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Doctor of Criminology and Criminal Justice (DCCJ) at Cardiff University

Cardiff University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A professional doctorate for practitioners in criminology and criminal justice, combining taught modules with applied research in a professional context. Students learn alongside professionals from social work, social policy and education and are supervised by internationally recognised criminology scholars; part-time study is designed around working professionals.

Department: School of Social Sciences  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Taught modules on contemporary theory and research evidence followed by a thesis stage focused on research relevant to the student's professional practice.

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Entry requirements

A good first degree (normally 2:1 or above) or equivalent international degree, and usually a master's degree; either should be subject-relevant (e.g. social sciences or humanities) or other studies must show substantive subject knowledge. At least two years of professional experience in a criminology or criminal justice-related field, with current access to professional settings. English: IELTS overall 7.0 with at least 6.5 in all other subskills, or accepted equivalent. Application deadline 1 June each year (later applications considered only if places remain).

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