Criminology

Programme Structure

Students pursue in-depth knowledge of current criminological issues through discipline-specific modules and dissertation research, while refining their abilities as a skilled social researcher on the research methods component of the MRes.

There is a strong emphasis on research training, in order to help develop both generic and subject-specific research knowledge and skills.  On the one hand, students are introduced to methods of research and enquiry in criminology, advanced criminological theory; and on the other, given a solid grounding in qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.

Compulsory Core Courses:

• Understanding and Explaining Crime and Social Control
• Research and Enquiry in Crime and Criminal Justice
• Social Science Statistics 1
• Qualitative Research Methods

Aside from the compulsory courses required for this programme, students choose two other optional courses from the list below

Options:

• Criminal Justice: Global Challenges
• Rehabilitation and Desistance from Crime
• Punishment and Penology
• Crime, Media and Popular Culture
• The Global Criminal Economy
• Criminological Perspectives on Security
• Managing and Controlling Crime
• Women and Girls in Crime and Justice
• International Trafficking in Cultural Objects
• Other courses offered in the School of Social and Political Sciences

All course units for the programme are of 20 credit value.