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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of West London - (UWL)
Full Time
SEP-25
4 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of West London - (UWL)
Full Time
SEP-25
4 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of West London - (UWL)
Part Time
SEP-25
6 years
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Overview
A PhD in Criminology offers one of the leading areas of research at the University of West London (UWL), as recognised in the rating of our work in Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021.
Criminological research at UWL spans a range of topics and areas from policing to sentencing, security studies, transnational crime and terrorism, socio-legal studies and judicial processes.
Our supervisors have strong research backgrounds, often with a focus on key groups that fall under the heading of diversity and inclusion. Our supervisors also have extensive links with criminal justice agencies, voluntary groups and a range of think tanks and research organisations.
Applications are invited for research in the areas indicated below. We are committed to providing access and maintaining a high standard of support for students. Our recent doctoral graduates have gone on to lectureships at universities and successful careers in related fields of work.
The minimum entry requirements for a research degree are a good first degree (First Class or Upper Second Class), or equivalent qualification in a relevant field, a masters degree (MA, MSc, MBA or MRes) with Merit, or equivalent postgraduate or research experience.
Students living in
Domestic
£3,995 per year
Students from Domestic
The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £3,995. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.
£14,750 per year
Students from EU
The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £14,750. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.
£14,750 per year
Students from International
The fee for 2024/25 entry is: £14,750. There might be slight increase in fee for 2025/26 entry.
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