Why do people commit crime? What causes crime rates to rise or fall? How do societies work, develop and transform? Our joint honours programme in criminology and sociology provides a comprehensive and academically informed approach to these pressing questions.
At Kent, you'll be taught byworld-leading academics and experienced criminal justice professionals -including those drawn from Kent Police, the London Metropolitan Police, HMP Prisons Service, the Ministry of Justice, the Probation Service, the legal professionand charities supporting victims and communities. We offer one the mostcutting-edge Sociology programmes in the UK, being taught by world-classexperts researching the most pressing issues facing society today means you arekept in touch with the newest developments and debates on the issues our societyfaces. As a results you are given a kickstart in jumping into these debates andfinding solutions.
On our criminology and sociology degree you will consider the criminal justice system and explore theoretical positions within sociology and criminology. You'll gain a strong theoretical grounding, analytical expertise and the communication skills needed to kickstart a successful career in a wide range of fields. This means you are ready to go into the areas you are passionate about and effect change in the places you want to see it.
