PhD Criminology
Keele University
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The criminology group at the Centre for Social Policy is dedicated to the advancement of research in the fields of crime, punishment and criminal justice, grounded in sociological, theoretical, public policy and systematic empirical approaches.Keele University has been an international centre for research and teaching in crime and justice since the late 1960s.The criminology group at the Centre for Social Policy is dedicated to the advancement of research in the fields of crime, punishment and ...Read more

The criminology group at the Centre for Social Policy is dedicated to the advancement of research in the fields of crime, punishment and criminal justice, grounded in sociological, theoretical, public policy and systematic empirical approaches.

Keele University has been an international centre for research and teaching in crime and justice since the late 1960s.

The criminology group at the Centre for Social Policy is dedicated to the advancement of research in the fields of crime, punishment and criminal justice, grounded in sociological, theoretical, public policy and systematic empirical approaches. We regard criminology as a multidisciplinary field of study. Research conducted in the Centre reflects its strengths and expertise in policing, crime prevention and community justice, the third sector in criminal justice, victimology, professional practice in criminal justice, cultural representations of crime and punishment, risk, governance and regulation, and race, gender and citizenship in criminal justice. Members also conduct historical, comparative and psychosocial research on crime and justice, deploying a wide range of methodologies.

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The Centre welcomes postgraduate research students from around the world as members of this community, providing a high standard of facilities, including well equipped office space, postgraduate seminars, an annual postgraduate conference and social events. The inter-disciplinary nature of Faculty provides excellent opportunities for networking both with other postgraduates and with the academic staff at Keele, thus helping postgraduate researchers to achieve their full potential in a stimulating and lively environment.

UK student visa regulations mean that students classed as overseas for fees purposes may normally only register on a full-time basis, unless they are Distance Learners.

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WUSCA ranking:
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93/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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42nd
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61st
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Gloria
12 Dec 23

Best aspect the University library and how much freedom clubs and societies get. Something is always happening in the university- like events etc and then also we have a market in..Read more

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Dale
07 Nov 23

- it is a great place to study because the staff are very supportive, the online facilities reasonably easy to navigate, and access to lecture recordings is a necessity to me -..Read more

Entry requirements

Students require an Honours degree with a first or 2.1 classifications, or the equivalent if you have been educated outside the UK. Any other academic and/or professional qualifications you may have are also considered, and in some cases form an integral part of the entrance requirement. 

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£4,786 per year

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Students from Domestic

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Continuation Fee - £300 (1-12 months). The mentioned fee is for 2024/25 entry. There may be a slight increase in 2025/26 entry

£16,042 per year

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Students from EU

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Continuation Fee - £300 (1-12 months). The mentioned fee is for 2024/25 entry. There may be a slight increase in 2025/26 entry.

£16,042 per year

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Continuation Fee - £300 (1-12 months). The mentioned fee is for 2024/25 entry. There may be a slight increase in 2025/26 entry.

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Gloria
12 Dec 23
Best aspect the University library and how much freedom clubs and societies get. Something is always happening in the university- like events etc and then also we have a market in...
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Dale
07 Nov 23
Criminology BA (Hons)
- it is a great place to study because the staff are very supportive, the online facilities reasonably easy to navigate, and access to lecture recordings is a necessity to me -...
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Keele University
Staffordshire Keele Staffordshire ST5 5BG United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Stoke-on-Trent  4.6 miles away

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