Doctor of PhilosophyFull-time

Criminology and Criminal Justice* PhD

University of GloucestershireCheltenham, United Kingdom
Level
Doctor of Philosophy
Duration
4 Years
Mode
Full-time
Subject
Sociology
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
6.5 overall

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Overview

Join our supportive and expert community of researchers as a student on our MSc by Research or PhD programme. We produce innovative research offering insights and solutions for society’s most pressing challenges. We welcome proposals for research degrees on a wide range of topics relating to criminology or policing. Our team’s particular research strengths lie in: Restorative justice and restorative practice Domestic abuse, stalking and coercive control Sexual and gender-based violence Homicide

English language requirements

IELTS6.5 overall

IELTS 6.5 (6.

Fees

International students: £5,350

UK students: £5,350

Start dates

Oct 2026 Feb 2027 Oct 2027 Feb 2028

Application deadline

No fixed deadline — apply as early as possible. Applications close when the course is full.

Campus

  • Distance Learning (UoG delivery), United Kingdom

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Postgraduate Research

Academic

PhD: applicants must have successfully completed a Master’s degree with a good grade in a related subject/ field. In addition, some programmes may require work experience and/or a strong portfolio of work. Doctorate: applicants must have successfully completed a Master’s degree with a good grade in a related subject/ field, and are required to evidence professional work experience and/or a strong portfolio of work, as relevant. Both PhD & Doctorate: applicants are required to submit a research proposal. See Applying for a research degree for more information.

English language

English level required: All postgraduate research programmes, including DBA and PhD programmes=IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in writing and no less than 5.5 in any other component

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Scholarships at University of Gloucestershire

2 for this level
  • Alumni Award
  • Postgraduate Taught Merit Scholarship£5,000.00 (US$ 6,457)
All scholarships at University of Gloucestershire

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TuitionGBP 5,350
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 20,736

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Cheltenham, South West, United Kingdom

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