University of Northampton

Criminology PhD

University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton

Course overview

If you are a graduate in Criminology or a similar discipline, this Criminology PhD programme offers an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge and research skills. The PhD in Criminology is an advanced research degree, awarded based on successful oral defence (viva voce) of the final thesis. A PhD is the highest qualification that any UK university can award.

It will also offer researchers an excellent opportunity to develop their career in academia or move into higher management positions in the industry. Our faculty of Business and Law welcomes applications that fit with the specialisms of our research staff. Find out more about the Institute for Public Safety, Crime and Justice (IPSCJ) The closing dates for applications for the October intake is 1 August, and for the March intake is 11 December.

Key highlights

  • Advanced research degree awarded on successful viva voce defence of thesis
  • Highest qualification a UK university can award
  • Research supervised in line with research staff specialisms
  • Links to the Institute for Public Safety, Crime and Justice
  • Develops research skills for academic or senior industry careers

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:1 — or above

Scholarships

  • Alumni PGCE Bursary Award

    This will be a £500 cash payment that will not have to be repaid and does not affect the payment of a student’s maintenance loans.

    Up to £500

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Sir John Lowther Scholarship

    The Sir John Lowther Scholarship provides financial awards of up to £2,000 to a postgraduate student within the Arts.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Criminology lecturer
  • Academic researcher
  • Criminal justice policy adviser
  • Senior research analyst
  • Senior manager in criminal justice services

Cost of study

International: £16,850

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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