Overview

The D.Prof in Criminal Justice is a unique programme offered at The University of Lancashire 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 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

86

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PTE Academic

61

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Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Preston, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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

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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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86

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61

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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.

Two references will be required.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

5510 GBP / year

≈ 5510 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5510 GBP / year

≈ 5510 GBP / year

Additional Details

part-time: £2,755 per year

Living costs

Preston

United Kingdom

751 - 1425 GBP / month

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

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