Course summary
The Professional Doctorate in Social and Criminal Justice offers a unique opportunity to bridge the gap between research and practice. A professional doctorate is an opportunity to combine professional practice with a research degree. This doctoral programme is the first of its kind in the UK to combine fields of social and criminal justice. The professional knowledge and expertise you bring to this programme coupled with the education you will receive from us about conducting advanced level research will ensure you gain the highest level of skills and knowledge and produce research with real-world impact. Years 1 and 2 are the ‘taught’ phase. Our programme is flexible but rigorous, designed to support your through the challenges of doctoral study and research. Years 3 and 4 are the thesis phase. In this phase you will undertake your independent research project, supported by an experienced supervisory team from within the Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences. This programme will be suitable for you if you are in professional practice in criminal justice and related organisations. This could include the police, prisons, probation, the Courts, forensic mental health services, and youth justice services as well as people working in policy development and organisational management in, for example, the Ministry of Justice and His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service. Other professionals who this programme is aimed at include, but are not limited to, drug treatment services, women’s services, housing services, education, training and employment services, security services and the not-for-profit sector. What you should know about this course
- This course allows you to combine professional practice with a research degree, conducting research in your field while advancing your career
- Our programme is the only Professional Doctorate to amalgamate the fields of social and criminal justice
- You will be working with an accomplished team of academics, with experience of professional practice in the social and criminal justice sectors
- The programme has embedded opportunities for developing academic skills
- We are committed to meeting the needs of researchers who want to study at the highest level, and you will welcomed into a thriving post-graduate research community.
Modules
All degree courses are made up of modules – individual units of study on different topics. Some modules are compulsory; others can be chosen from a list of options. Our website has full details of your degree structures, module content, and how each module is assessed. The direct link to this course on our website, can be found at the bottom of this page.
Assessment method
The assessment strategy on the programme is designed to enable you to incrementally become more sophisticated in your skills of gathering, analysing, and synthesising information, constructing arguments, and developing and explaining authoritative solutions to complex practical, theoretical, or policy problems within a professional context. The assessment strategy for each module includes an opportunity to submit a formative assessment. There will be time in the workshops and tutorials to discuss the assessments.
Entry requirements
You are required to have: Masters-level qualification at Merit or above and/or Undergraduate degree at 2:1 or above and equivalent professional experience and training.
English language requirements
We accept a wide range of English language qualifications. For our English entry requirements, please click on the link below.
https://www.gre.ac.uk/international/help-and-support/courses
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £2462.5 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £2462.5 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £2462.5 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £2462.5 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £2462.5 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £2462.5 | Year 1 |
| EU | £8987.5 | Year 1 |
| International | £8987.5 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
These fees are currently set for 2025/26 entry. For more information, please visit: https://www.gre.ac.uk/finance/fees
Sponsorship information
We understand that the transition into postgraduate study can be confusing when it comes to finances. The University of Greenwich has a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and other financial support measures to support students that require it most. More information can be found on our website at www.greenwich.ac.uk/finance/funding-your-studies Funding your studies | Fees and funding | University of Greenwich There are a number of ways to fund your studies. These range from student loans and official sponsors to grants, scholarships and bursaries.
Provider information
University of Greenwich
Old Royal Naval College
Park Row
Greenwich
SE10 9LS