Course summary
Sussex is an exciting place to pursue a PhD in Criminology. We’re an active, research-intensive team of criminologists, and our work is influencing public and policy debates worldwide. Our faculty have specific expertise in:
- policing
- crime and violence
- drugs, alcohol and crime
- gender and crime
- criminological theory
- hate crime
- terrorism and extremism
- technology and crime
- surveillance
- crime and public policy
- prisons and punishment
- historical criminology
- race and criminal justice.
Entry requirements
You’re normally expected to have a Masters degree and an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree. Your qualification should be in criminology or a related subject area but you may still be considered for the degree if you have a qualification in a different subject area. In certain circumstances, you may also be considered for the degree if you have other relevant professional qualifications or relevant research experience of equivalent standing. If your qualifications aren’t listed or you have a question about entry requirements, please contact us. IELTS (Academic) Advanced level (7.0 overall, including at least 6.5 in each component).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
Our aim is to ensure that every student who wants to study with us is able to despite financial barriers, so that we continue to attract talented and unique individuals. Don’t miss out on scholarships – check the specific application deadlines for funding opportunities. Note that funded projects aren’t available for all our PhDs.
Details of our scholarships are not yet set for entry in the academic year 2023/24.
Fees are not yet set for the academic year 2023/24 – check back from September 2022. Note that your fees, once they’re set, may be subject to an increase on an annual basis.
Provider information
University of Sussex
Sussex House
Brighton
BN1 9RH