Criminology and Sociology - BSc (Hons)
University of KentCanterbury, United Kingdom
Course overview
Why do people commit crime? What causes crime rates to rise or fall? How do societies work, develop and transform?
Our joint honours programme in criminology and sociology provides a comprehensive and academically informed approach to these pressing questions. At Kent, you’ll be taught by world-leading academics and experienced criminal justice professionals – including those drawn from Kent Police, the London Metropolitan Police, HMP Prisons Service, the Ministry of Justice, the Probation Service, the legal profession and charities supporting victims and communities. We offer one the most cutting-edge Sociology programmes in the UK, being taught by world-class experts researching the most pressing issues facing society today means you are kept in touch with the newest developments and debates on the issues our society faces.
As a results you are given a kickstart in jumping into these debates and finding solutions. On our criminology and sociology degree you will 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.
This means you are ready to go into the areas you are passionate about and effect change in the places you want to see it.
Key highlights
- Taught by criminal justice professionals from police, prisons and probation
- Practitioners from the Ministry of Justice, legal profession and victim charities
- Option to add a year abroad or year in industry
- Explores the criminal justice system and sociological theory
- Research-led teaching on the most pressing issues facing society
- Builds analytical expertise and strong communication skills
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104-120 — Typical offer 104-120 UCAS points A level BBB Contextual offer: BCC Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
- A-level: BBB — Typical offer 104-120 UCAS points A level BBB Contextual offer: BCC Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
- A-level: BCC — contextual offer
- BTEC: DDM — BTEC DDM Contextual offer: MMM Contextual offers consider personal circumstances as well as academic grades.
- BTEC: MMM — contextual offer
- UCAS tariff points: 120 — IB 120 Tariff points from your IB Diploma, Typically H5, H6, H6 or equivalent View all requirements
Scholarships
Kent Ambition to Succeed Scholarship
Scholarship holders can expect to receive between £500-£2,000 for each year of study (pro-rata for part-time students), subject to satisfactory academic progress.
Kent International Scholarship for Undergraduates
Scholarship value - £5,000
Up to £5,000KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Academic Scholarship
Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9, 790 for 26/27).
KMMS Christopher and Henry Oldfield Support Scholarship
Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).
KMMS Kingsman Scholarship
Tuition fee waiver for 4 years at the home rate (£9,790 for 26/27).
KMMS Widening Participation Scholarship
£1,500 maintenance per annum for a maximum of 5 years.
Up to £1,500Music Performance Scholarship
£1,000 awarded each year to talented instrumentalists and singers studying for any degree at the University of Kent.
Up to £1,000Sanctuary Scholarships
Tuition fees waived for the duration of your programme of study, or until you are able to access other Student Finance funding.
Careers this course leads to
- Police officer
- Probation officer
- Prison officer
- Social researcher
- Youth justice worker
- Victim support officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £19,300 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Kent, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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