Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy

Course Overview

The PhD Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy at Loughborough University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding human behaviour. Based in Loughborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy at Loughborough has long been recognised as an international centre of academic excellence and for our cutting-edge interdisciplinary work. Our Criminology, Sociology and Social Policy department is home to world-leading, original and internationally excellent research in sociology, criminology and social policy. Our staff work with a wide range of public and third sector bodies (including BBC Trust, Metropolitan Police, the Electoral Commission, the College of Mediators, UK Drug Policy Commission, the Department of Health, Department of Work an... International tuition fees are £5,006 per year, home/UK fees are £22,360 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a 80% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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Graduate Outcomes

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