-world issues.
  • You will learn about the criminal justice system and engage with debates about the application of justice. Your knowledge will be enhanced by meeting and working with a range of criminal justice practitioners.
  • We have a comprehensive programme of guest speakers who share their insights and experiences, including police detectives and undercover operatives, probation officers, NGO founders and criminal justice policy makers.
  • We are focused on supporting, preparing and equipping you for your professional life after university.
About this course This exciting course is designed for aspiring criminologists and those wishing to learn about the criminal justice system. You will explore fascinating topics, including the causes of crime, its impact on individuals and communities, and how society responds. You will also learn about crime, victimisation and criminal justice policy and systems across the world. You will be taught by an experienced team of research active lecturers who use a range of interactive teaching and innovative assessment methods, including court observations, crime scene house investigation, empirical research, case study analysis, podcasts, and briefing and policy reports We have strong links with a range of practitioners, including the police, community safety teams, NGOs, charities, criminal justice policy makers and governmental organisations. You will have opportunities to undertake volunteering placements or internships, gaining practical experience in the field. We also have an inspiring line-up of guest speakers who share their experiences from working in criminal justice. Professional Placement Year This course has a professional placement year which takes place between Year 2 and your Final Year. During this year, you will take a placement within a relevant setting, ensuring you gain essential experience to add to your CV and help you secure a graduate job. Future Skills Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability. As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge. At Kingston University, we're not just keeping up with change, we're creating it. Career opportunities Graduates will be well placed for a broad range of careers, both within and beyond the criminal justice system. These include policing, the Prison and Probation service, the Home Office, the Ministry of Justice, youth work, advocacy work, social research, crime data analysis, victim support and social welfare, and local and central government.

Modules

Example modules:

  • Foundations in Criminological Theory
  • Researching Social Problems
  • Global Crime and Justice
For a full list of modules please visit the Kingston University course webpage.

Assessment method

Assessment typically comprises exams (e.g. test or exam), practical (e.g. presentations, performance) and coursework (e.g. essays, reports, self-assessment, portfolios, dissertation).

How to apply

14Jan

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:
L315
Institution code:
K84
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.kingston.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/criminology-and-criminal-justice-bsc-hons

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1

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

For international fees, please visit: https://www.kingston.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding/fees/ Please visit the provider course webpage for further information regarding additional course costs.
Criminology and Criminal Justice (4 years full time with Professional Placement) at Kingston University - UCAS