Master of Science [M.Sc] [Mathematics and Its Applications] From University of Kent

The School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research is one of the best in the country for teaching and research. Our academics are internationally recognised for their expertise and challenge you to develop your own opinions and ideas, encouraging you to become an independent thinker. We offer high levels of support and our staff are friendly and accessible.

In your first year, you take introductory modules on criminology and criminal justice, sociology and law that lay the foundation for your future studies.

In your second and final years, you build on this knowledge and can also choose from a wide range of modules that allow you to focus on areas of particular interest to you. Areas covered include: the history of the police, victims and crime, forensic psychology, young people and violence, and women and crime.

Year abroad

It is possible toÊspend a year or a term abroad at one of our partner institutions. You donÕt have to make a decision before you enrol at Kent but certain conditions apply.ÊSee theÊyear abroadÊsection on theÊCourse structureÊtab for more details.

This degree also includes the option of spending a year in professional practice at the end of your second year. This is an excellent opportunity to put theory in to practice and develop contacts in your area of interest, while gaining the relevant work experience employers look for. Possible placements include:

• the police
• the probation service
• customs and excise.

See theÊyear in industry section on theÊCourse structureÊtab for more details.

The School alsoÊhas excellent links with local outside agencies, such as the probation and youth justice services, the police and social services.

Independent rankings

Criminology at Kent was rankedÊ1st for research quality andÊ9th overall inÊThe Times Good University Guide 2018ÊandÊ6th for course satisfaction inÊThe Guardian University Guide 2018.

For graduate prospects, Criminology at Kent was ranked 1st inÊThe Guardian University Guide 2018Êand 3rd inÊThe Times Good University Guide 2018.

In the National Student Survey 2017, over 93% of final-year Law students were satisfied with the overall quality of their course. Law at Kent was ranked 15th for overall satisfaction.