Programme overview
Main Subject
Criminology
Degree
Other
Study Level
PhD
Study Mode
On Campus
Improve your understanding and practical skills in applied criminological research to tackle real world problems with our Doctor of Criminology and Criminal Justice programme.
This programme offers the opportunity to engage with contemporary leading theories and research evidence, applying these insights within a professional context.
If you’re a passionate professional working in any field related to criminology and criminal justice seeking to elevate your practice and advance your career through research, theory and practice, our Doctor of Criminology and Criminal Justice offers an ideal pathway. You will join a dynamic community of scholar-practitioners committed to making a difference. Start your journey by studying for a doctorate that is established on academic excellence and professional relevance.
On our programme, you will join a vibrant cohort of professionals from across a range of sectors. The programme offers a rich, inter-professional learning experience by drawing on perspectives from Criminology and Criminal Justice related fields, but also from Social Work, Social Policy, and Education. The taught modules will facilitate collaborative learning with senior practitioners from these different fields, allowing you to exchange insights and explore solutions from an interdisciplinary approach. Our programme provides a supportive community where you can share experiences, challenge ideas, and grow together as research professionals.
You will be studying within the School of Social Sciences, which is at the forefront of criminology and criminal justice research. The work of our criminological scholars has helped to shift the traditional focus of criminological theory and research beyond that of national criminal justice systems. Such work has explored global, national, regional and local influences on the shape and nature of crimes and their control in the ‘networked society’. Cardiff University is host to the University Crime and Security Research Institute, which collaborates closely with partners from across industry, government, civil society and academia.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Criminology
Degree
Other
Study Level
PhD
Study Mode
On Campus
Improve your understanding and practical skills in applied criminological research to tackle real world problems with our Doctor of Criminology and Criminal Justice programme.
This programme offers the opportunity to engage with contemporary leading theories and research evidence, applying these insights within a professional context.
If you’re a passionate professional working in any field related to criminology and criminal justice seeking to elevate your practice and advance your career through research, theory and practice, our Doctor of Criminology and Criminal Justice offers an ideal pathway. You will join a dynamic community of scholar-practitioners committed to making a difference. Start your journey by studying for a doctorate that is established on academic excellence and professional relevance.
On our programme, you will join a vibrant cohort of professionals from across a range of sectors. The programme offers a rich, inter-professional learning experience by drawing on perspectives from Criminology and Criminal Justice related fields, but also from Social Work, Social Policy, and Education. The taught modules will facilitate collaborative learning with senior practitioners from these different fields, allowing you to exchange insights and explore solutions from an interdisciplinary approach. Our programme provides a supportive community where you can share experiences, challenge ideas, and grow together as research professionals.
You will be studying within the School of Social Sciences, which is at the forefront of criminology and criminal justice research. The work of our criminological scholars has helped to shift the traditional focus of criminological theory and research beyond that of national criminal justice systems. Such work has explored global, national, regional and local influences on the shape and nature of crimes and their control in the ‘networked society’. Cardiff University is host to the University Crime and Security Research Institute, which collaborates closely with partners from across industry, government, civil society and academia.
Admission Requirements
You should have two or more years of professional experience in a criminology or criminal justice-related field. Much of the taught modules and subsequent thesis stage focus on engagement with issues affecting, or relevant to, research and professional practice. As such, you are expected to have experience of - or current access to - professional settings in a criminology or criminal justice-related field.
English language requirements
A valid IELTS with an overall score of 7.0 with at least 6.5 in all other subskills, or an accepted equivalent for those who have not had a substantial part of their education taught in the English language.
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