Criminology

Course Overview

The PhD Criminology at Queen's University Belfast is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about upholding justice and legal frameworks. this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. Students are encouraged to join one or more of eight research centres in the School. The Centre for Justice Studies (CJS) provides a focus for criminological research. The scope of CJS research includes the causes and correlates of crime and other forms of social harms, as well as the responses of the criminal justice system. International tuition fees are £22,500 per year, home/UK fees are £26,445 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, a 90% continuation rate, and 82% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

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