Leicester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD/MPhil Criminology - Police and Policing in Leicester United Kingdom | University of Leicester
University of Leicester
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Leicester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
17,550
(c. USD23,562.28)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
We are a multidisciplinary team of criminology experts focused on intensive research. For over three decades, we've maintained outstanding standards in education, academic investigation, business initiatives, and professional development. Our research influences global policies. Doctoral candidates undertake self-directed research projects with support from a supervisory panel. The maximum enrollment duration before thesis submission is 4 years for full-time students or 7 years for part-time students. The active research phase (encompassing experiments, lab work, field studies, and data gathering) typically spans 3-3.5 years full-time or 6-6.5 years part-time. Following active research, students may apply for a writing-up period lasting up to one year. The combined research and writing phases must not surpass the total registration limit. Theses generally shouldn't exceed 80,000 words and must present novel findings along with publication-worthy content. Final degree conferral requires successful defense of the thesis in an oral examination (viva voce).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
You must hold a UK undergraduate (Bachelor's) degree with at least First-Class or Upper Second-Class honours or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas institution.
You will normally be expected to hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject (at Merit or above) or be able to demonstrate equivalent research experience and academic writing skills.
Make sure we offer PhD/MPhil supervision in the area in which you want to work. Applicants are encouraged to contact potential supervisors prior to submitting an application.
Secondly, you should submit a pre-application email. This should be submitted to [email protected] in advance of submitting a full proposal.
When sending the pre-application email please provide the following:
The title of your proposal.
A brief summary of your proposal (approximately 500 words). This should include aims and objectives, a consideration of relevant literature and an identified research gap, your proposed research design and methodology, the data you anticipate collecting, and potential analysis techniques you will use.
The names of two potential supervisors from the department (or one if two cannot be identified).
How you intend to fund your studies.
A list of your qualifications or relevant professional experience if you do not meet minimum academic requirements.
Once your pre-application has been approved, download and save the Research Proposal Form and prepare your proposal. Complete all sections and make sure that it tells us what you want to research, how you intend to do it, and why it is worth doing.
You might be interested in signing up for our 5 week online course Discovering Your PhD Potential: Writing a Research Proposal. The course is offered through FutureLearn where you can register your interest for the next available course.
Prepare your supporting documents with your application you need to include proof that you meet the academic entry requirements and the English language entry requirements:
Include all relevant certificates/diplomas and transcripts
International applicants must provide official copies of their entire course transcripts including explanations of the mark schemes used and, where possible, an indication of their class ranking/position in class
Supporting documents not in English must be provided with a certified English translation
CV
You must also enter contact details for two academic (not personal) referees who can comment on your suitability for the research degree programme or upload letters of reference if already available.
Personal Statement
Submit your application using the Apply button at the bottom of this page. Upload your supporting documents and your completed Research Proposal Form.
In addition to the academic entry requirements, you must satisfy the English language entry requirements.
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent with 5.5 Minimum component score
TOEFL iBT - 90 with 20 Minimum component score
You will normally be expected to hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject (at Merit or above) or be able to demonstrate equivalent research experience and academic writing skills.
Make sure we offer PhD/MPhil supervision in the area in which you want to work. Applicants are encouraged to contact potential supervisors prior to submitting an application.
Secondly, you should submit a pre-application email. This should be submitted to [email protected] in advance of submitting a full proposal.
When sending the pre-application email please provide the following:
The title of your proposal.
A brief summary of your proposal (approximately 500 words). This should include aims and objectives, a consideration of relevant literature and an identified research gap, your proposed research design and methodology, the data you anticipate collecting, and potential analysis techniques you will use.
The names of two potential supervisors from the department (or one if two cannot be identified).
How you intend to fund your studies.
A list of your qualifications or relevant professional experience if you do not meet minimum academic requirements.
Once your pre-application has been approved, download and save the Research Proposal Form and prepare your proposal. Complete all sections and make sure that it tells us what you want to research, how you intend to do it, and why it is worth doing.
You might be interested in signing up for our 5 week online course Discovering Your PhD Potential: Writing a Research Proposal. The course is offered through FutureLearn where you can register your interest for the next available course.
Prepare your supporting documents with your application you need to include proof that you meet the academic entry requirements and the English language entry requirements:
Include all relevant certificates/diplomas and transcripts
International applicants must provide official copies of their entire course transcripts including explanations of the mark schemes used and, where possible, an indication of their class ranking/position in class
Supporting documents not in English must be provided with a certified English translation
CV
You must also enter contact details for two academic (not personal) referees who can comment on your suitability for the research degree programme or upload letters of reference if already available.
Personal Statement
Submit your application using the Apply button at the bottom of this page. Upload your supporting documents and your completed Research Proposal Form.
In addition to the academic entry requirements, you must satisfy the English language entry requirements.
IELTS 6.5 or equivalent with 5.5 Minimum component score
TOEFL iBT - 90 with 20 Minimum component score
Tuition
GBP
17,550