Criminology

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Criminology is a broad and dynamic discipline. Although it is rooted in social sciences, socio-legal and policy studies, it has developed its own distinct tradition. Topics of concern to the criminologist include:

* the social and legal construction of deviance and the social consequences of crime;
* structural and motivational influences on offending;
* the organisation of crime;
* policing, preventing and managing crime;
* victim experiences;
* the relationship between offender and the criminal justice system; and
* the development of crime and justice policy.

What will you study?The core taught curriculum gives you:

* an in-depth knowledge of contemporary criminal justice policy, practice and politics in local, national and global contexts;
* a critical appreciation of the relationship dynamic between criminological theory and policy making;
* an understanding of the relationship of research to the formation, implementation and evaluation of crime-related policy and practice; and
* an appreciation of current trends in the expansion of criminological issues in the context of globalisation.

A major feature of this course is the fieldwork component, which enables you to gain an understanding of the operational realities of crime-related policies and practices.

AssessmentEssays, case study and research reports, short exercise portfolios, poster presentations, briefing papers and media releases, policy papers, extended projects, dissertation.

Core modules * Criminology Dissertation
* Evaluation and Analysis in an Applied Setting
* Terrorism, Crime, Control and Punishment

Optional modules * Criminological Psychology
* Cybercrime: Context, Form, Risk and Regulation
* Influencing Crime and Justice Policy
* Socio-legal Studies
* Special Study: Cyber Crime and Society
* Special Study: Youth Justice

The masters programmes are open to those who possess one of the following: * a good honours degree in law (usually a 2:2 degree or above) or a good joint honours degree (2:2 or above) where the major component is in law eg Accounting and Law or Combined Studies * a Graduate Diploma in Law (CPE), Legal Practice Course or Bar Vocational Course * a qualification as a solicitor or barristerWe welcome applications from international students. Holders of non-UK degrees or legal professional qualifications will be subject to the University's normal entry procedures with regard to the assessment of the equivalence of qualifications.InterviewsWe normally invite applicants for an interview with the course director or another senior member of the teaching team. International students based overseas can arrange for an interview by email or telephone.Prior learning AP(E)LApplicants with prior qualifications and learning will be considered on an individual basis. English Language Requirements IELTS band: 6.5 IMPORTANT NOTE: Since April 2014 the ETS tests (including TOEFL and TOEIC) are no longer accepted for Tier 4 visa applications to the United Kingdom. The university might still accept these tests to admit you to the university, but if you require a Tier 4 visa to enter the UK and begin your degree programme, these tests will not be sufficient to obtain your Visa. The IELTS test is most widely accepted by universities and is also accepted for Tier 4 visas to the UK- learn more.

Kingston Law School bursaries
Kingston Law School awards bursaries to students based on academic merit. Recipients of bursaries are decided by course directors. UK and EU students can receive up to £2,000 and international students can be awarded up to £3,000.

Kingston University scholarships and bursaries
* For international students: * £3,300 scholarships for full-time international students.
* 10% discount on fees for Kingston alumni (alumni loyalty bursary).
* 10% discount on fees for family members of Kingston alumni (family loyalty bursary).


* For Home/EU students: * up to £3,000 Annual Fund scholarships.



To apply for any scholarship or bursary you must already be in possession of a firm offer on the programme and have paid your course fee deposit.