Integrated PhD Criminology at University of Essex

Programme overview

Four-year integrated PhD in Criminology in the Department of Sociology and Criminology. Year 1 follows the MA Criminology programme before PhD study begins in year 2, providing training in the research mind-set needed for doctoral work.

Department: Department of Sociology and Criminology | Duration: 4 - 5 years full-time | Intake: October 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 follows the MA Criminology: Formative Debates in Criminology (20 credits), Current Controversies in Criminology (20 credits), Sociological Research Design (20 credits), 60 credits of options and a Postgraduate Taught Project and Academic Skills dissertation (60 credits); the PhD thesis from year 2 is no longer than 80,000 words.

Career pathways

Many postgraduates go on to academic careers in the UK and overseas; others work in non-governmental organisations, local authorities, specialist think tanks, government departments, charities, media production and market research.

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Entry requirements

2:2 degree, or international equivalent, in a social science or Humanities subject, or another discipline that includes at least two humanities or social science modules (which can include the research project/dissertation). Applications with a degree below a 2:2 or equivalent, or a non-social-sciences degree, are considered depending on relevant professional or voluntary experience, previous modules studied and/or personal statement. English language (if first language is not English): IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.

International applicants: GBP 21,675 a year. International fee; fees increase for each academic year of study. Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 4 - 5 years full-time

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