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

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 reports

We 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, youll 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, were not just keeping up with change, were 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.

At Kingston University – the UK’s leading university for Future Skills – they don’t just teach you a subject; they prepare you for career success in a fast-changing world. Whatever course you choose, you’ll develop the Future Skills employers are looking for.

The commitment to every student’s learning and university experience is highlighted by the success in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). One of an elite group of just 26 higher education providers across the United Kingdom awarded Gold ratings in all three TEF categories – a recognition of dedication to delivering outstanding teaching, learning and student outcomes. 

Kingston University is also in a select group of global universities to be recognised as an Adobe Creative Campus and are consistently rated one of the top higher education providers nationally for graduate start-ups. 

They are proud of their beautiful location – you can enjoy the freedom of a safe, relaxing environment across four diverse campuses with plenty to do and within easy reach of Central London and all its attractions.