Overview

You’ll be part of an active research community in the Law and Criminology Department at Sheffield Hallam University .

This gives you a range of opportunities to take part in seminars, reading groups, writing retreats and collaborative projects.

Features

You’ll be part of the Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice, a leading centre for social justice and human rights.

With the support of the centre, you’ll be able to develop innovative projects which have broader significance for community, national and international policy engagement.

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Programme Structure

We have particular research interests in

desistance and recovery
criminal justice institutions
human rights and social justice
socio-legal studies
learning and teaching

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 84 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-01 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

130

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Criminal Law View 16 other PhDs in Criminal Law in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

130

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

All applicants should hold a strong undergraduate degree (2.1 or above) and/or a relevant masters qualification (or expectation of the same).

All applicants must submit a completed postgraduate application form including a 1500 word research proposal.

You are encouraged to find out more about our staff and their current research to inform the development of your research proposal and to ensure it aligns with our research themes. Before submitting your proposal, please contact the member(s) of staff listed against the relevant research theme.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18600 GBP / year

≈ 18600 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

4786 GBP / year

≈ 4786 GBP / year

Additional Details

Our tuition fee for UK postgraduate research students have not yet been confirmed
Part time international: £9,300 per year

Living costs

Sheffield

United Kingdom

555 - 977 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.