MPhil/PhD Criminology
University of LincolnLincoln · IELTS 7.0
GBP 16,900Per year
- Level
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Duration
- PhD: Full Time 2 years - 4 years or Part Time 3 years - 6 years
- Mode
- Part-time
- Subject
- Sociology
- Location
- United Kingdom
- IELTS
- 7.0 overall, no part below 6.5
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Overview
If you are a graduate in Criminology or a similar discipline, this Criminology PhD programme offers an excellent opportunity to expand your knowledge and research skills. The PhD in Criminology is an advanced research degree, awarded based on successful oral defence (viva voce) of the final thesis. A PhD is the highest qualification that any UK university can award. It will also offer researchers an excellent opportunity to develop their career in academia or move into higher management positions in the industry. Our faculty of Business and Law welcomes applications that fit with the specialisms of our research staff. Find out more about the Institute for Public Safety, Crime and Justice (IPSCJ) The closing dates for applications for the October intake is 1 August, and for the March intake is 11 December.
Entry requirements
| Degree | 2:1 · or above |
|---|
English language requirements
| IELTS | 7.0 overall, no part below 6.5 |
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If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate that you meet the IELTS test minimum score – 7.0 overall, 6.5 in writing and 6.5 in other sections (or equivalent). Please note that
Fees
International students: £16,850
Start dates
October 2026 / March 2026
Application deadline
No fixed deadline — apply as early as possible. Applications close when the course is full.
Campus
- Waterside Campus, Northampton, United Kingdom
Entry requirements for your country
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Scholarships at University of Northampton
4 for this level- Alumni PGCE Bursary Award£500.00 (US$ 646)
- Chevening Scholarships
- Sir John Lowther Scholarship£1,000.00 (US$ 1,291) - £3,000.00 (US$ 3
- The Chancellor's Fund£50.00 (US$ 65) - £750.00 (US$ 969)
Plan your first year
Change the figures to your ownTuitionGBP 16,850
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in total
The health surcharge is paid for the whole visa when you apply; one year is counted here. Figures as gov.uk showed them on 24 October 2026.
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Your Student visa
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