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Criminology at University of Glasgow - UCAS

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2024 - 2025
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Course summary

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. WHY THIS PROGRAMME

  • 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.
  • You will be taught by leading scholars from the Scottish Centre for Crime & Justice Research, a centre of excellence for criminology in the UK.
  • Throughout the year will have access to guest lectures, presentations and seminars with high-calibre speakers from the UK and abroad.
  • There will be opportunities to connect with non academic partners for your dissertation work.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE 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. Core Courses CRIMINOLOGICAL THEORY IN CONTEXT QUALITATIVE METHODS QUANTITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS RESEARCH DESIGN Optional Courses may include: CRIME, MEDIA AND POPULAR CULTURE CRIMINOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES ON SECURITY AND GLOBALISATION GENDER, CRIME AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE PUNISHMENT AND IN/JUSTICE THE GLOBAL CRIMINAL ECONOMY

How to apply

International applicants

International applicant information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'international'.

Entry requirements

2.1 Honours degree or non-UK equivalent in a relevant social science or humanities subject.

Fees and funding

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

All fees are published on the University of Glasgow website. https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/feesandfunding/

Sponsorship information

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Criminology at University of Glasgow - UCAS