MRes Criminological Research at University of Liverpool

Studying Criminology at Liverpool means engaging with the most controversial and talked about issues of our times. In the sophisticated research environment of our long-established and influential Department, we will provide you with advanced theoretical and practical training in postgraduate-level research. This MRes draws on the nationally and internationally recognised expertise of staff in the Department of Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences  |  Duration: 12 months full-time; 24 months part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time also available  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This programme consists of 60 credits of taught modules and a 30,000 word dissertation worth 120 credits. Compulsory modules in semester one include The Politics and Practices of Social Research, Philosophy of Social Science, Dissertation.

Career pathways

A MRes in Criminological Research offers a broad spectrum of career opportunities and will provide a solid basis for pursuing a researcher-related career in a range of criminal justice-related fields and sectors, including policy development and research in the public and third sectors.

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