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Criminology and Policing MSc by Research

University of Gloucestershire

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    University of Gloucestershire

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-OCT-25

  • Duration

    2 years

Course summary

Course overview

Join our supportive and expert community of researchers as a student on our MSc by Research or PhD programme. We produce innovative research offering insights and solutions for societys most pressing challenges.

We welcome proposals for research degrees on a wide range of topics relating to criminology or policing. Our teams particular research strengths lie in:

  • Restorative justice and restorative practice
  • Domestic abuse, stalking and coercive control
  • Sexual and gender-based violence
  • Homicide
  • Crimes of the powerful and state criminality
  • Penology
  • Sports criminology
  • Green criminology and wildlife crime
  • Blue criminology and contemporary maritime piracy
  • Genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity
  • Post-conflict societies and transitional justice
  • Alternative and community justice
  • Policing practice and policy
  • Youth crime and justice
  • Police professionalisation

Study style

Students can study either full time or part time alongside employment or family commitments. In recognition of the fact that no two research projects – or research students – are the same, we offer a flexible approach to supporting you. You will have access to hot-desk office space and library and ICT support. MSc students will typically take two research methods training modules, which are also available to PhD students.

Contributing original knowledge to your chosen specialism in criminology and policing, you will develop your own research project under the guidance of an expert team of our academic supervisors. You will develop a 30,000-word thesis on the MSc by Research programme, or an 80,000-word thesis on the PhD programme. You may also have the opportunity, subject to progress, upgrade from the MSc by Research programme to the PhD programme if you wish to develop your MSc project into a PhD.

You will be supported to develop an extensive range of research skills and professional aptitudes to ensure you graduate as an expert independent professional researcher. This training is delivered through an exciting research design and methods programme and a range of bespoke workshops – connecting you to researchers and research students across the university. You will be invited to participate in our Academic Schools research seminar series and to attend events and training arranged by our Early Careers Researcher network. Dedicated office space is provided for postgraduate researchers at our Francis Close Hall campus in Cheltenham.

Careers

Our postgraduate research students cultivate a diverse set of skills that are highly valued in the UK and internationally, preparing them for successful careers within academia and beyond.

As a postgraduate research student at UoG, youll develop and refine a range of skills across research, academic practice, project management and critical analysis to equip you for your future. Whether its contributing to ground-breaking academic research or applying problem-solving skills in the workplace, well ensure youre ready to take on your next challenge.

This versatility opens doors to opportunities across various sectors, from education and research institutions to commercial organisations and NGOs, where youll have the confidence to apply your researcher skills and develop innovative solutions to meet your ambitions.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 12,775per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Gloucestershire

University of Gloucestershire

  • University League Table

    88th

  • Campus address

    University of Gloucestershire, The Park, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 2RH, England

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