Criminology and International Relations BSc(Hons) single honours

You'll make connections between theories of crime and international relations and the governance of societies, states and the international system.
You'll develop a sound knowledge of the institutions, processes and legal foundations of the criminal justice system in England and Wales.
You'll develop a knowledge of, and sensitivity to, the complexity and diversity of politics in different societies.
Kingston's location enables access to a wide range of criminal justice organisations, international NGOs, charities and governmental organisations across the London metropolitan area.
The course will equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to engage critically with debates about the relationship between globalisation, transnational crime, policing and human rights.
You'll build up your independent learning skills and gain experience through work placements, enabling you to apply theoretical insights to real world cases and situations. You'll get involved in field work like court observations, empirical research, analyse case studies and hear from a variety of guest speakers and practitioners.

This criminology and international relations degree investigates today's contemporary, globalised world and the challenges it presents to order, social justice and human rights. The combination of both perspectives enables you to explore ways in which the local and the global intersect on an daily level.

You'll gain a thorough understanding of the theoretical foundations of criminology and international relations, in research methods and ethics, and academic writing and communication.

In the final year you can take an applied criminology placement for credit, and you'll be encouraged to volunteer in organisations aligned to the course, like victim support helplines, advocacy groups, justice campaign organisations, international charities and NGOs.

From A levels: 112 points
BTEC National: Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM) from social science related BTEC Extended Diploma.
Access Diploma: Pass
GCSE: Candidates are normally required to hold five GCSE subjects grades A*-C including Mathematics and English Language (or comparable numeric score under the newly reformed GCSE grading).
A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with at least 5.5 in each element.