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Overview
The PhD in Criminology from The University of Cambridge, is an advanced research degree, awarded on the basis of a thesis and an oral examination (viva voce). The primary purpose of the PhD is the preparation and presentation of a substantial piece of independent and original academic research.
Completion usually requires three to four years of full-time study, and five years if studying part-time, including a probationary period. Students are required to be resident in Cambridge during that time.
Learning Outcomes
The Cambridge PhD is designed as structured, flexible and individual preparation for becoming a professional researcher. It will help students develop the core skills needed by an arts, humanities or social sciences professional researcher of the future, which are valued by both academic and non-academic employers.
By the end of the programme, candidates will have acquired the skills, experience and knowledge to undertake postdoctoral work (research and teaching) or another related profession.
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Assessment- Thesis / Dissertation
- Successful completion of the doctoral programme involves, among other requirements, an oral examination (viva voce) of a thesis.
- Candidates for the PhD are reviewed formally on an annual basis, at the end of the first and second year (during the third and seventh terms).
- All first year students are required to participate in a review exercise, which involves submitting a progress report to be reviewed by academic staff at the Institute, who will then meet with candidates to discuss their progress.
- The aim of the PhD review is to consider general academic progress on your thesis, plan your fieldwork, and assess the intellectual standard of the report submitted for review.
- Following successful completion of the review exercise and at the end of their probationary period, PhD candidates can be formally registered for the PhD.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 60 months
- Flexible
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 110
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7.5
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Criminal Law Criminology View 11 other Masters in Criminal Law in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. 3.6
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at designated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. 110
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 7.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- Two academic references
- Transcript
- CV/resume
- Evidence of competence in English
- If required - you can check using our tool
- Statement of interest
- Research proposal
- Sample of work
- Master's degree, with at least a high Merit (67 per cent) or equivalent (3.6 GPA in the American system), preferably in a social science discipline, although applicants from other disciplines will also be considered.
Tuition Fee
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25758 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 25758 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months. -
National
8844 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 8844 GBP per year and a duration of 36 months.
Part time:
- National: £5,306
- International: £15,454
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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