Criminology
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Unravel the complexities of crime and delve into the world of criminal justice with Kingston University’s BSc in Criminology. This three-year, full-time program equips you with a comprehensive understanding of criminal behaviour, social and psychological factors influencing crime, and the inner workings of the criminal justice system.
Develop Critical Criminological Thinking: Explore various criminological theories and perspectives, examining social inequalities, crime causation, and the effectiveness of different crime control strategies. Learn to analyze crime data, critically evaluate research findings, and develop your own informed viewpoints.
Explore the Criminal Justice System: Gain in-depth knowledge of the institutions and processes within the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, the courts, prisons, and probation services. Understand the roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders within the system.
Examine Social Issues and Crime: Investigate the link between social factors and crime, such as poverty, inequality, and social exclusion. Explore contemporary issues like cybercrime, terrorism, and organized crime, gaining a holistic understanding of the complexities of crime in the modern world.
Develop Research Skills: Hone your research skills through coursework and independent projects. Learn to gather and analyze data, formulate research questions, and effectively communicate your findings in written and oral formats.
Graduates emerge as criminology specialists prepared for diverse careers in various fields, including:
- Police forces (subject to further training and requirements)
- Probation services
- Victim support organizations
- Criminal justice research
- Crime prevention and rehabilitation programs
- Government agencies and policymakers
- Further studies in criminology, criminal justice, social policy, or law (e.g., Master’s in Criminology, Law degree)
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For non-EU students it is recommended to apply before the deadline.
Application deadline for EU students is mid January.
Tuition fee for UK students is €10,850.
Admissions Requirements
American High School / Secondary School Diploma with: 2.7 GPA and below - Foundation entry; 3.2 GPA and above - no additional test required; 2.8 to 3.1 GPA - one of the following tests in any subjects would be required:
SAT - New SAT Reasoning Test 1050/1600 or Old SAT Reasoning Test 1650/2400
ACT 23-35
AP Tests - Grade 3 and above
Honours class credits - Grade B
College credits - Grade B
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Kingston upon Thames
United Kingdom
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- Full Time
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- Bachelors
- Foundation Year
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