Criminology

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.

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Key Facts

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Degree

BA (Hons) Criminology

Degree Duration

4 Years :

1 year pathway + 3 years degree

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Pathways Available

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Start Dates

September

Degree Overview

You’ll expand your criminological imagination. You’ll explore critical issues in criminal justice and major debates around crime and its control: fierce disagreements about what causes crime, what can we do to reduce it, and the scope of our criminal law. You’ll learn how technology has changed modern offending and policing.

You’ll investigate how criminal justice systems work in different countries, and how you can critically question popular assumptions about offenders and society. We’ll also set you up for a successful career with real practical experiences. You’ll get opportunities to learn in real criminal justice settings –including prisons and restorative justice clinics. This practical knowledge, range of connections, and Kent’s professional experience really will enhance your employment opportunities.

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

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Important
Additional Costs

You may incur additional costs in the course of your education at the university over and above tuition fees in an academic year such as laptops, stationary and additional resources.

Study Reasons

We’re world-leaders: Kent achieved the second highest score for criminological research quality in The Times Good University Guide 2023

International Student Fees

You can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.

Study Route Pathway Tuition Fees 2024-25
International Foundation Year (IFY) £17,995
International Year Zero £12,995 – £17,995
Pre-Master’s (International Incorporated Masters – IIM) £9,995 – £12,500
Please note: Stated fees do not include tuition applicable for your degree course continued at University of Kent.

Scholarships

We can offer you up to £4,500 off tuition of your pathway programme.

Please note you’ll have to apply for a pathway scholarship and only a selection of students will be awarded.  For more information on the scholarships we offer to international students please contact us.

2024/25: All international students will receive 16% of University of Kent tuition fees per year, for students moving into a degree from all our pathway routes. These are available for students from all countries and are automatic on application. For more information please contact admissions or your in-country representative.

 

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Applying is easy. Complete the online application form and follow the instructions. If you have any queries please contact us.

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