MPhil in Criminological Research 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Cambridge |TopUniversities

MPhil in Criminological Research

Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

50,485 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

26 Mar, 2024Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

CriminologyMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Criminology

Degree

MPhil

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The basic aims of both MPhil programmes are:
  • To offer up-to-date and high-quality degree courses, introducing students to some of the most important theory, methods and research in criminology;
  • To offer a sound academic foundation to those who aspire to undertake a PhD and/or a career in teaching and research in criminology or related fields; and
  • To provide a sound foundation of knowledge and methodological skills to those who wish to work in a wide range of criminal justice agencies, the legal profession, or other professional or voluntary organisations.
Both MPhils in Criminology and Criminological Research provides a foundational education in prominent criminological theories, research methods, and areas of criminological knowledge. Compulsory modules on criminological theories and research methods familiarise students with historic and contemporary criminological thinking and research.  A variety of optional seminars are on offer each year covering a wide range of criminological topics. What is on offer varies by year, but in recent years has included topics such as: Policing; the Sociology of Prison Life; Victims and Injustice; Punishment and Mercy; Socio-critical Perspectives on Criminal Justice; History of Violence; Global Perspectives on Violence; People, Place and Crime; Organised Crime; and Neurocriminology.
The MPhil in Criminological Research requires empirical research as part of the final thesis and, therefore, includes practical training in analytical and advanced research methods, both in-house and through the Social Sciences Research Methods Programme (SSRMP).

Programme overview

Main Subject

Criminology

Degree

MPhil

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The basic aims of both MPhil programmes are:
  • To offer up-to-date and high-quality degree courses, introducing students to some of the most important theory, methods and research in criminology;
  • To offer a sound academic foundation to those who aspire to undertake a PhD and/or a career in teaching and research in criminology or related fields; and
  • To provide a sound foundation of knowledge and methodological skills to those who wish to work in a wide range of criminal justice agencies, the legal profession, or other professional or voluntary organisations.
Both MPhils in Criminology and Criminological Research provides a foundational education in prominent criminological theories, research methods, and areas of criminological knowledge. Compulsory modules on criminological theories and research methods familiarise students with historic and contemporary criminological thinking and research.  A variety of optional seminars are on offer each year covering a wide range of criminological topics. What is on offer varies by year, but in recent years has included topics such as: Policing; the Sociology of Prison Life; Victims and Injustice; Punishment and Mercy; Socio-critical Perspectives on Criminal Justice; History of Violence; Global Perspectives on Violence; People, Place and Crime; Organised Crime; and Neurocriminology.
The MPhil in Criminological Research requires empirical research as part of the final thesis and, therefore, includes practical training in analytical and advanced research methods, both in-house and through the Social Sciences Research Methods Programme (SSRMP).

Admission Requirements

110+
7.5+
3.6+
193+

Applicants for this course should have achieved a UK High II.i Honours Degree.

At least a high II.i honours degree (67 per cent) from a UK university or equivalent from another institution (GPA 3.6/4).

26 Mar 2024
12 Months
Oct

Domestic
32,179 GBP
International
50,485 GBP

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