Overview

You’ll learn about criminal justice systems across the world; the workings of our prisons, police and courts – and the challenges they face. International Foundation Programme in Criminology BA (Hons) at University of Kent International College will empower you with an understanding of key issues and disputes around crime and punishment – and support you to start your own successful career.

What you'll learn

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.

Programme Structure

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

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canterbury, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Criminology View 873 other preparation in Criminology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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General requirements

One Term: IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 minimum in all components
Two Terms: IELTS 5.5 overall with 5.5 minimum in all components

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18595 GBP / year

≈ 18595 GBP / year

Living costs

Canterbury

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

What you'll learn

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Living costs

Canterbury

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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