Criminology MA
Kingston University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Reasons to choose Kingston – Kingston is well placed for visits to crown courts, the central criminal court and the many nongovernment organisations and charities connected to crime prevention and justice. – Opportunities to access first-hand experiences of imprisonment, the transition from prison and the desistance process. – In addition to learning the substantive elements of criminological theory, research and practice, the course examines an array of social harms and perspectives which have traditionally been neglected by criminologists and the legal system.
About this course This course offers a critical study of the connections between criminological theory, criminal justice policy and social control. You will examine the social, economic and political contexts that give rise to crime and victimisation.
You will explore and challenge formal responses to offending behaviour, including policing, punishment and rehabilitation, and wider strategies of social control.
You will study the criminalisation process and engage critically with ‘what works’ to reduce crime. You will develop your research skills, qualitative and quantitative, and conduct your own criminological inquiry into a specialist area.
Example modules – Understanding Crime and Criminal Careers – Punishment: History and Meanings – Critical Criminology – Criminological Research in Practice
Career opportunities Recent graduates work in policing, victim and witnesses services, prisons/prison offender management and security.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
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 MA
| EU | £15800 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9860 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9860 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9860 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9860 | year 1 |
| International | £15800 | year 1 |
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.
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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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FAQ about Criminology MA Kingston University
- Tuition fees for this programme are 5423 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- Criminology MA is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Kingston University.