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PhD Criminology at University of Kent

University of Kent, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A research PhD (page also covers MA by Research) in criminology within the School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research, with seminars, specialist support and the Common Study Programme in Critical Criminology.

Faculty: School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research  |  Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time  |  Intake: September, January  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury)  |  Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Supervised doctoral research, staff and graduate seminars, the biannual Common Study Programme in Critical Criminology conference and the Researcher Development Programme.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good honours degree or MA in criminology, criminal justice or a related social science discipline. International applicants: this course requires a Very Good level of English (high CEFR B2), for example IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component or PTE Academic 67 with at least 59 in each sub-test; a degree from the UK or a majority English-speaking country is also accepted.

International applicants: GBP 21,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September, January

Duration: 3 to 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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