What do we ask the prison to do in society? Is the prison equipped and resourced to do it? And should we invest in other ways to address harm in society?These are core questions asked in the Prisons and Penal Policy module, popular with students on a wide variety of MA courses, particularly those studying Criminology or Law.Taught by Senior Lecture…
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So, what's it like being a Kent student?We asked Josie Horton, a Sociology joint honours degree student, what she thinks about her time here."There is an amazing student community at Kent with lots going on and the opportunity to really get stuck in. There is great support available in your studies. Kent is truly a place where you can excel in you…
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"I can’t advocate for taking a placement year enough! It gave me a new perspective; it was a year outside of education to reboot. Since returning to university, I’ve found myself doing much better because of the skills I picked up during my placement year. For example, my communication skills have improved, which has given me the confidence to spea…
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Cultural Studies & Media student Kamelia Tzeneva found the idea of wild modules attracted her to Kent and it shaped her career ambitions."There are a lot of areas I’m curious about and want to explore. Any ideas about what I want to do in the future were shaped by my experience at Kent – through meeting inspiring people and learning about cool …
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