Criminology and Forensic Psychology Including Foundation
Kingston University
Criminology and Forensic Psychology Including Foundation
Course Summary
**Reasons to choose Kingston**
– Kingston is one of the only universities in London offering this degree.
– You may study for a year in a partner university abroad. This will give an international perspective to your studies and a chance to experience a different culture.
– You may incorporate a module of applied work or volunteering as part of your degree.
**This course is offered with a Foundation Year in Social Sciences**
This foundation year is taught at the University giving you a taste of academic life in a supportive environment. The year gives you the academic and technical preparation for undergraduate study in a wide range of social sciences subjects. Lectures, labs and tutorials will give you a broad understanding across subjects including economics, criminology, politics, sociology and psychology.
**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 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.
Course Details - Modules
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Course Details – Assessment Method
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Course Details – Professional Bodies
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How to Apply
26 January 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.
Application Codes
Course code:
LF82
Institution code:
K84
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
UCAS points from a minimum of 2 A-Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications.
Mature applicants (21 years and older) will need to pass a QAA-approved Access to Higher Education Diploma in a relevant subject with 60 credits minimum 45 credits at Level 3.
Applicants under 21 years will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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