Criminology and Criminal Justice BSc (Hons)

Why do crime rates rise and fall? What can authorities do to reduce criminal offending? Does prison work? How can you prepare for a successful career in criminal justice? In studying criminology at Kent, youll discuss all these questions and more, developing the knowledge and skills to answer them.<br/><br/>Youll learn about criminal justice systems across the world, including our own prisons, police and courts - discovering the challenges each of them face. Youll also explore key debates around crime policy through a critical and career-driven lens.<br/><br/>At Kent, youll 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.<br/><br/>Our diverse and cutting-edge range of modules covers areas such as cybercrime, criminal psychology, drug policy, violent crime, terrorism, youth offending and hate crime, giving you the chance to expand your criminological imagination and tailor your degree to set up your own exciting career.<br/><br/>**Your future**<br/>You’ll join our graduates realising their ambitions both in the field of criminal justice and in more diverse professions. Recently, our graduates have gone into:<br/><br/><br/>- The police force<br/><br/><br/>- The Probation Service<br/><br/><br/>- The Home Office<br/><br/><br/>- Ministry of Justice<br/><br/><br/>- Non-governmental organisations and charities<br/><br/><br/>- HM Prison Service<br/><br/><br/>- Youth offending<br/><br/><br/>- Social work<br/><br/><br/>- The legal profession<br/><br/><br/>- Policy analysis<br/><br/><br/>**Location**<br/>Our city, your time.<br/><br/>It has never been a better time to study in Canterbury. Our high student population creates a vibrant, diverse and student-friendly atmosphere.<br/><br/>We are a hub of exciting new ideas emerging from a stunning historic city - join us and get involved!

It's time to unlock your potential, at the University of Kent. Discover outstanding teaching, stunning campus spaces and a warm community at this top 50 UK university (Times Higher Education (THE) rankings based on REF 2021).<br/><br/>At Kent you’ll be part of the exciting Kent university landscape. This includes on-campus nightclubs, bars, restaurants, high-end sports facilities and even a student cinema! You can enjoy your lunch on Kent's green campus, visit historical sights nearby in Canterbury or Rochester, or head to the beach. You're also just a short bus journey from scenic beaches, and a train ride from Central London!<br/><br/>Kent offers a range choice of accommodation options to suit all budgets. You’ll be supported with discounts on transport, meals and other cost-of-living initiatives. All first-year students also get free gym and sports memberships!<br/><br/>Interested? Why not come and see Kent for yourself on a Clearing campus tour.<br/><br/>Apply to Kent this Clearing and start building your future.