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Forensic Psychology
The Forensic Psychology course at University of Kent offers an entire module on offender cognition, explore relapse prevention, sex offenders with learning disabilities and the socio-demographic and psychological factors that lead to behaviours in some individuals and not others.

Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology
Examine how cognitive psychological, neuropsychological, neurobiological and computer science approaches can be combined to understand how the human mind/brain solves a variety of complex problems, such as recognising objects, remembering previous experiences, reading, speaking and reasoning with this Cognitive Psychology and Neuropsychology programme from University of Kent.

Psychology Conversion
If you find yourself with a passion for better understanding human behaviour but didn't take a degree in Psychology, this Psychology Conversion programme at University of Kent is for you.

Finance and Economics
The Finance and Economics course at University of Kent has been designed alongside industry experts to create the finance professionals needed to make important decisions and drive growth in a rapidly developing sector.

International Relations
Take on global challenges in the 21st century – interpret events, identify trends and make informed judgments about the future with the International Relations programme from University of Kent.
Law (International Law with International Relations)
The Law (International Law with International Relations) programme at University of Kent allows you to broaden and deepen your knowledge and understanding of law by specialising in one or more different areas.
Medieval and Early Modern Studies
The Medieval and Early Modern Studies programme is offered at University of Kent . We are interested in hearing from students with research proposals covering all aspects of medieval and early modern history, life and culture.
Finance and Economics with Placement
This course integrates financial management with economic theory, empowering you to influence business outcomes with informed decisions, whether in corporate finance, policymaking or financial consulting.
Applied Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support
Develop a critical understanding of concepts and principles underpinning applied behaviour analysis and positive behaviour support. You'll gain detailed knowledge of intellectual and developmental disabilities and experience of practice or conducting research in this field with the Applied Behaviour Analysis and Positive Behaviour Support degree at University of Kent.
Socio-legal Studies
The students in the Socio-legal Studies programme from University of Kent benefit immensely from a vibrant research community, a supportive environment and many opportunities to engage critically with academic research and contemporary issues. They are immersed in a research culture which situates legal studies in its historical, social and economic context.
Developmental and Educational Psychology
To understand any psychological phenomenon fully you must first understand how it develops. Study the Developmental Psychology programme at University of Kent to explore the psychological processes that affect the social, emotional and cognitive development of a person during their lifetime.
American Studies
The American Studies programme at University of Kent dates back to 1973 and, over the last few decades, has developed a strong research culture; this matches the commitment of the University to interdisciplinary study as well as the mandate of American Studies to explore the American experience in ground-breaking ways.
Organisational and Business Psychology
Throughout the Organisational and Business Psychology MSc/PgDip/PgCert programme from University of Kent you'll gain insights into the psychology of selection and assessment, methods and statistics, employee wellbeing, entrepreneurship and people management
Criminology
The Criminology programme from University of Kent was founded by the world-famous criminologist, the late Professor Jock Young. You are lectured, supervised and tutored by a team of scholars and researchers internationally renowned for their world-class teaching and publications.
Economics
Our MSc in Economics provides you with valuable skills and knowledge, enhancing your career prospects and enabling you to make a real difference to the workplace and the world around it.
Comparative Politics
The Comparative Politics programme from University of Kent has a long tradition of high-quality research among its staff and students. Our vibrant research culture attracts students from all over the world who conduct research at the forefront of our discipline.
Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
The Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities programme from University of Kent offers excellent opportunities for full or part-time research in intellectual disability and community care leading to higher degrees. The Tizard Centre has a strong track record of attracting University and ESRC research studentship funding.
International Relations
Build the skills to take on global challenges in the 21st century. From great power politics to deep seated conflicts, on climate change as much as terrorism and cyber security, the International Relations programme from University of Kent will equip you with the knowledge to interpret events, identify trends and make informed judgments about what the future holds.
Community Care
The Community Care programme from University of Kent offers excellent opportunities for full or part-time research in intellectual disability and community care leading to higher degrees. The Tizard Centre has a strong track record of attracting University and ESRC research studentship funding.
Peace and Conflict Studies (International Joint Award)
The Peace and Conflict Studies (International Joint Award) programme from University of Kent is an exciting international and interdisciplinary two-year programme focusing on violent conflict as well as its prevention and management.