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Criminal Justice Studies
Director: Dr. Simon Shaw
- Admissions: Dr. Alisa Stevens
- 01634 888948
School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research
Gillingham Building
Chatham Maritime
Kent ME4 4AG
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Overview
The Criminal Justice Studies degree at the Medway campus gives you the opportunity to study the growing vocational arena of criminal justice practices as well as 'crime policy' development and implementation. The degree concentrates on the key elements of contemporary crime policy: policing, the courts, punishment and prevention.
In your 2nd and 3rd years you can choose from a selection of inspiring and innovative options.
- History of Policing
- Crime and Justice in Europe
- Drugs and the Criminal Justice System
- Politics of Criminal Justice
- Prisons, Probation and Offender Rehabilitation
- Youth, Crime and Criminal Justice
- Restorative Justice
- Social Justice Practice – volunteering-based module
- Social Ethics
- Key Welfare Issues
What the student says
"You learn so much, and not necessarily just about criminals and criminality, it all links to other areas of social reality. Criminal Justice Studies is a multi-faceted course as it brings so many topics together – you study law, sociology, social policy, criminology, and begin to understand more fully political ideologies, which have effects on policies and therefore wider society."
"You learn so much, and not necessarily just about criminals and criminality, it all links to other areas of social reality. Criminal Justice Studies is a multi-faceted course as it brings so many topics together – you study law, sociology, social policy, criminology, and begin to understand more fully political ideologies, which have effects on policies and therefore wider society."
Why choose Criminal Justice at Kent?
Research-driven, award-winning and innovative teaching
Staff and students are all part of the School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research, which is based at Canterbury, Medway and Brussels – one of the largest departments of its kind.
All staff are engaged in high-quality research that has been consistently ranked as among the best in the nation and of international standing. Staff are highly-regarded in their fields and consulted by policy-makers, the press, museums, NGOs and others.
Opportunities to widen your experiences beyond your studies
- Social Justice Practice module – chance to volunteer in the community
- Kent Certificate in Student Volunteering – recognition for volunteering
- Enterprise initiatives – Medway Dragon’s Den
Great campus with state-of-the-art facilities
- Purpose-built teaching facilities – Gillingham and Medway Buildings
- Medway Park sports facilities – wide range of options, five minutes from campus
- Students’ Union (UMSA) – shared with Greenwich and Canterbury Christ Church Students
- Drill Hall Library – great study facilities
- Food – No. 1 Building; Archibald Hay Mess (Drill Hall), Pilkington Building, Pembroke Building
- Short walk from the dockside: restaurants, bars, cafes, shops.
Growing and vibrant student community
Liberty Quays halls of residence a short walk from campus – with great amenities
Sports teams and student societies through UMSA
Socialising in the evening: Coopers and Purple at UMSA: also bars in Chatham (Tap’n’Tin, Prince Charles, Old Post Office); clubs in Rochester (Casino Rooms and Amadeus); Riley’s Pool Club in Gillingham; Bliss in Gillingham
Places to hang out and chat: coffee and food at No.1 – also the Rochester Terrace in the summer; Pembroke Cafe; Archibald Hay; Pilkington Building. Or walk over to the Strand in Gillingham!
Food shopping & basics locally; Bluewater is a short train ride.
Career Paths
Criminal Justice Studies students go on to careers in: probation services, police, courts, victim support and youth justice agencies.
Did you know?
Kent is one of the top 10 universities in the UK for student satisfaction. In the 2010 National Student Survey, 87% of Kents full-time students were overwhelmingly satisfied with the quality of their courses.
Criminal Justice Studies students go on to careers in: probation services, police, courts, victim support and youth justice agencies.
Did you know?
Kent is one of the top 10 universities in the UK for student satisfaction. In the 2010 National Student Survey, 87% of Kents full-time students were overwhelmingly satisfied with the quality of their courses.
Our Criminal Justice Studies Team
| Professor Alex Stevens | Dr Axel Klein |
| Dr Anne Logan | Dr Simon Shaw |
| Dr Alisa Stevens | |
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Still undecided?
The Criminal Justice Studies degree enables faster entry to some criminal justice careers:
- Police – possible to reach Inspector in 5 years
- Prison Service – possible to reach Governor in 5 years
- Probation Service – qualify for ‘compressed’ qualification as Probation Officer
- Graduate conversion courses in law (GDL) or psychology (GBC)
Criminal Justice Studies students go on to careers in: probation services, police, courts, victim support and youth justice agencies
Our students are valued by employers - they are adaptable and flexible in their ways of thinking about issues and problem solving, and approach tasks in a rigorous, ethical, yet creative and reflective, fashion. Our students learn to consider a range of perspectives, and as graduates have a strong awareness of cultural contexts
Interested in studying Criminal Justice Studies with award winning teachers? Contact Dr. Alisa Stevens for more information or view course details.