Criminology BA (Hons)

**Why do people commit crime? Does prison make people better or worse? How can you prepare for a career in criminal justice?**<br/><br/>**Overview**<br/><br/>At Kent, you’ll receive a cutting-edge, critical, and career-driven education in Criminology. You’ll learn about criminal justice systems across the world; the workings of our prisons, police and courts – and the challenges they face. We’ll empower you with an understanding of key issues and disputes around crime and punishment – and support you to start your own successful career.<br/><br/>**Reasons to study Criminology at Kent**<br/><br/>• We’re world-leaders: Kent achieved the second highest score for criminological research quality in The Times Good University Guide 2023<br/>• Tailor your degree to your own career path: a generous and diverse choice of modules include; policing, cyber-crime, prisons, criminal psychology, drug policy, violent crime, terrorism, youth offending, hate crime and many others<br/>• Gain practical knowledge of criminal justice systems through our partnerships with Kent Police, the London Metropolitan Police, HMP Prisons Service, the Ministry of Justice, the Probation Service and numerous charities<br/>• Train to work in the UK’s first Restorative Justice Clinic whilst delivering a service to the local community<br/>• Receive outstanding support to achieve your ambitions – from our academics, specialist employability team and our professional experience and networks<br/>• Boost your career prospects with a year or term abroad, a year in data analytics or a volunteering placement<br/><br/>**What youll learn**<br/><br/>You’ll expand your criminological imagination. You’ll explore critical issues in criminal justice and major debates around crime and its control: fierce disagreements about what causes crime, what can we do to reduce it, and the scope of our criminal law. You’ll learn how technology has changed modern offending and policing.<br/><br/>You’ll investigate how criminal justice systems work in different countries, and how you can critically question popular assumptions about offenders and society. We’ll also set you up for a successful career with real practical experiences. You’ll get opportunities to learn in real criminal justice settings –including prisons and restorative justice clinics. This practical knowledge, range of connections, and our professional experience really will enhance your employment opportunities.<br/><br/>From 2025 this course will be called Criminology and Criminal Justice BSc

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’ll also be 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.