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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Oxford
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Oxford
Full Time
SEP-25
3 years
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
University of Oxford
Part Time
SEP-25
6 years
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About the course
The DPhil Criminology is offered as either a full-time 3-4 year degree, or a part-time 6-8 year degree. The DPhil entails researching and writing a thesis of between 75,000 and 100,000 words under the guidance of at least one supervisor who will be an acknowledged authority on their chosen topic.
As a first-year full-time student, or in your first two years as a part-time student, you will follow courses of instruction in criminological research methods to develop your skills whilst working under the guidance of at least one supervisor who will be an acknowledged authority on their chosen topic. After three or at most four years (no later than eight years for the part-time pathway) you are expected to submit your final thesis.
Criminology DPhil skills training sessions are offered by the Centre for Criminology. You must complete both modules during your DPhil and you can choose which term/academic year it would be most useful for you to take each.
he areas in which members of the Centre for Criminology are able to offer supervision include.
Assessment
You will be admitted in the first instance to Probationer Research Student (PRS) status.
In your third term (sixth term for the part-time pathway), you will normally apply for transfer from PRS status to full DPhil status by submitting a research outline and a substantial piece of written work. These are assessed by two members of the Centre for Criminology, who will also interview you about your work. A similar exercise then takes place in your sixth term (twelfth term for the part-time pathway) when you will apply for Confirmation of DPhil status.
After three or at most four years (no later than eight years for the part-time pathway) you are expected to submit your final thesis. Your thesis of between 75,000 and 100,000 words will be read by two examiners who conduct an in-depth oral examination with the student, known as a viva voce. On the basis of their report, you will either be awarded the DPhil or referred back to make revisions to the thesis.
Graduate destinations
Recent graduates of the DPhil Criminology have pursued careers in the following areas.
professional careers in criminal justice agencies and the law
university research and teaching in academic criminology and law schools
research careers
government departments
voluntary organisations in the crime and justice field.
As a minimum, applicants should hold or be predicted to achieve the equivalent of the following UK qualifications or their equivalent: a master's degree with an average mark of 67% or above; and a first-class or a strong upper second class (usually a minimum weighted average of 67%) undergraduate degree with honours. The qualifications above should be achieved in one of the following subject areas or disciplines: law; sociology; politics economics; social policy; psychology; history; or another social science or humanities subject relevant to criminology. For applicants with a degree from the USA, the minimum GPA sought is 3.7 out of 4.0.
Students living in
Domestic
£10,290 per year
Students from Domestic
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£29,350 per year
Students from EU
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£29,350 per year
Students from International
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