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PhD Cultural and Global Criminology at University of Kent

University of Kent, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A research PhD for doctoral candidates studying crime, harm and its control with a politically engaged, international understanding that takes account of global and cultural context.

Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Intake: January or September  |  Study mode: full-time; distance learning with attendance (Canterbury)  |  Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Advanced research skills, subject-specific training and transferable skills development alongside a supervised doctoral project; applicants submit a high-quality research proposal fitting the programme's research themes.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A good honours degree or MA in criminology, criminal justice or a related social science discipline; a high-quality research proposal is required. 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: January or September

Duration: 3 years full-time

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

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