MSc Criminology and Socio-Legal Research
University of Essex
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Our MSc Criminology and Socio-Legal Research combines training in current debates in criminology with an introduction to legal theory and legal methods. It provides a good basis if you wish to conduct criminological research with a socio-legal dimension.On this course you investigate topics including:Philosophy of law and jurisprudenceRipping, remixing, and viral cultureSurveillance and punishmentThe English legal systemMethods of social controlThis course should also interest you if you are ...Read more

Our MSc Criminology and Socio-Legal Research combines training in current debates in criminology with an introduction to legal theory and legal methods. It provides a good basis if you wish to conduct criminological research with a socio-legal dimension.

On this course you investigate topics including:

  • Philosophy of law and jurisprudence
  • Ripping, remixing, and viral culture
  • Surveillance and punishment
  • The English legal system
  • Methods of social control

This course should also interest you if you are without a background in law, as we make good use of legal materials, in addressing our sociological and criminological research questions.

Your future

This course provides excellent preparation for further academic study, and many of our postgraduates go on to successful academic careers, both in the UK and overseas.

Others have established careers in non-governmental organisations, local authorities, specialist think tanks, government departments, charities, media production, and market intelligence.

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47th
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30th
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Entry requirements

You need a degree with aa overall 2:2, or international equivalent, in a Social Science, Humanities, Statistics or Maths. Your degree must also include at least two quantitative or research methods modules (this can also include the research project/dissertation). Applications from students with a degree below a 2:2 or equivalent, or a non-social sciences degree will be considered dependent on any relevant professional or voluntary experience, previous modules studied and/or personal statement.

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£10,000 per year

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£21,700 per year

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£21,700 per year

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MSc Criminology and Socio-Legal Research
Good campus that has everything you need. Good facilities and courses. Wish there was more events/nightlife....
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University of Essex
University of Essex , Colchester

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University of Essex Wivenhoe Park Colchester Essex CO4 3SQ United Kingdom
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