Social Research and Criminology (MRes)
Birkbeck, University of London
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Our MRes Social Research and Criminology is an interdisciplinary social science training programme designed to prepare you for further research in the workplace or for MPhil/PhD study.The course covers ontology, epistemology, quantitative and qualitative techniques, and advanced methods masterclasses alongside substantive courses in the area of criminology. You will also carry out an independent dissertation, putting into practice the methods and theoretical concepts you have been taught.The ...Read more

Our MRes Social Research and Criminology is an interdisciplinary social science training programme designed to prepare you for further research in the workplace or for MPhil/PhD study.

The course covers ontology, epistemology, quantitative and qualitative techniques, and advanced methods masterclasses alongside substantive courses in the area of criminology. You will also carry out an independent dissertation, putting into practice the methods and theoretical concepts you have been taught.

The course provides a particularly strong environment for theoretically informed, interdisciplinary and socially engaged research.

CAREERS AND EMPLOYABILITY

Graduates can pursue career paths in government departments, think tanks, NGOs, the Civil Service and political parties. Possible professions include: social researcher; government social researcher; human resources officer; higher education lecturer; politician’s assistant.

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Entry requirements

Our standard postgraduate entry requirement is a second-class honours degree (2:2 or above) from a UK university, or an equivalent international qualification.

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£10,800 per year

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£19,030 per year

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£19,030 per year

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Birkbeck, University of London
Malet Street Bloomsbury London Camden WC1E 7HX United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Goodge Street  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Euston   0.5 miles away
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