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Criminology and Criminal Justice (4 years full time with Professional Placement)

Kingston University

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Reasons to choose Kingston

- Through a work placement or volunteering internship option you will be able to apply and practice your skills and gain valuable experience for your future career. - You will develop well-rounded knowledge of key issues within criminology and be able to apply this to real-world issues.- You will learn about the criminal justice system and engage with debates about the application of justice. Your knowledge will be enhanced by meeting and working with a range of criminal justice practitioners.- We have a comprehensive programme of guest speakers who share their insights and experiences, including police detectives and undercover operatives, probation officers, NGO founders and criminal justice policy makers.- We are focused on supporting, preparing and equipping you for your professional life after university.


About this course

This exciting course is designed for aspiring criminologists and those wishing to learn about the criminal justice system.You will explore fascinating topics, including the causes of crime, its impact on individuals and communities, and how society responds. You will also learn about crime, victimisation and criminal justice policy and systems across the world.You will be taught by an experienced team of research active lecturers who use a range of interactive teaching and innovative assessment methods, including court observations, crime scene house investigation, empirical research, case study analysis, podcasts, and briefing and policy reportsWe have strong links with a range of practitioners, including the police, community safety teams, NGOs, charities, criminal justice policy makers and governmental organisations. You will have opportunities to undertake volunteering placements or internships, gaining practical experience in the field. We also have an inspiring line-up of guest speakers who share their experiences from working in criminal justice.


Professional Placement Year

This course has a professional placement year which takes place between Year 2 and your Final Year. During this year, you will take a placement within a relevant setting, ensuring you gain essential experience to add to your CV and help you secure a graduate job.


Future Skills

Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability. As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge. At Kingston University, we're not just keeping up with change, we're creating it.


Career opportunities

Graduates will be well placed for a broad range of careers, both within and beyond the criminal justice system. These include policing, the Prison and Probation service, the Home Office, the Ministry of Justice, youth work, advocacy work, social research, crime data analysis, victim support and social welfare, and local and central government.

Application deadline

14/01/2026

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 15,273per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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University information

Kingston University

Kingston University

  • University League Table

    88th

  • Campus address

    Penrhyn Road Campus, Penrhyn Road, Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2EE, United Kingdom

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A global learning environment with students from more than 140 countries, developing cross-cultural awareness and the skills needed for international careers.
Industry-connected education that embeds enterprise, applied learning and employer insight to prepare graduates for a rapidly evolving global workplace.
Continued investment in campuses, digital learning and the Future Skills curriculum to equip students with adaptable, career-ready expertise.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Law

    52nd out of 113 4

    92nd out of 103 7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    100 46%

    86th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    68.0 68%

    81st

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.35 84%

    4th

    7

  • Entry standards

    / Max 200
    103 51%

    65th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    46.0 46%

    94th

    3

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.09 77%

    63rd

    24

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