Overview

In the Criminology programme from Queen's University Belfast, you'll work in academia and/or social research, the public or third sector, and have an interest in areas such as victims and/or perpetrators of crime, children’s rights, policing, youth and criminal justice, people who have come into conflict with the law, education, conflict and social change, and social inequality, for example.

Features

Staff in the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work publish world-class research which has local and global impact.

Our funders and partners include research councils, government departments, the EU, the Council of Europe and large foundations.

Our research informs the development of policies in many areas, including education, criminal justice, teaching and learning, the well-being of children, social cohesion and justice, mental health and trauma informed practice.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Children’s Rights

Shared Education

Language Education Research

Applied Behaviour Analysis

Justice Studies

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00

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More details

If you want to apply for postgraduate funding, you should check the School/Institute webpage for information on the deadlines.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Criminology View 38 other PhDs in Criminology in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

The minimum academic requirement for admission to a research degree programme is normally an Upper Second Class Honours degree from a UK or ROI HE provider, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University. Further information can be obtained by contacting the School of Social Sciences, Education and Social Work.

International students wishing to apply to Queen's University Belfast (and for whom English is not their first language), must be able to demonstrate their proficiency in English in order to benefit fully from their course of study or research. Non-EEA nationals must also satisfy UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) immigration requirements for English language for visa purposes.

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

20500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 20500 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Belfast

561 - 887 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

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