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.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

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.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-02 00:00:00
Starting 2025-04-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-01-15 00:00:00
Starting 2025-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-16 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

110

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Criminology View 38 other PhDs in Criminology in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

110

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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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International

29826 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 29826 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

9858 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9858 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for Cambridge

846 - 1465 GBP /month

Living costs

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

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Scholarships Information

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