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Qualification
MSc - Master of Science
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Location
University of Stirling
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
26-SEP-22
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Duration
12 months
Course summary
Overview
This course provides you with expert training in the latest methods and approaches used in criminological research. We're ranked 1st in Scotland and 3rd in the UK for Criminology (The Guardian University Guide 2021).
We cover the principles of collecting, analysing and reporting on qualitative and quantitative data whilst also taking account of ethics, reliability and validity. You’ll critically examine the theoretical foundations that underpin criminology and socio-legal research, as well as exploring issues with comparative research and developing an understanding of the relationship between criminological research and policymaking.
The course is supported by staff from the Scottish Centre for Crime and Criminal Justice Research - a multi-university body with international influence and links to academics, policymakers and practitioners around the world. The course is recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) as meeting the research training guidelines for undertaking a PhD in the social sciences.
Course objectives
The MSc Criminological Research provides expert training to ensure you can:
- collect, analyse and report qualitative and quantitative data, taking account of ethics, reliability and validity
- critically examine the theoretical foundations that underpin criminological and socio-legal research
- examine issues concerning comparative criminological and socio-legal research
- understand the relationship between criminological research and policy, and the meanings of evaluation, its terminology, practice and use
The course is designed to be suitable for both novice and experienced researchers. No matter what your level of expertise may be, we’ll equip you with the necessary knowledge and abilities to become successfully employed as a researcher or enrolled as a PhD student.
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University information
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University League Table
38th
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Campus address
University of Stirling, Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA, Scotland
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
14th out of 105 5
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Entry standards
/ Max 212168 87%7th
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10055.0 55%29th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 53.95 79%52nd
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