Criminology & Sociology

This course helps you to develop skills which enable you to conduct social research in any field. It is relevant for those wanting to improve or develop their ability to research and evaluate policy and practice ethically and professionally. In addition to developing high-level skills in qualitative and quantitative research methods it also helps you develop skills to write research proposals, to bid for funding and to manage research. The course is suitable for those wishing to conduct research in an academic setting.

How you learn

You learn by: attending lectures and seminars; by discussing key readings; through group and individual activities and exercises; through debate and discussion with staff and other students; through informal and formal feedback on assignments; and through one-to-one teaching with members of academic staff.

How you are assessed

You are assessed through a wide variety of methods including qualitative and quantitative research and analysis exercises, written reports, essays, CV development and an original piece of research which is written up as an article or report (dissertation).

Career opportunities

Graduates will be equipped to work within local government, education, health, the cultural sector, or anywhere where policies and practices are evaluated and inform future development. Graduates also work in employment arenas where it is important to submit well-crafted and conceptualised bids and proposals for projects. It is an appropriate course for those wanting to progress their current careers by increasing their research skills.

Entry requirements

Applicants should normally have a 2.2 honours degree in a relevant field. However, those who have relevant professional qualifications and/or relevant experience will also be considered. Applicants without the normal entry requirements will be required to undertake a skills audit and directed reading before submitting a 2,000-word essay on a related topic.

For additional information please see the undergraduate and postgraduate entry requirements in our admissions section

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