Overview
On our Criminology and Sociology degree you consider the criminal justice system and explore theoretical positions within sociology and criminology. You'll gain a strong theoretical grounding, analytical expertise and the communication skills needed to kickstart a successful career in a wide range of fields.
Reasons to study Criminology and Sociology at Kent- Ranked 1st in the UK for research quality in The Times Good University Guide 2022.
- Kickstart your career in the police force, criminal justice or the crown court.
- Learn from world-leading teachers and researchers in the social sciences.
- Study contemporary social issues and through a wide range of modules.
- Our School is consistently ranked among the top four disciplinary centres of its kind in the UK for Criminology.
- Boost your employability with a year at one of our partner institutions.
- You will graduate ready to enter a dynamic and diverse labour market with key transferable knowledge and skills that appeal to employers.
Careers
Graduate destinations
As part of your Criminology and Sociology (Hons) programme from University of Kent, you develop critical thinking and transferable knowledge and skills that enable you to work in a variety of professions.
Our graduates have gone on to work in:
- national and local government
- social and cultural policy
- international institutions and NGOs
- the organisation of social and community projects
- media, journalism, broadcasting
- the police force
- criminal justice services
- social services.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Criminology
- Crime and Society
- Sociology
- Critical Thinking
- Sociological Theory: The Classics
- Psychology
- Social Policy and Social Control
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
- Apply before
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You can apply via UCAS until 30 June, or via UCAS Extra (4 July) if you have already made an application but aren't holding any offers.
Language
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Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Sociology Legal Studies Criminology View 557 other Bachelors in Criminology in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
A level
- BBB
- The University welcomes applications from Access to Higher Education Diploma candidates for consideration. A typical offer may require you to obtain a proportion of Level 3 credits in relevant subjects at merit grade or above.
- Distinction, Distinction, Merit
- 30 points overall or 15 at HL
Tuition Fee
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International
18600 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18600 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
9535 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9535 GBP per year during 36 months.
Fees for this year TBC
Living costs for Canterbury
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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Available Scholarships
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