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Criminology (4 years full time with Professional Placement)

Kingston University

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Kingston University

Course options

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary

Criminology is the study of crime, its control and its consequences. It combines the study of politics, law, psychology and sociology to understand processes of criminalisation, practices of crime control and prevention.You'll study patterns and perceptions of crime, both nationally and globally, the impact of different practices of punishment on offenders, issues of diversity and discrimination in criminal justice, and police power and culture. You can also explore youth justice, new technologies of risk management, crime prevention, terrorism and security.You'll be introduced to the theoretical perspectives and debates that inform criminology, and to the institutions, processes and legal foundations of the criminal justice system in England and Wales.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 16,200per year

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University information

Kingston University

Kingston University

  • University League Table

    89th

  • Campus address

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

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Kingston University welcomes students from more than 140 countries. Their fresh ideas and range of life experiences enrich the learning environment on campus.
Well known for its enterprise education expertise, the university has strong industry links with many global brands.
Significant investment in the campus, learning spaces and Future Skills curriculum has enhanced students' learning experience and career prospects.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sociology

    99th out of 101 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    110 52%

    73rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    45.0 45%

    97th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.94 74%

    87th

    65

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