Criminology and Policing MSc by Research
University of Gloucestershire
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What is Criminology and Policing?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 society’s most pressing challenges.Study styleStudents 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 ...Read more

What is Criminology and Policing?

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 society’s most pressing challenges.

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 School’s 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.

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92/101
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88th
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Bethany
09 Dec 24

I am really enjoying being down in Cheltenham as it's a really nice and safe area. My accommodation is very nice and my campus is a 15 minute walk through a lovely park. The two..Read more

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Jamal
13 Nov 24

Its a great place to study with great lecturers, couldnt ask for anything..Read more

Entry requirements

At least a 2.1 honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.

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£5,100 per year

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£12,775 per year

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Bethany
09 Dec 24
Professional Policing BSc (Hons)
I am really enjoying being down in Cheltenham as it's a really nice and safe area. My accommodation is very nice and my campus is a 15 minute walk through a lovely park. The two...
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Jamal
13 Nov 24
Professional Policing BSc (Hons)
Its a great place to study with great lecturers, couldnt ask for anything...
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University of Gloucestershire
University of Gloucestershire , Cheltenham

University of Gloucestershire (UoG) is a diverse, vibrant university with campuses across Cheltenham and Gloucester, in the southwest...

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Nearest train station: Cheltenham Spa  0.5 miles away

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