Program Overview

**Reasons to choose Kingston**– More than 95 per cent of students from this course are in employment or further study six months after graduating (DLHE 2016/17).– This course received more than 91 per cent overall satisfaction (National Student Survey 2018).– Kingston is conveniently close to London’s many high-profile law institutions and renowned criminal courts.**About this course**Criminology is the study of crime, its control and its consequences. It combines politics, law, psychology, society and culture and seeks answers to a wide range of questions.Why do certain people commit crimes? How does our criminal justice system work? Why do some people abuse others? How do victims of abuse cope? Whyare people from some backgrounds reportedly more likely to commit crimes and become victims? How can we improve relations between young people and the police?You’ll be able to volunteer at organisations that work with offenders and victims of crime. You’ll see the real-world relevance of your degree.**Sandwich Year**This course has a sandwich year which takes place between Year 2 and your Final Year. During this sandwich year you will take a placement within a relevant setting, ensuring you gain essential experience to add to your CV and help you secure a graduate job.