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PhD Criminology at University of Sheffield

University of Sheffield, United Kingdom

Programme overview

PhD in criminology within the School of Law, which is respected internationally for criminological research. The thesis is followed by a viva voce.

Department: School of Law  |  Duration: 3 to 3.5 years full-time; 6 to 7 years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time or part-time  |  Intake: October  |  Location: Sheffield, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Empirical criminology projects spend year one on research questions and ethical approval, year two on data collection and analysis, and later years on analysis and writing up.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) and minimum Merit in a postgraduate taught degree (or equivalent). Research proposal of 3,000 to 4,000 words, writing sample, two references and transcripts required; external applicants are interviewed.

Intake: October

Duration: 3 to 3.5 years full-time; 6 to 7 years part-time

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