PhD Criminology
Aberystwyth University
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Penglais Campus CN

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Full Time

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SEP-26

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3 Years

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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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Penglais Campus CN

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SEP-26

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3 Years

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Aberystwyth is a university with a welcoming culture, and a thriving, vibrant research community. We’ve been named Welsh University of the Year 2020, have produced ground-breaking research, and we’re situated on the beautiful West Coast of Wales, so you’ll be studying in a location like no other.Founded in 1901, the Department of Law and Criminology has an extensive, distinctive and varied experience of legal and criminological education and academic work. The Department of Law and Criminology ...Read more

Aberystwyth is a university with a welcoming culture, and a thriving, vibrant research community. We’ve been named Welsh University of the Year 2020, have produced ground-breaking research, and we’re situated on the beautiful West Coast of Wales, so you’ll be studying in a location like no other.Founded in 1901, the Department of Law and Criminology has an extensive, distinctive and varied experience of legal and criminological education and academic work. The Department of Law and Criminology is always keen to welcome research students who make an important contribution to the Department and University. We pride ourselves on the high standard of supervision provided for postgraduate students. You’ll find that your supervisor will not only be there to help, advise and offer encouragement, but also guide you through the PhD process.

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67/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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62nd
CUG Ranking
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45th
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lilly
19 Feb 25

I love Uni because of its great community...Read more

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Meuni Sara
28 Jan 25

Friendly people and lecturers. Overall comfortable..Read more

Entry requirements

2:1 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area, or equivalent.

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£5,006 per year

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£19,070 per year

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£19,070 per year

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19 Feb 25
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Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth University, Reception, Penglais Aberystwyth Ceredigion SY23 3FL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberystwyth  0.4 miles away

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