PhD in Criminology

Language: English

Delivered: On Campus, Online

Campus Location: Leicester, United Kingdom

Disciplines: Criminology

Overview

PhD students at the University of Leicester complete an independent research project under the guidance of a supervisory team.

Key Facts

• We offer PhD supervision in Criminology in areas compatible with the research interests of our academic staff.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

• Causes of crime
• Victimisation and victimology
• Crime prevention and security studies
• Probation, prisons and offender rehabilitation
• Gender crime and violence

Check out the full curriculum on the programme website.

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

GPA: Upper Second Class

English Requirements

TOEFL iBT: 90

Other Requirements

General Requirements

• You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelor's) degree with at least First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution.
• You will normally be expected to hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject (at Merit or above) or be able to demonstrate equivalent research experience and academic writing skills.
• Research Proposal Form
• CV
• Personal statement explaining your interest in the research, your experience, why it is worth doing and why we should consider you.
• Copies of your Degree Certificates and Marks Transcripts of study already completed and if possible a transcript to-date of any study currently being undertaken.
• If your documents are not in English please include an official translation.
• In the reference section please enter the contact details of your two academic referees in the text boxes provided or upload letters of reference if already available.

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

International tuition fee: AUD 33,756 per year (approx. 18,000 GBP per year).

Domestic tuition fee: AUD 9,823 per year (approx. 5,238 GBP per year).

Additional details: International: 18,000 - 20,200 GBP per year.

Living Costs

Leicester, United Kingdom: AUD 1,408 - 2,674 per month.

Scholarships are available.