PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Criminology

Name: Criminology
Price: 20500 GBP
Availability: InStock

Royal Holloway, University of London

London, England

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4 yearsDuration

£20,500Per Year (Intl)

£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The PhD Criminology at Royal Holloway, University of London is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. The multidisciplinary Department of Law and Criminology is home to applied, theoretical and doctrinal research across Criminology, Forensic Psychology, Law, Social Work, and Sociology. In the latest Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021), 100% of our submission was assessed as world leading or internationally excellent for research impact. The Department is home to about 50 research active staff and 50 PhD students. International tuition fees are £20,500 per year, home/UK fees are £5,006 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £24,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Criminological Theory

Research Methods in Criminology

Quantitative Analysis for Social Research

Qualitative Research Design and Practice

Contemporary Issues in Crime and Justice

Specialist Research Project

Criminology Seminar Series

Professional Development and Knowledge Exchange

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6.5	6	6	6	6
PTE Academic	61	—	—	—	—

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,500

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£82,000

Home Student Fee

£5,006

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees & funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Royal Holloway, University of London

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£25,000	£29,000	£33,000
3 years	£23,500	£28,000	£35,000
5 years	£27,500	£36,500	£51,000

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-01-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

59%Working

11%Studying

12%Work & Study

6%Seeking Work

44%Professional Jobs

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