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PhD of Criminology
- London, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- PhD
About the program
A one-year research master's in Criminology completed through an independent supervised thesis.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (3): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Criminology in Research Master to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in criminology in research master concepts
- Research methods and professional practice. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Research Assistant
- Project Assistant
- Program Coordinator
Curriculum
- Independent research project in Criminology guided by a supervisor
- Supported by research training and regular supervisory meetings
- And completed with a thesis for examination. Students join the school's research community and its research training and events.
Entry requirements
Academic
- UK upper second-class honours degree (2:1) and a Master's with Merit or Distinction
- Or recognised overseas equivalent
- Research proposal required.
Accepted academic background
Good first degree (First or Upper Second) in a relevant field and a master's degree (MA, MSc, MBA, MRes) with Merit or equivalent postgraduate or research experience, Research proposal
Language tests
- IELTS 6.5 (min 6.0 each)
- TOEFL iBT Duolingo 120 (min 100 each subscore)
- Duolingo PTE Academic 58 (55+ each)
- PTE Academic TOEFL iBT 4.5
- IELTS 6.5
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts
- English Language Test Results
- Research Proposal
How to apply
- Review the programme entry requirements and intake. Complete the postgraduate application on the official university website. Upload academic transcripts and any required qualification and English language evidence. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £16,000 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £0 GBP |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | West London campus (Ealing) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Human and Social Sciences |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Standard,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 3 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is £16,000 GBP per year. The application fee is £0 GBP. The estimated living cost is £13,946 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.5 (min 6.0 each), TOEFL iBT Duolingo 120 (min 100 each subscore), Duolingo PTE Academic 58 (55+ each), PTE Academic TOEFL iBT 4.5, IELTS 6.5.