**Why do people commit crime? What causes crime rates to rise or fall? How do societies work, develop and transform? Our joint honours programme Criminology and Sociology provides a comprehensive and academically rigorous approach to these pressing questions.**
**Overview**
On our Criminology and Sociology degree you consider the criminal justice system and explore theoretical positions within sociology and criminology. Youll gain a strong theoretical grounding, analytical expertise and the communication skills needed to kickstart a successful career in a wide rang...
**Why do people commit crime? What causes crime rates to rise or fall? How do societies work, develop and transform? Our joint honours programme Criminology and Sociology provides a comprehensive and academically rigorous approach to these pressing questions.**<br/><br/>**Overview**<br/><br/>On our Criminology and Sociology degree you consider the criminal justice system and explore theoretical positions within sociology and criminology. Youll gain a strong theoretical grounding, analytical expertise and the communication skills needed to kickstart a successful career in a wide range of fields.<br/><br/>**Reasons to study Criminology and Sociology at Kent**<br/><br/>• Criminology at Kent achieved the second highest score for research quality in The Times Good University Guide 2023.<br/>• Sociology at Kent was ranked 2nd for research quality in The Complete University Guide 2023.<br/>• Kickstart your career in the police force, criminal justice or the crown court.<br/>• Learn from world-leading teachers and researchers in the social sciences.<br/>• Study contemporary social issues and through a wide range of modules.<br/>• Our School is consistently ranked among the top four disciplinary centres of its kind in the UK for Criminology.<br/>• Boost your employability with a year at one of our partner institutions.<br/>• You will graduate ready to enter a dynamic and diverse labour market with key transferable knowledge and skills that appeal to employers.<br/><br/>**What youll learn**<br/><br/>You are introduced to the fundamentals of sociological thinking and criminology before learning how to conduct and apply qualitative and quantitative sociological research. You choose from a wide range of modules covering topics such as environmentalism, gender, political change, crime, race, violence and work.<br/><br/>You also have the option to take a dissertation module on a subject of your choice. This allows you to focus in detail on an area you are particularly passionate about which could be related directly to your career path, giving you a competitive edge in the graduate job market.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
14/09/2024
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
LM39
Institution Code
K24
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
A levelUCAS TariffScottish HigherScottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis. Access to HE DiplomaD:24,M:21,P:0 International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme120 Tariff points from your IB Diploma, typically H5, H6, H6 or equivalent Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £18,600 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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