Overview

The D.Prof in Criminal Justice is a unique programme offered at the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) designed for professionals working in the Criminal Justice sector who are interested in furthering their development as expert practitioners.

Why study with us

Online resources provide the flexibility to study when and where it suits you, within a guided and structured framework.

The course is taught by lecturers with frontline experience in criminal justice organisations and those who are research active in this area.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Criminal Justice - an International Perspective

Research Methods

Research in Practice

Organisational Development and Partnerships

Decision Making in the context of Threat

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-11-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Criminal Justice View 10 other PhDs in Criminal Justice in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

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

Students with an undergraduate degree will commence at Stage 1 of the Professional Doctorate Programme.

The possession of a good honours degree will be required and the applicant will be able to:

(a) demonstrate the ability to work at Masters level

(b) demonstrate they are or have been active in professional practice in the area of criminal justice (e.g. through engagement in research projects, publications, presentation of papers at conferences, professional qualifications).

Holders of a relevant Masters degree (Pass) may enter directly at Stage Two of the Professional Doctorate programme subject to an interview and review of a project proposal. If you do not possess a relevant Masters degree but want to progress to the Professional Doctorate programme at Stage 2, UCLan and other universities provide a considerable choice on relevant Masters degrees. Please speak to the course leader for further information.

Tuition Fee

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International

15500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15500 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

5000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5000 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Preston

751 - 1425 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Criminal Justice.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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