Criminology: Research Methods and Applications MSc

Criminology: Research Methods and Applications (MSc)
Discover and critique various approaches to criminology in our MSc Criminology: Research Methods and Applications. Explore how you can make a positive impact on society by understanding criminal behaviour and the responses to it.

Studying at the Department of Law and Criminology, you’ll benefit from a range of expertise and research methods. You’ll cover topics related to crime, deviance, and punishment. You’ll also consider the implications of crime in cyberspace, not just the physical world.

Organised crime poses one of the most complex threats to security nationally and globally. Join Royal Holloway to study a course delivered by changemakers keen to address the challenge.

Tackle real challenges
Build your data literacy skills to help you analyse statistical and qualitative data
Benefit from insights from other subjects such as social psychology, sociology, and other social sciences
Gain t​he specialist skills to pursue a career in the criminal justice system or the academic world
Build a strong foundation
You could follow various career paths: law enforcement, security companies, the public sector, or further postgraduate study. You could use your knowledge of criminological research in policymaking. And your skills of critical thinking, problem-solving and attention to detail will equip you well in business.

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