Criminology

Course Overview

The PhD Criminology at University of Leicester is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about upholding justice and legal frameworks. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. We offer PhD and MPhil supervision in Criminology in areas compatible with the research interests of our academic staff including: - Causes of crime - Victimisation and victimology - Crime prevention and security studies - Probation, prisons and offender rehabilitation - Gender crime and violence - Hate crime and social justice - Forensic science and psychology in criminal justice - Police and policing - Security and terrorism International tuition fees are £5,238 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 83% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,000 within three years, a 89% continuation rate, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Graduate Outcomes

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