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The PhD Programme at the Institute of Criminology is by large a research-based degree. It involves independent work by the student under the guidance of a Supervisor whose research expertise falls closely within the aims of the planned PhD research. PhD students attend seminars available through the Training, Support, and Development Activities Programme each term.
| One to one supervision | Every PhD student in the Institute of Criminology is supported by a Supervisor. Supervisors are experts in their field of study and support students throughout the PhD. The University of Cambridge publishes an annual Code of Practice which sets out the University's expectations regarding supervision. |
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| Seminars & classes | The Institute runs a comprehensive training, support, and development programme for its PhD students. Frequent seminars are designed to develop research skills, technique, and thinking. First-year PhD students are required to attend these seminars, and all other PhD students are strongly encouraged to take advantage of the comprehensive training and many interdepartmental workshops offered within the University. The Institute of Criminology holds weekly seminars and events, and candidates for the PhD are strongly encouraged to participate in the wider research culture of the Institute. |
| Posters and Presentations | PhD students will be expected to give a short presentation on their research during their first and second year. |
Feedback
Students will receive feedback through the first and second-year review exercises, student presentations, supervisions, and the Supervisor's termly reports.
Assessment
Thesis / Dissertation
Successful completion of the doctoral programme involves the submission of a thesis of between 55,000 and 80,000 words (exclusive of footnotes, appendices and bibliography), but subject to an overall word limit of 100,000 words (exclusive of bibliography, table of contents and any other preliminary matter), and an oral examination (viva voce). Figures, tables, images, etc. should be counted as the equivalent of 200 words for each A4 page, or part of an A4 page, that they occupy.
Other
Candidates for the PhD are reviewed formally on an annual basis at the end of the first and second year (during the third and seventh terms). All first-year students are required to participate in a review exercise, which involves submitting a progress report to be reviewed by academic staff at the Institute, who will then meet with candidates to discuss their progress. The PhD review aims to consider general academic progress on your thesis, plan your fieldwork, and assess the intellectual standard of the report submitted for review. Following successful completion of the review exercise and at the end of their probationary period, PhD candidates can be formally registered for the PhD.