University of Liverpool

Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology

University of LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom

Course overview

The University of Liverpool is one of the UK’s leading centres for sociology, social policy, and criminology, a status it has enjoyed for more than 100 years. A shared pursuit of research-based knowledge in support of social justice sets the department apart from most of its contemporaries in the UK and beyond. The Department of Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology’sresearch clustersprovide focal points for collaboration in different areas of sociological, social and criminological research.

They provide a platform for undertaking sociological, social policy and criminology research in areas including: We welcome research proposals which align with the research expertise of staff in the Department of Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology. Research topics could be related to: The Department of Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology (SSPC) has a rich research culture where postgraduate researchers engage in cutting-edge research and work with world-leading experts in their field. Ourresearch clustersprovide access to some of the most rigorous and advanced research in sociology and social policy.

As a postgraduate researcher with us, you’ll benefit from: (Research Excellence Framework, 2021)

Key highlights

  • Department with over 100 years in sociology, social policy and criminology
  • Research driven by a shared commitment to social justice
  • Research clusters provide focal points for collaborative projects
  • Supervision and collaboration with world-leading experts in the field
  • Proposals welcomed that align with staff research expertise

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • E. Allison Peers Masters Scholarship in Iberian and Latin American Studies

    The scholarship provides £5,000 towards fees, plus a £5,000 stipend, for students undertaking a Hispanic topic in any master's programme in the Department of Languages, Cultures and Film at the University of Liverpool.

    Up to £5,000
  • Health, Cultures and Societies Bursary

    The successful candidate will receive a one-off fee reduction of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000
  • Hodgson Law Scholarship

  • Liverpool Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduates

    If you're an international student, you could be eligible for a tuition fee discount of £7,000.

    Up to £7,000
  • Liverpool Law School Hong Kong Scholarships

    Two scholarships worth £1,000 each.

    Up to £1,000
  • Liverpool Law School LLM Bursaries

    Two bursaries worth £500 each for Home students. Two bursaries wroth £1,000 each for international students.

  • MA in Chinese-English Translating and Interpreting Scholarships

    Students awarded this scholarship will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000
  • Management School MBA Excellence Scholarship

    50% tuition fee discounts are available.

    Up to 50% of fees
  • Manuel Irujo Scholarship in Basque Studies

    The scholarship provides approximately £5,000.

  • MusicFutures Scholarship for International Intellectual Property Law LLM

    Up to five scholarships are available, each worth £12,500 in the form of a tuition fee discount.

    Up to £12,500
  • Peter Astaire Memorial Scholarship in Beatles Studies

    Up to two awards are available in each academic year, with each award worth £4,000.

    Up to £4,000
  • Scholarships for MA Political Science and International Relations

    The Department of Politics is pleased to announce two £5,000 scholarships for students wishing to pursue the MA in Political Science and International Relations.

    Up to £5,000
  • Scholarships for Master's in Public Administration and Policy

    Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000
  • Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Education

    Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000
  • Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Film Studies

    Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000
  • Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in History

    Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000
  • Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Translation

    Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.

    Up to £5,000
  • University of Liverpool Humanitarian Scholarships for Master's Programmes

  • University of Liverpool International College (UoLIC) Excellence Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • University lecturer
  • Postdoctoral researcher
  • Social policy analyst
  • Criminologist
  • Government social researcher
  • Think tank researcher

Cost of study

UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £5,238; Part-time: £2,619 | International: Full-time place, per year - £25,350; Part-time: £12,650

Admission

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