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Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Social Policy and Sociology] From University of Kent

Canterbury, EnglandLocation
UniversitySchool type
Estd1965established year
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Public
9.3/10

Bachelor of Arts [B.A] (Social Policy and Sociology)

3 years
Full Time
Honours

Field of Study

£19,256/Yr

£19,256 /Yr

At Kent, you study all aspects of forensic science, developing scientific and analytical skills. We create Ôcrime scenesÕ -Êincluding using our brand new crime scene house -Êfor you to examine and conduct Ômajor incidentÕ exercises, where you react in real time to an unfolding event. We also demonstrate how your forensic skills can be used within archaeology and in the food and pharmaceutical industries.

This programme is fully accredited by The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.ÊAll students on the programme are offered free student membership for the duration of their degree.

Our degree programme

In your first year, you get to grips with the broad base of knowledge on which forensic science is built, including biochemistry, drug chemistry, and ballistics. You also develop your investigative and laboratory skills.

In your second and final years, you expand your knowledge to cover analytical chemistry, forensic archaeology, digital forensics, fires and explosions, and firearms. You also study criminal law (taught by KentÕs highly ranked Law School) and are trained in forensic expert witness skills. In certain modules, you are taught by industry specialists.

If you do not have the grades for direct entry on to the Forensic Science BSc, you can take Forensic Science with a Foundation Year. It is also possible to take a four-year programme, which leads to an MSci.

Year in industry

Many students choose to take a year in industry. You donÕt have to make a decision before you enrol at Kent but certain conditions apply: see Forensic Science with a Year in Industry.

Study resources

We recently invested £10 million in our laboratories and improved our general study spaces. Facilities to support forensic science include:

  • dedicated ballistics and firearms kit
  • scene-of-crime facilities that allow you to apply the theory of crime scenes, evidence recovery and fingerprinting
  • a document examination instrument used in the detection of forged documents
  • a full analytical suite for forensic chemical analysis, including:
    • Gas Chromatography Ð Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)
    • High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
    • Atomic Absorption Spectrometry (AAS)
    • Raman Spectrometry
    • Fourier Transform Infra-Red Spectrometry (FTIR)
    • Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM).
Extra activities

The School of Physical Sciences is home to an international scientific community of forensic science, chemistry, physics and astronomy students. Numerous formal and informal opportunities for discussion make it easy to participate in the academic life of the School. All students have an academic adviser and we also run a peer mentoring scheme.

You are encouraged to participate in conferences and professional events to build up your knowledge of the science community and enhance your professional development. The School also works collaboratively with business partners, which allows you to see how our research influences current practice.

You can also take part in:

  • the SchoolÕs Physical Sciences Colloquia, a popular series of talks given by internal and external experts on relevant and current topics
  • the student-run Forensic Science Society, which organises talks with top industry professionals, practical demonstrations and social events
Professional network

All students are offered free membership of The Chartered Society of Forensic Sciences.

The School of Physical Sciences also has links with:

  • the Home Office
  • the Forensic Explosives Laboratory
  • forensic science services
  • local health authorities
  • biotechnology, chemical and pharmaceutical companies in the UK and Europe
  • Interpol.

Independent rankings

Forensic Science at Kent was ranked 6th in The Complete University Guide 2017. In the National Student Survey 2016, Forensic Science at Kent was ranked 7th for overall satisfaction.

For graduate prospects, Forensic Science at Kent was ranked 5th in The Guardian University Guide 2017.


Scores Required

6.0 / 9

Avg. Score in

IELTS

85 / 120

Avg. Score in

TOEFL

68 / 90

Avg. Score in

PTE

Scholarship Grants & Financial Aids

NameScholarship Per StudentLevel of StudyType
1st Formations Business ScholarshipScholarship per student£ 800/Yr$800Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
(ISC)² Women’s Cybersecurity ScholarshipsScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Collegedunia $150 Scholarship ProgramScholarship per student£ 150/Yr$150Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based
Deutschland Stipendium ProgramScholarship per student£ 4,363/Yr$4,363Level Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
Forktip Women’s- Innovation ScholarshipScholarship per studentVariable AmountLevel Of StudyBachelorTypeCollege-Specific
Debesh Kamal ScholarshipScholarship per student£ 1,385/Yr$1,385Level Of StudyBachelorTypeMerit-Based


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