Overview
Within the Criminology PhD programme from University of Nicosia , by the end of the period of doctoral study, students are expected to:
- Comprehend basic principles of research design, including an understanding of how to conceptualize criminological research, formulate researchable problems, and construct and test hypotheses.
- Be able to demonstrate originality in the application of knowledge, together with a practical understanding of how research and enquiry are used to create and interpret knowledge in their field.
- Be able to manage successfully all the stages of a research project, including managing data, and conducting and disseminating research in a way that is consistent with both professional practice and the normal principles of research ethics.
- Apply expert knowledge in specific areas of the discipline, such as Law, Law Enforcement, Corrections, Courts, Social Services etc.
- Be able to explain and identify open problems and areas needing development in their fields.
- Be able to act autonomously in the planning and implementation of research.
- Exhibit competence in the use of quantitative and qualitative methodologies in criminological enquiry and exhibit skills in the use of quantitative and qualitative data analysis methods.
Career Prospects
A Criminology PhD programme from University of Nicosia prepares students to lead change and/or policy making in the communities or the organisations they choose to work:
- Academia (Research/Teaching Faculty)
- Law enforcement agencies
- Probation and parole services
- Correctional settings
- Social services
- Research and analysis for government or private consulting firms
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By the end of the period of doctoral study, students are expected to:
- Develop students’ in depth understanding and critical analysis of current literature and research methodology in the field of Criminology.
- Provide students with a critical awareness of current problems and debates within the field, and enhance their skills in critical evaluation of theoretical and empirical literature relevant to criminological and criminal justice research.
- Develop students’ understanding in applying research competencies to practical issues, and develop skills in communicating criminological knowledge to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- Make a significant contribution to the status of criminal justice and criminology as a discipline, through the advancement of knowledge and professional practice within the sector.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- The minimum requirement for admission to the doctoral degree programme is a Master’s Degree and a Thesis Proposal.
- In addition to the above, applicants must also satisfy the following requirements:
- The Master’s Degree should be in the areas of Humanities and/or Social Sciences (i.e. Criminology, Psychology, Law, Sociology or other relevant disciplines)
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