Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting January 2027: International apply before Oct 2026; National apply before Nov 2026
Language
English
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Huddersfield, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Criminal Law, Criminology, Criminal Justice
English language requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 87
- PTE Academic: 59
- IELTS: 6.5
Overview
A full-time Criminology - Criminal Justice PhD at University of Huddersfield is a three-year programme of research and culminates in the production of a large-scale piece of written work in the form of a research thesis that should not normally exceed 80,000 to 100,000 words.
Completing a PhD can give you a great sense of personal achievement and help you develop a high level of transferable skills which will be useful in your subsequent career, as well as contributing to the development of knowledge in your chosen field.
You are expected to work to an approved programme of work including appropriate programmes of postgraduate study (which may be drawn from parts of existing postgraduate courses, final year degree programmes, conferences, seminars, masterclasses, guided reading or a combination of study methods).
You will be appointed a main supervisor who will normally be part of a supervisory team, comprising up to three members to advise and support you on your project.
Why choose Huddersfield?
- We were named University of the Year by Times Higher Education in 2013. Huddersfield is the only University where 100% of permanent teaching staff are Fellows of the Higher Education Authority.
- Our courses have been accredited by 41 professional bodies. 94.6% of our postgraduate students go on to work and/or further study within six months of graduating.
- We have world-leading applied research groups in Biomedical Sciences, Engineering and Physical Sciences, Social Sciences and Arts and Humanities.
Programme Structure
To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
Other requirements
- A Master’s degree, normally with a classification of merit or distinction, or an honours degree (2:1 or above) or equivalent, may be considered, in a discipline appropriate to the proposed programme to be followed, or appropriate research or professional experience at postgraduate level, which has resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 87
- PTE Academic: 59
- IELTS: 6.5
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
- International: 35,069 AUD / year (≈ 18,700 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,859 AUD / year (≈ 5,257 GBP / year)
Part-time per year: National: £2,628 per year; International: £8,500 per year.
Living costs
Huddersfield, United Kingdom: 1,125–1,875 AUD / month.
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
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