Overview

Criminology and Criminal Justice (Hons) at University of Kent helps you understand how crime is defined, controlled and challenged. This course explores issues including drugs, cybercrime, violence, policing, prisons and forensic psychology.

You’ll study in a diverse, supportive environment and learn directly from expert researchers whose work spans everything from gang exit strategies to domestic violence, terrorism and dark web drug markets.

Get involved in unique opportunities like the UK’s first Restorative Justice Clinic, where students deliver real-world interventions. You can also learn from case-based activities set by our wide range of partner organisations.

Whether you're interested in careers in the criminal justice system, the civil service, or the third sector, this course gives you the academic knowledge and practical insight to make a difference.

Your future

Kent graduates go on to careers in policing, prisons, youth justice, the legal sector, the civil service and beyond.

Our graduates work for:

The Civil Service
Police forces across the UK
HM Prison and Probation Service
Charities focused on justice, youth, and rehabilitation

Typical roles include:

Police officer
Probation officer
Youth justice worker
Policy officer
Victim support adviser

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Contemporary Issues in Criminology and Criminal Justice
Investigating Social Issues
Applying Social Research
Developing the Criminological Imagination
Making Sense of Society
Inequalities, Crime and Justice

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

OR

4

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PTE Academic

63

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OTE

118

IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Canterbury, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Criminology Criminal Justice View 112 other Bachelors in Criminal Justice 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

Duolingo English Test

110

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

80

OR

4

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PTE Academic

63

Schedule a PTE test!

OTE

118

IELTS

6

Prepare for Your English Test

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Level: BBB or BTEC: DDM
104–120 UCAS points
GCSE: English Language at Grade 4/C or above
International Baccalaureate: 120 UCAS tariff points (typically H5, H6, H6 or equivalent)
Access to HE Diploma: 24 credits at Distinction and 21 credits at Merit
International Foundation Programme: Pass required
T Level: In subjects closely aligned to the course
English language proficiency: B2 level on the CEFR (or equivalent)

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

19300 GBP / year

≈ 19300 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

Part-Time Tuition fees per year:

UK: £4,895
International: £9,650

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

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Overview

Your future

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

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

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Canterbury

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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