Course options
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Qualification
MA - Master of Arts
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Location
Penrhyn Road Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
1 year
Course summary
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 qualitative and quantitative research skills and conduct your own criminological research inquiry into a specialist area.
Modules
Tuition fees
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- Sierra Leone
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拢 17,900per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
Kingston University
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University League Table
88th
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Campus address
Penrhyn Road Campus, Penrhyn Road, Kingston upon Thames, Surrey, KT1 2EE, United Kingdom
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
80th out of 118
97th out of 101 4
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Entry standards
/ Max 213118 56%89th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10060.0 60%74th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 42.89 72%101st
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Entry standards
/ Max 206117 57%63rd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10042.0 42%96th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.13 78%22nd
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