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Qualification
PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
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Location
City Campus
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
MAY-22, FEB-23, MAY-23
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Duration
4 years
Course summary
Course summary
Your research will take place in the Department of Law and Criminology. We are a group of approximately 80 academics specialising in a wide range of research areas. We have research clusters in
- Desistance and recovery
- Criminal justice institutions
- Human rights and social justice
- Socio-legal studies
- Learning and teaching
How you learn
Your supervisory team will include a Director of Studies and one or more second supervisors with expertise in your research area. Much of the work for your degree will be carried out independently, and you will need the initiative, motivation and commitment to succeed. Your supervisors will help you to define your research programme, agree any associated training requirements, and provide direction while encouraging you to develop as an independent researcher.
Future careers
Research degrees are essential qualifications for many academic careers. You will have the opportunity to develop a range of transferable skills which are applicable to many employment sectors. Successful graduates are able to progress within a wide variety of roles in the legal professions and associated fields
- government department advisor
- local government
- various business-related roles
- consultancy.
Tuition fees
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£ 14,895per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information

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University League Table
67th
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Campus address
Sheffield Hallam University, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield, Sheffield, S1 1WB, England
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
59th out of 104 4
55th out of 105 13
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Entry standards
/ Max 231104 47%73rd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10072.0 72%45th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.81 76%80th
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Entry standards
/ Max 212107 56%69th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10050.0 50%52nd
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 54.07 81%28th
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