Criminology PhD/MRes

Program Overview

It emphasizes sociological analysis, interdisciplinary collaboration, and engagement with practitioners, preparing graduates for careers in academia, research, policy, and social justice advocacy. The program is rooted in Glasgow, a vibrant city with a strong research culture and a commitment to social justice.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Goal: Develop excellent researchers with a theoretical foundation, methodological expertise, and active engagement in public dialogue about crime and justice.
• Focus: Understanding the harms and conflicts of criminalization and penalization, developing responses for fairer and safer societies.
• Research Projects: Involves collaborations with many research projects and networks in Scotland, the UK, and internationally.
• Engagement: Opportunities for students to engage with government departments, criminal justice organizations, NGOs, and activists seeking justice reform/abolition.
• Partnership: Foundational partner and administrative base of the Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research (SCCJR).
• Approach: Rooted in sociological analyses of crime and punishment, emphasizing the relationship between criminal and social justice (and injustice).
• Expertise: Covers various areas like young people, crime and youth justice, social and legal responses to gender-based violence, inequalities and intersectionality, security studies, sentencing and the penal system, desistance from crime, media and culture, criminological theory, and creative and collaborative approaches to research.
• Uniqueness: Offers collaborations with others who care about bettering justice, training in diverse research methods, and development of new theoretical approaches to studying crime and justice.
• Support: Hosts numerous training and professional development activities for students, led by students and in collaboration with SCCJR.

Outline:

• Structure:
• PhD: 3 years full-time, 5 years part-time; Thesis of 70,000-100,000 words
• MRes: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time; Thesis of 12,000-15,000 words
• Content:
• PhD: Focuses on research training, theoretical and conceptual development, and interdisciplinary approaches to studying crime and justice.
• MRes: Provides a strong foundation in research methods for students without a Masters degree in relevant research methods.
• Course Schedule:
• Modules:
• Not explicitly mentioned in the provided context, but the program description suggests a flexible approach allowing students to tailor their research to their specific interests within the field of criminology.

Assessment:

• Methods: Assessment methods are likely to vary depending on the specific research project and supervisor.
Potential methods could include:
• Thesis
• Research proposals
• Presentations
• Dissertations
• Essays
• Research papers
• Participation in seminars and conferences
• Criteria: Assessment criteria will likely focus on the originality, quality, and depth of the research, as well as the student's ability to communicate their findings effectively.

Teaching:

• Methods: Teaching methods likely include:
• Supervision
• Seminars
• Workshops
• Guest lectures
• Independent research
• Collaborative research projects
• Faculty: The program is likely to be taught by experienced researchers and academics in the field of criminology.
• Unique Approaches: The program emphasizes collaborative and interdisciplinary approaches to research, offering opportunities to work with other researchers and engage with practitioners in the field.

Careers:

• Potential Paths: Graduates may pursue careers in various fields, including:
• Academia
• Research
• Policy
• Criminal justice
• Social work
• NGOs
• Education
• Media
• Opportunities: The program aims to equip students with the skills and knowledge to succeed in a variety of careers related to crime and justice.
• Outcomes: Graduates have gone on to work in diverse roles such as academics, researchers, policy analysts, criminal justice professionals, social workers, and advocates for social justice.

Other:

• The program is located in Glasgow, Scotland, a vibrant and diverse city with a rich history and a strong research culture.
• Academic support
• Career advice
• Mental health and wellbeing support
• Financial support

UK: £4,786 International & EU: £25,290