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PhD Criminology at University of Hull

University of Hull, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A PhD in criminology at Hull, supported by the Centre for Criminology and Criminal Justice. Research strengths include evaluative criminal justice and penological research, with growing focus on surveillance, terrorism, information and communication technologies, and transnational criminology.

Duration: 3 years full-time (up to 12 months further writing-up); 6 years part-time (up to 24 months writing-up)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Hull, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Full-time PhD students complete three years of research, with up to 12 months of thesis finalisation; thesis submission is expected by 3 years and 3 months full-time or 6 years and 6 months part-time. Students present their work at the weekly postgraduate workshop, the research luncheon and senior research seminars, and take research training through the School and the University's Postgraduate Training Scheme.

Career pathways

Research students have gone on to rewarding careers both within and outside academia.

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Application information

Entry requirements

At least a 2:1 Honours degree, or international equivalent, in a related discipline appropriate to the intended research. Contacting a prospective supervisor before applying is helpful but not essential. International applicants need academic IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in each skill.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time postgraduate research (PGR) tuition fee, per year. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time postgraduate research (PGR) tuition fee, per year. Source

Intake: 2027 entry; 2028 entry

Duration: 3 years

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