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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Loughborough University
Full Time
JAN
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Loughborough University
Full Time
JAN
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Loughborough University
Full Time
APR-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Loughborough University
Part Time
JUL-25
6 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Loughborough University
Part Time
JAN
6 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Loughborough University
Part Time
APR-25
6 years
Select a an exam type
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 and Pensions, Child Poverty Action Group, Trust for London, Thomas Pocklington Trust, Children’s Commissioner, and many others).
The School is home to a lively community of 110 postgraduates working closely with 80 specialist supervisors who conduct research at the cutting-edge of developments in their fields.
A 2:1 honours degree or (equivalent international qualification) in a relevant discipline. Applicants without a postgraduate qualification will be required to complete research training in tandem with their doctoral programme.
Students living in
Domestic
£4,712 per year
Students from Domestic
The above mentioned fee are applicable to projects starting in April 2024, and July 2024.
£20,250 per year
Students from EU
The above mentioned fee are applicable to projects starting in April 2024, and July 2024. £21,500 full-time degree per annum 2024-25 tuition fees are applicable to projects starting in October 2024, January 2025, April 2025 and July 2025.
£20,250 per year
Students from International
The above mentioned fee are applicable to projects starting in April 2024, and July 2024. £21,500 full-time degree per annum 2024-25 tuition fees are applicable to projects starting in October 2024, January 2025, April 2025 and July 2025.
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