Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027
- Apply before Oct 2026, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before Jun 2027, National This is an estimated deadline. The deadline applies if you have the same nationality as the university.
- Apply before May 2027, International This is an estimated deadline for all other students. If a National or EEA/EU deadline listed here covers your citizenship, that one applies to you instead.
- Apply before Sep 2027, International This is an estimated deadline for all other students. If a National or EEA/EU deadline listed here covers your citizenship, that one applies to you instead.
Language
English — TOEFL iBT 87
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Leeds, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Overview
As a Criminal Justice PhD candidate at University of Leeds, you will carry out original research under the guidance of two supervisors and produce an original thesis of approximately 100,000 words.
Features
- For the first twelve months, or eighteen months if part-time, you will be enrolled as a provisional PhD candidate.
- In this period, you will develop a detailed research proposal and write a literature review.
- This work is then submitted to a panel of examiners who assess it and provide you with feedback and advice on the progress of your research.
Programme Structure
Research
- Criminal Justice
- Law
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
TOEFL iBT 87
Other requirements
General requirements
- an undergraduate degree with a minimum grade of 2:1 (or equivalent degree from an overseas university)
- a Masters degree with a minimum grade of Merit (or equivalent degree from an overseas university)
- both in appropriate academic disciplines
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
International
International tuition fees apply to students who are not citizens or permanent residents of the study country. In some regions, like the EU/EEA, or under certain agreements, students from partner countries may also pay domestic fees. Applies to you. Non-residents — 47,932 AUD / year ≈ 25,250 GBP / year
Additional Details — UK: TBC
Living costs — Leeds, United Kingdom
1,209-2,094 AUD / month. The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

