Criminology, Criminal Justice, Social Policy, Social Sciences

Key highlights

• Research topic proposed by the candidate and approved by the University
• Formal research supervision from an appointed supervisor throughout
• Culminates in a 40,000–50,000-word piece of research
• Option to conduct research at an external place of employment
• Full-time or part-time pathways, on campus or workplace-based

Entry requirements

Scholarships

• Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research

  20% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.

  Up to 20% of fees

• Heads of School Scholarship

  10% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.

  Up to 10% of fees

• Inclusive Bangor Scholarships

  Payment towards tuition fees for one-year taught or research postgraduate Masters (or for two years if studying part-time). This will be capped at £9,500.

• Refugee Scholarship

• Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Research Scholarships

  50% discount on the published International Tuition Fee for each year of study.

  Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

• Criminology researcher
• Social policy researcher
• Policy analyst
• University lecturer
• Criminal justice policy officer
• Research officer

Cost of study

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Bangor University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.