Overview

You’ll be part of an active research community in the Law and Criminology Department at Sheffield Hallam University .

This gives you a range of opportunities to take part in seminars, reading groups, writing retreats and collaborative projects.

Features

You’ll be part of the Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice, a leading centre for social justice and human rights.

With the support of the centre, you’ll be able to develop innovative projects which have broader significance for community, national and international policy engagement.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-02-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-05-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

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Applicants from the UK can apply at any time. The courses do fill up, so you might have to wait for the next entry.

Language

English

PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Criminal Law View 16 other PhDs in Criminal Law in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

67

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants should hold a strong undergraduate degree (2.1 or above) and/or a relevant masters qualification (or expectation of the same).

All applicants must submit a completed postgraduate application form including a 1500 word research proposal.

You are encouraged to find out more about our staff and their current research to inform the development of your research proposal and to ensure it aligns with our research themes. Before submitting your proposal, please contact the member(s) of staff listed against the relevant research theme.

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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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Tuition Fee

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International

17205 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17205 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 48 months.

Part-time fees

Home: £2,393 per year

International/EU: £8,605 per year

Living costs for Sheffield

555 - 977 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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