MPhil/PhD Criminology
University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom
Course overview
An interdisciplinary subject, criminology draws on a range of perspectives relating to crime looking at sociology, psychology, and law, and as such provides new opportunities for scholarship and advanced research. Postgraduate research in the School of Social and Political Sciences is informed by the expertise of its team of academics who have long-standing links to government, research organisations, and the voluntary sector. Opportunities for research are available across a range of topics in social and political sciences.
Current students' research projects include: -Motivation of officers in the police force -Women and Prevent -Regional inequalities in attitudes to policing in England.
Key highlights
- Interdisciplinary study drawing on sociology, psychology and law
- Supervisors with long-standing links to government and research organisations
- Academic team connected to the voluntary sector
- Research opportunities across a range of social and political science topics
- Current projects include police motivation and attitudes to policing
Entry requirements
- International qualifications — If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the requirements, please visit our country pages for information on equivalent qualifications. https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/entryrequirementsandyourcountry/ Please note application assessment criteria may vary by country and we may close to applications from some domiciles. Please…
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Global Postgraduate Scholarship
The Global Postgraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount in the first year of their studies.
Up to £2,000International Alumni Scholarship
The International Alumni Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for the first year of a postgraduate taught or postgraduate research programme.
Up to £2,000Lincoln Alumni MSc School of Health and Social Care Scholarship
£1000 will be paid directly to the student for each year of study for each completed academic year of study, with part-time students eligible for a pro-rata payment.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Criminology lecturer
- Criminological researcher
- Policy adviser
- Crime and policing analyst
- Research officer in the voluntary sector
Cost of study
International: £16,900 per year
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 University of Lincoln, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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