What attracted you to the programme? When I became a fundraiser I really felt the lack of formal training was a big gap. I wanted … Read more
Succeed in SSPSSR: an exciting initiative exclusively for undergraduate offer holders
Succeed in SSPSSR is an innovative new opportunity for undergraduate offer holders in the School of Social Policy, Sociology, and Social Research (SSPSSR). If you … Read more
Timetables and Welcome information for new SSPSSR students
Find your Induction Timetable Welcome to Kent! And welcome to the School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research, your academic home throughout your studies. We’re … Read more
Module Spotlight: Prisons and penal policy
The core questions that animate the Prisons and Penal Policy (SOCI9400) module are: what do we actually ask the prison to do in society? Is … Read more
International student experience: Studying sociology at Kent
International student Min-Zhe Qiu came from China to study her Sociology BA (Hons) degree at the University of Kent. We asked Min-Zhe to tell us … Read more
Restorative Justice Summer School with Simran
Achieving career aspirations through the RJC with BA Criminology and Sociology student Simran Soor How did you become involved in the Restorative Justice Clinic (RJC)? … Read more
How will I be supported during my studies at SSPSSR?
As a student beginning your undergraduate studies at SSPSSR, you can expect to feel welcomed and well-supported with your learning. You’ll find a reassuring range … Read more
Placement story, volunteering at a criminal justice charity
Georgia Gould chats about her Social Sciences placement with OnlyConnect I spent a year volunteering as a support worker at OnlyConnect (OC), a criminal justice … Read more
Placement story at Mid Essex Hospital, Patient Experience team
Social Sciences graduate,Selina Dudley chats about her placement experience. I have learnt a lot on my year in professional placement in the Patient Experience department … Read more
Student Policy and Research Officer placement with Hackney Council
Arzu Pirbudak, Social Sciences student, chats about her work placement During my placement I worked as a Student Policy and Research officer in the London … Read more