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4 years
London
Tuition Fee
£3,250 per year (UK home)
Distance
The tuition fee for UK home students is £1,200 per module, followed by £3,250 per year for the thesis stage. Tuition fees for subsequent years may be subject to inflationary increases by the UK government. The institution reserves the right to increase the tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. More information on the latest fee can be found on the institution website.
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A master’s degree and at least three years of experience within a managerial role within the specific sector you’re looking to research; or A minimum of a 2:1 bachelor’s degree and at least five years’ experience at a senior level within the sector you’ll be researching. All applicants will be interviewed before being accepted and be expected to present a research plan at the application stage.
Please contact our admissions team for specific English language requirements for this program.
This course is designed to help you progress to more senior or specialist roles within the criminal justice sector, government, or the civil service, including positions in the Metropolitan Police, the Youth Justice Board, and international government departments.
You will be assessed through a variety of coursework and digital submissions that connect module subject matter with your thesis. The Research Methods module involves mixed methods data analysis exercises, and you will complete a 50,000-word thesis assessed via a viva voce oral examination.
The institution provides comprehensive support for postgraduate students, including access to research resources, academic guidance, and opportunities to join professional bodies like the British Society of Criminology.
While the course is a professional doctorate focused on research, the institution maintains strong links with the Met Police, the Probation Service, the Youth Justice Board, and various embassies, which can provide valuable professional networking opportunities.
This programme is unique in its focus on combining your existing professional experience with academic research to influence public policy. It is specifically aimed at those working in the sector who want to further the social justice agenda.
Yes, the programme is designed to equip you with both qualitative and quantitative analytical skills, enabling you to carry out your own research and develop creative solutions to pressing issues within your professional practice.
The course is taught through a blended learning model, combining face-to-face and online workshops to help you fit your studies around your work commitments.
Prospective students should have a master's degree and at least three years of managerial experience, or a 2:1 bachelor's degree and five years of senior-level experience. You will also need to present a research plan at the application stage and attend an interview.
