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27 Full-time PhD programmes in Criminal Law

Law and Criminology
Undertake a period of intensive, supervised study – where you critically investigate and evaluate an approved topic and make an original contribution to knowledge at Sheffield Hallam University, the Law and Criminology Group

Law
This Law ccourse from the University of West London provides a lively and stimulating research environment, attracting students from all over the world.

Law
The Law programme at Universidade Nova de Lisboa is a four-year programme leading to a PhD degree in law. The Programme comprises a taught component (over three semesters) where advanced legal studies are carried out with an interdisciplinary focus.

Law
The Law PhD programme from University of York was ranked joint first for the excellence of its research outputs in Times Higher Education's ranking of the 2014 Research Excellence Framework.

Criminology and Criminal Justice
The School provides a stimulating and supportive environment for postgraduate training. The emphasis is on small groups, close working relationships between students and supervisors, and development towards full professional participation in the subject area. The Criminology and Criminal Justice programme is offered at Bangor University.

Law
The Law programme of the Queen Mary University of London is one of the largest in the UK, with more than 120 research students.
Juris Doctor
Outstanding lawyers need cutting-edge practical skills to succeed in a rapidly changing world. We offer a Juris Doctor degree at the Suffolk University.
Criminology and Criminal Justice
The Criminology and Criminal Justice program from University of Nevada, Las Vegas will prepare students for research, teaching, and professional employment at universities, research institutes, and criminal justice related agencies — including, governmental agencies, related non-profit agencies, public policy institutes, and the private sector.
Law
The School of Law at Oxford Brookes University comprises a number of research groups, supporting our doctoral students and encouraging wide participation both through our partnerships with other research groups, and our busy programme of conferences, research events and lectures.
Law (Three Year)
The School of Law at the University at Buffalo is one of only a few law schools located on an international border, and, offers a degree in Law (Three Year).
Law, Policing, and Criminal Justice
The Law, Policing, and Criminal Justice programme offered by Canterbury Christ Church University develops expertise in legal systems, public safety, and justice processes.
Law
Advanced legal research with LSE Law's PhD programme, supervised by leading scholars, immersed in a vibrant community, and offering comprehensive training. Learn more at the Law programme from London School of Economics and Political Science.
Criminal Law
The Criminal Law programme from University of Auckland is a premier, comprehensive three-year postgraduate degree that equips students for a diverse array of legal careers.
Juridical Science
The Doctor of Juridical Science program at Shanghai Jiao Tong University provides a unique opportunity for outstanding international law graduates to study at the KoGuan Law School. Students with outstanding academic credentials are welcome to apply to our S.J.D. program.
Criminal Law
A graduate of the doctoral studies in the Criminal Law study programme at Comenius University Bratislava masters the scientific methods of basic and applied research in legal sciences, which serve as a basis for conducting research and development.
History of Crime, Policing and Criminal Justice
Within the History discipline at The Open University UK a specific research group is devoted to the study of criminal justice history: the Centre for the History of Crime, Policing and Criminal Justice.
Criminology, Law and Society
The Criminology, Law and Society graduate program at University of Florida has two areas of special emphasis: crime and justice, and law and society.
Criminal Law
The Criminal Law program at University of Utah supports innovative research, community outreach, and policy initiatives relating to criminal law, criminal procedure, evidence, criminal justice policy reform, and important legal practice skills.
Law
Coming to the Law program of the University College Dublin creates the possibility of expert supervision by leading researchers in a wide variety of fields.
Law
The multidisciplinary Department of Law and Criminology at the Royal Holloway University of London is home to applied, theoretical and doctrinal research across Criminology, Forensic Psychology, Law, Social Work, and Sociology.