| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-01-01 | - |
| 2024-04-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
Anglia Ruskin University's PhD program in Criminology offers students the opportunity to conduct original research under the guidance of expert supervisors. The program covers a wide range of topics, including youth justice, comparative criminology, and organized crime networks. Students benefit from a rich research environment, access to world-class resources, and opportunities for career development in academia, research, and related fields.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The PhD research programs at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) allow students to join existing research projects or pursue their own interests in Criminology, supported by the expertise of the university's staff.
Objectives:
- Provide students with the opportunity to conduct original research in Criminology.
- Develop students' research skills and knowledge in the field.
- Prepare students for careers in academia, research, or other fields related to Criminology.
Program Description:
- Students are assigned two supervisors, with additional staff members available if necessary.
- Supervisors have expertise in various areas of Criminology, including youth justice, comparative criminology, organized crime networks, criminal and geographical profiling, violence, exploitation, crime mapping, and the politics of surveillance and privacy.
- Students benefit from a rich and stimulating research environment with strong links to research networks within ARU and the wider community.
- The university hosts and participates in numerous research events, including regular Faculty and departmental research seminars, providing students with opportunities to present their research and connect with other researchers.
- Students receive support from university-wide training sessions in areas such as ethics, presentations, intellectual property, and digital scholarship.
Outline:
Content:
The program covers a wide range of topics in Criminology, including:
- Youth justice
- Comparative criminology
- Organized crime networks
- Criminal and geographical profiling
- Violence
- Exploitation
- Crime mapping
- Politics of surveillance and privacy
Structure:
- The program is typically completed in 1-3 years for an MPhil and 2.5-5 years for a PhD via progression from MPhil.
- The PhD can also be completed in 2-4 years full-time or 3-6 years part-time.
Course Schedule:
The course schedule is flexible and tailored to each student's research interests and needs. Instead, students focus on their individual research projects.
Assessment:
Assessment Methods:
- Research proposal
- Progress reports
- Presentations
- Thesis
Assessment Criteria:
- Originality and significance of research
- Research design and methodology
- Analysis and interpretation of data
- Clarity and organization of writing
- Contribution to the field of Criminology
Teaching:
Teaching Methods:
- Supervision
- Seminars
- Workshops
- Guest lectures
- Research retreats
Faculty:
- Dr. Sam Lundrigan
- Dr. Anna Markovska
- Colleen Moore
- Vicky Gadd
- Natalie Mann
- Bill Tupman
Unique Approaches:
- Students have access to the world-famous University of Cambridge Library, ARU's campus library, and other local archives.
- The university has a mock courtroom on campus for staging debates and elements of the criminal justice process.
- The Faculty has a dedicated PhD room where doctoral students can meet, work, and participate in the postgraduate student community.
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
- Academia
- Research
- Criminal justice
- Social work
- Policymaking
- Non-profit organizations
Opportunities:
- Students have opportunities for career development and training in areas such as writing for publication, presenting at conferences, and teaching.
- Students may also take on teaching responsibilities in the department or organize research events.
- ARU provides support for writing-up, conference papers, research methods, and other research skills.
Tuition Fees and Payment Information:
UK students, 2023/24 (per year) £4,712 UK students, 2023/24 (part-time, per year) £2,356 International students, 2023/24 (per year) £15,000 International students, 2023/24 (part-time, per year) £7,500 UK students, 2024/25 (per year) £4,786 UK students, 2024/25 (part-time, per year) £2,392 International students, 2024/25 (per year) £15,900 International students, 2024/25 (part-time, per year) £7,950 You can pay your fees upfront, in full or in instalments – though you won't need to pay until you've accepted an offer to study with us. Find out more about paying your fees.
