20Apr
UndergraduateUniversity of Kent has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Why do people commit crime? Does prison make people better or worse? How can you prepare for a career in criminal justice? At Kent, you’ll receive a cutting-edge, critical, and career-driven education in Criminology. You’ll learn about criminal justice systems across the world; the workings of our prisons, police and courts – and the challenges they face. We’ll empower you with an understanding of key issues and disputes around crime and punishment – and support you to start your own successful career. Reasons to study Criminology at Kent
- We’re world-leaders: Kent achieved the second highest score for criminological research quality in The Times Good University Guide 2023
- Tailor your degree to your own career path: a generous and diverse choice of modules include; policing, cyber-crime, prisons, criminal psychology, drug policy, violent crime, terrorism, youth offending, hate crime and many others
- Gain practical knowledge of criminal justice systems through our partnerships with Kent Police, the London Metropolitan Police, HMP Prisons Service, the Ministry of Justice, the Probation Service and numerous charities
- Train to work in the UK’s first Restorative Justice Clinic whilst delivering a service to the local community
- Receive outstanding support to achieve your ambitions – from our academics, specialist employability team and our professional experience and networks
- Boost your career prospects with a year or term abroad, a year in data analytics or a volunteering placement
How to apply
25Jan
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:
- M902
- Institution code:
- K24
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Direct entry into Year 2 of this programme is considered on a case by case basis.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points
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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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
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
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £13500 | Year 1 |
| International | £18000 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please see the programme page at www.kent.ac.uk for further information on fees and funding options.
Please be aware that if the Government permits, the UK fee quoted may increase in line with inflation.
Full-time fees for 2023/24 for international students are £21,900 for laboratory programmes and £18,000 for non-laboratory programmes
Provider information
University of Kent
Recruitment and Admissions Office
Registry
Canterbury
CT2 7NZ
Course contact details
Visit our course pageAdmissions Contact
01227 768896
01227 827077