Criminology MRes

This programme introduces the theoretical and conceptual resources relevant to the study of crime, criminal justice and crime policy. It provides advanced training in social research methods.<br/><br/>**WHY THIS PROGRAMME**<br/><br/><br/>- This programme will prepare you for a career as a researcher or for undertaking a PhD in criminological or criminal justice research. It is recognised for an Economic and Social Research Council 1+3 award through the Scottish Doctoral Training Centre.<br/><br/><br/>- You will be taught by leading scholars from the Scottish Centre for Crime & Justice Research, a centre of excellence for criminology in the UK.<br/><br/><br/>- Throughout the year will have access to guest lectures, presentations and seminars with high-calibre speakers from the UK and abroad.<br/><br/><br/>- There will be opportunities to connect with non academic partners for your dissertation work.<br/><br/><br/>**PROGRAMME STRUCTURE**<br/><br/>You will take four core and two optional courses which provide you with in-depth knowledge of current criminological issues and refine your social research abilities. You will also apply your analytical and research skills to a specialised topic and produce a dissertation.<br/><br/>**Core Courses**<br/>CRIMINOLOGICAL THEORY IN CONTEXT<br/>QUALITATIVE METHODS<br/>QUANTITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS<br/>RESEARCH DESIGN<br/><br/>**Optional Courses may include:**<br/>CRIME, MEDIA AND POPULAR CULTURE<br/>CRIMINOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES ON SECURITY AND GLOBALISATION<br/>GENDER, CRIME AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE<br/>PUNISHMENT AND IN/JUSTICE<br/>THE GLOBAL CRIMINAL ECONOMY