Overview
Key Features
Our Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy programme at Loughborough University is home to world-leading, original and internationally excellent research in sociology, criminology and social policy.
Our staff work with a wide range of public and third sector bodies (including BBC Trust, Metropolitan Police, the Electoral Commission, the College of Mediators, UK Drug Policy Commission, the Department of Health, Department of Work and Pensions, Child Poverty Action Group, Trust for London, Thomas Pocklington Trust, Children’s Commissioner, and many others).
The School is home to a lively community of 110 postgraduates working closely with 80 specialist supervisors who conduct research at the cutting-edge of developments in their fields.
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Research areas:
- Applied criminal justice
- Children, young people and families
- Digital and health technologies
- Consumption, culture and inequalities
- Intersectionalities and citizenship
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Each research project has its own deadline. If you apply with your own research project, you can apply anytime.
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Disciplines
Communication Studies Sociology Criminology View 18 other PhDs in Communication Studies in United KingdomExplore more key information
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English requirements
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Student insurance
Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:
- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
A 2:1 honours degree or (equivalent international qualification) in a relevant discipline.
- Applicants without a postgraduate qualification will be required to complete research training in tandem with their doctoral programme.
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International
21500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21500 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4849 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4849 GBP per year during 36 months.
Living costs for Loughborough
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Please see our website for a list of research degree funding and scholarships.
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy.
Available Scholarships
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