Course summary
Each research student has an approved programme of research, supported by a programme of research training. Research supervision is available across the range of the department's subjects, with examples of current students' interests being Sino-Soviet relations in the 1940s, the politics of direct action, war crimes, refugees and asylum seekers, Syrian politics, international relations in the Maghreb, the social exclusion of older people and the policing of lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans-gendered people. Staff have expertise for postgraduate supervision in Criminology including: crime control, policing, the penal system, comparative criminology, penology, philosophy of punishment, miscarriages of justice, sex work, domestic violence and sadomasochism.
Modules
Research areas include: crime control; policing; the penal system; comparative criminology; penology; philosophy of punishment; miscarriages of justice; sex work; domestic violence and sadomasochism.
Assessment method
A PhD is awarded based on the quality of your thesis and your ability in an oral examination (viva voce) to successfully defend that thesis to your examiners.
Entry requirements
A Master’s degree with a research component.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
International | £15000 | Year 1 |
England | £4688 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £4688 | Year 1 |
Wales | £4688 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £4688 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Sponsorship information
All UK or EU students who already hold a University of Lincoln undergraduate degree or higher qualification will receive a 30% reduction in tuition fees when they enrol on a University of Lincoln Postgraduate research programme.
Provider information
University of Lincoln
Brayford Pool
Lincoln
LN6 7TS
Clearing contact details
Publicised Clearing Contact
0808 1644444
Additional information
Clearing line opening times: Monday to Friday - 9am until 4pm