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Full time | Preston Campus | 3 years | SEP-25

Study mode

Full time

Duration

3 years

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
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Qualification type

DProf - Doctor of Professional Studies

Subject areas

Criminal Law Criminology

Course Summary

The Professional Doctorate in Criminal Justice provides an alternative award for the traditional Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). The D.Prof is a unique programme designed for professionals working in the Criminal Justice sector who are interested in furthering their development as expert practitioners. Youll develop a critical awareness of topics at the forefront of criminal justice and the contexts and theories that influence practice in these areas. This bespoke qualification can be tailored to professional requirements, increasing the potential for personal development and career progression. The course has two points of entry - Stage One involves undertaking an MSc in Criminal Justice. Stage Two involves undertaking the Professional Doctorate Thesis, and a level 8 module. The course is either 4 years full time (1 year MSc 3 years Professional Doctorate Thesis) or 8 years part time (2 years MSc 6 years Professional Doctorate Thesis). If students are admitted directly at Stage 2 this will be reduced to 3 years full time or 6 years part time.

Modules

The module is designed for you to understand the nature of the scientific method and the techniques in social science research as applied to the collection analysis and interpretation of social and management data. Your project will develop as the module progresses and you will use relevant information from the module to justify the methodology of your case study.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£5,250

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£17,900

Entry requirements

Students with an undergraduate degree will commence at Stage 1 of the Professional Doctorate Programme.

University information

The University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) is an international, multi-campus university leading the way in modern postgraduate learning today. The university’s main campus is located in Preston, Lancashire – a small yet thriving city which was recently named the best city in the north west of England to live and work (Demos-PwC Good Growth for Cities Index, 2024). The university has a student and staff community of around 42,000 people...more

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