The School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research is one of the best in the country for teaching and research. Our academics are internationally recognised for their expertise in criminological theory and criminal justice policy.
Our degree programme
You are taught across disciplines including law, politics, psychology and social research.
In your first year you take introductory modules on criminology and sociology. You can also choose from a range of options covering contemporary culture, media and youth behaviours.
In your second and final years, you deepen your understanding of crime and criminal justice. A wide range of options means you can focus on what interests you: areas covered include drug culture, forensic psychology, youth and crime, the sociology of imprisonment, and terrorism and modern society.
Criminology is also available as a joint honours degree with Sociology, Social Policy or Cultural Studies. You can also study Criminology with Quantitative Research to gain a combination of analytical skills and social sciences knowledge.
Year abroad
Our students have the opportunity to spend a year or a term abroad at one of our partner institutions in North America, Asia and Europe. You donÕt have to make a decision before you enrol at Kent but certain conditions apply.Ê
Extra activities
The Social Studies Society is run by Kent students for anyone with an interest in Criminology, Sociology, Law, Social Policy, Economics and Politics. Previous activities include the Criminal Justice in Action guest speaker series.
There are events available throughout the year for students from the School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research. These may include:
- research seminars and webcasts
- career development workshops
- informal lectures by guest experts followed by group discussion.
Independent rankings
Criminology at Kent was ranked 1st for research quality and 9th overall inÊThe Times Good University Guide 2018ÊandÊ6th for course satisfactionÊin The Guardian University Guide 2018.
In the National Student Survey 2017, over 93% of Kent final-yearÊstudents studying Law and related subjects such as Criminology were satisfied with the overall quality of their course.
For graduate prospects, Criminology at Kent was ranked 1st in The Guardian University Guide 2018 and 3rd in The Times Good University Guide 2018.
