Criminology and Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons)
Kingston University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Criminology and Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons) at Kingston University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Applied Psychology.
This particular course
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Sociology
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Applied Psychology at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22000 | £22500 | £25500 |
25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £25000 | £16500 - £27500 | £21000 - £32500 |
All Sociology courses of Kingston University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Sociology
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22959 | £20675 | £24193 |
25-75 percentile range | £19993 - £26068 | £15670 - £25397 | £18625 - £30279 |
All Sociology courses in the UK
Course Description
Reasons to choose Kingston
- You may incorporate a module of work experience or volunteering as part of your degree.
- Kingston is conveniently close to London’s many high-profile law institutions and renowned criminal courts. You will have the opportunity to attend a London Crown Court and visit a forensic crime scene house.
- You may study for a year at a partner university abroad. This will give an international perspective to your studies and a chance to experience a different culture.
- Our commitment to high quality teaching has been recognised with a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold rating. The University has received an overall rating of Gold, as well as securing a Gold award in the framework's two new student experience and student outcomes categories.
About this course
This course examines the causes and consequences of crime, crime prevention, ways to limit the harm caused by crime, and the workings of the criminal justice system (including policing and punishment).
Reflecting on the real-life relevance of this degree, the course includes court observations, research and case studies.
You’ll study individual motivations, psychological influences and the social, cultural and political environments that surround crime. There are advanced modules on the context of crime, criminalisation and investigation, criminal behaviour and therapy. You can also explore your area of interest in greater depth in your dissertation project.
As well as subject-specific expertise, you’ll graduate with skills in data analysis, communication, team working, and project management.
Future Skills
Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability.
As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge.
At Kingston University, we're not just keeping up with change, we're creating it.
Career opportunities
Graduates typically work in careers connected to the criminal justice system or other ‘people orientated' professions, such as counsellors, teachers and probation officers. As well as subject-specific expertise, you'll graduate with skills in data analysis, communication, team working and project management.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Criminology and Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons) at Kingston University
20% | Caring personal services |
10% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Natural and social science professionals |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
5% | Information Technology Professionals |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 6.0
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Criminology and Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of Kingston University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Kingston University in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #67
- #601
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- Social Sciences
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #79
- #93
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- Sociology
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 24 university rankings of Kingston University
About Kingston University
Founded in 1899, Kingston University is located in the suburban town of Kingston upon Thames, London. The university’s four campuses can be found in and around the town centre, with a free shuttle bus helping students to get there. This university offers what they call Flexi-stay accommodation, which allows students to book rooms in their residence halls for periods in which they expect to be studying exceptionally hard.
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Student composition of Kingston University
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Total number of students enrolled at Kingston University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12155
- postgraduates:
- 4525
- Total:
- 16680
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Forensic Psychology”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Criminology and Psychology BSc (Hons) | Sheffield Hallam University | - | - | - | £9250 | £15860 £16655 | - | Sheffield | On campus Full-time | |
Criminology and Criminal Psychology BSc (Hons) | University of Greenwich | - | - | - | £9250 | £16150 £17000 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons) | Teesside University | 73% | 6% | 5% | £9250 | £15000 | 109 | Middlesbrough | On campus Full-time | |
Criminology and Psychology (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) | Liverpool Hope University | - | - | - | £9250 | £12500 | - | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Forensic Psychology with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | University of Derby | - | - | - | £9250 | £14900 | - | Derby | On campus Full-time | |
Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice BSc (Hons) | Liverpool John Moores University | - | - | - | £9250 | £16100 | - | Liverpool | On campus Full-time | |
Psychology with Forensic and Investigative Psychology BSc (Hons) | University of Abertay Dundee | 85% | 10% | 7% | £9250 | £15000 | 165 | Dundee | On campus Full-time | |
Forensic Psychology BSc (Hons) | University of East London | 70% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £14160 | 119 | London | On campus Full-time | |
Criminology and Psychology with Social Sciences Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | Southampton Solent University | - | - | - | £9250 | £13020 £14000 | - | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
Criminology and Psychology BA/BSc (Hons) | Bath Spa University | - | - | - | £9250 | £16675 | - | Bath | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)