MPhil/PhD Criminology
University of LincolnLincoln · IELTS 7.0
GBP 16,900Per year
- Level
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Mode
- Full-time
- Subject
- Sociology
- Location
- United Kingdom
- IELTS
- 6.5 overall, no part below 5.5
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Overview
We welcome applications for PhD research degrees in a wide range of criminological topics. For students who wish to study for a shorter period, we also offer a two-year MPhil research degree.
Entry requirements
| Degree | 2:1 |
|---|---|
| Master's degree | a good Master's degree in any background. As part of your application you will also need to provide a viable research proposal. Guidance can be found on our writing a research proposal webpage. We require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an o… |
English language requirements
| IELTS | 6.5 overall, no part below 5.5 |
|---|
We require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 5.5 in each element of the test.
We also consider other English language qualifications and if your score is below our requirements, you may be eligible for one of our pre-sessional English language programmes.
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Fees
International students: £23,300 per year
Start dates
2027
Application deadline
Rolling admissions
Campus
- Lancaster, UK, United Kingdom
If you studied in United States
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Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
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