PhD Direct (Criminology): Fees & Entry Requirements at University of South Wales, UK

PhD Direct (Criminology)
University of South Wales

UK

About this course

What will I learn?

A PhD is a doctoral degree based on a significant and original individual research project which culminates in an in-depth thesis (or alternative form of submission as below) which is relative to an area of staff expertise. You can complete your PhD on a full or part time basis, on campus or by distance (if the nature of the research allows). There are no classes to attend as the PhD is based on research. You can choose to follow a full- or part-time PhD. In general, a full-time programme takes three to four years a part-time programme takes five to six years. Full-time students are expected to spend around 35 hours per week on self-study and part-time students 12 hours. There are various ways of achieving a PhD, depending on your research experience and / or publication history to date.

Which department am I in?

University of South Wales

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£16,900.00 (18,41,360) per year
Accommodation - Mountain Halls En-Suite Rooms - Cost -138/week - (40 or 51 weeks contract)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

April 2026

Venue

Treforest Campus

Llantwit Rd,

Pontypridd,

Cardiff,

CF37 1DL, Wales, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
£16,900.00 (18,41,360) per year
Accommodation - Mountain Halls En-Suite Rooms - Cost -138/week - (40 or 51 weeks contract)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

January 2026

Venue

Treforest Campus

Llantwit Rd,

Pontypridd,

Cardiff,

CF37 1DL, Wales, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

For international students

For direct registration for the award of PhD (without the need to 'transfer'), applicants will additionally hold one of the following: A relevant UK Masters degree (or equivalent) with a significant research component in the same discipline area as the proposed research which included training in research and execution of a research project Significant research and / or professional experience which has resulted in published work, written reports or other appropriate evidence of accomplishment. International applicants must evidence either a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 (including 5.5 in reading and writing) or a recent Masters from an English speaking country. TOEFL with a score of 72 overall and a minimum of 18 in reading, 17 in listening, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of South Wales

The University of South Wales is a modern, forward-thinking institution that provides practical courses with an applied approach.

  • Affordable city and campus living
  • 2,500 international students annually from 120 countries
  • Scholarships worth up to GBP2,500 available
  • Opportunities for work placements across many courses
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