You’ll expand your criminological imagination. You’ll explore critical issues in criminal justice and major debates around crime and its control: fierce disagreements about what causes crime, what can we do to reduce it, and the scope of our criminal law. You’ll learn how technology has changed modern offending and policing.
You’ll investigate how criminal justice systems work in different countries, and how you can critically question popular assumptions about offenders and society. We’ll also set you up for a successful career with real practical experiences. You’ll get opportunities to learn in real criminal justice settings –including prisons and restorative justice clinics. This practical knowledge, range of connections, and Kent’s professional experience really will enhance your employment opportunities.
Tailor your degree to your own career path: a generous and diverse choice of modules include; policing, cyber-crime, prisons, criminal psychology, drug policy, violent crime, terrorism, youth offending, hate crime and many others
Gain practical knowledge of criminal justice systems through our partnerships with Kent Police, the London Metropolitan Police, HMP Prisons Service, the Ministry of Justice, the Probation Service and numerous charities
Train to work in the UK’s first Restorative Justice Clinic whilst delivering a service to the local community
Receive outstanding support to achieve your ambitions – from our academics, specialist employability team and our professional experience and networks
Boost your career prospects with a year or term abroad, a year in data analytics or a volunteering placement
You may incur additional costs in the course of your education at the university over and above tuition fees in an academic year such as laptops, stationary and additional resources.
We’re world-leaders: Kent achieved the second highest score for criminological research quality in The Times Good University Guide 2023
The International Year Zero is the first year of the four year undergraduate course. IYZ is designed to help you gain extra skills in your subject area, as well as English Language, before you continue to year one of your chosen University undergraduate degree course.
Following successful completion of the IYZ, you will continue onto Year One of your degree directly with the University of your choice.
Learn more about International Year ZeroYou can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.
| Study Route | Pathway Fees (2024-25) | Pathway Fees (2025-26) |
| International Foundation Programme (IFP) | From £17,995 | From £18,595 |
| International Year Zero | From £12,995 | From 13,395 |
| International Year One (IY1) | – | From £18,595 |
| Pre-Master’s (International Incorporated Masters – IIM) | From £9,995 | From £10,395 |
| Please note: There is an additional administration fee payable to Oxford International. Stated fees do not include tuition applicable for your degree course continued at University of Kent. |
Scholarships up to £6000 available
Please contact your Oxford International representative for more details on scholarships available to you. All scholarships are subject to availability and may be amended or withdrawn without notice.
16% off University of Kent tuition fees per year, for students moving into a degree from all our pathway routes.
Please contact your Oxford International representative for more details on scholarships available to you. All scholarships are subject to availability and may be amended or withdrawn without notice.
Applying is easy. Complete the online application form and follow the instructions. If you have any queries please contact us.
Want to learn more about life as a student one of our pathway colleges? Talk to one of our students now.
