Overview

Postgraduate research in the School of Social and Political Sciences is informed by the expertise of its team of academics who have long-standing links to government, research organisations, and the voluntary sector.

Opportunities for research are available across a range of topics in social and political sciences.

Current students’ research projects include:

Motivation of officers in the police force

Women and Prevent

Regional inequalities in attitudes to policing in England.

Career and Personal Development

Graduates from the Criminology course at University of Lincoln may go on to take positions as researchers or academics in institutes of higher education. Others may choose to use the experience for personal development and go on to careers in related sectors.

Programme Structure

Staff have expertise for postgraduate supervision in the following research areas:

crime control

policing

the penal system

comparative criminology

penology

miscarriages of justice

sex work

domestic violence

green criminology

desistance from crime

terrorism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months
Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-05-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-02-01 00:00:00

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More details

Places are limited for some courses, so it is best to submit your application as early as possible.

Language

English

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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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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

MPhil: First or upper second class honours degree or Master’s degree.

PhD: Master’s degree with a research component.

Tuition Fee

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International

15900 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 15900 GBP per year during 24 months.
National

4830 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4830 GBP per year during 24 months.

Living costs for Lincoln

660 - 1140 GBP /month

Living costs

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