Course summary
This MRes programme in Criminological Research, available full-time and part-time, will give you advanced theoretical and practical training in postgraduate-level research. You will conduct a substantial research project that will give you valuable experience, whether you're preparing for a career or seeking continuous professional development. You can expect regular (at least fortnightly) supervision with this excellent research training opportunity, providing you with a respected Masters qualification upon completion. Why Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology? Our work makes a tangible difference to society Our research over the past five years has led to changes in criminal justice policy and procedure, changes in the way that public bodies are audited, and has led to the establishment of best practice in the evaluation of large-scale arts and cultural programmes. An exciting study experience Whether economic or cultural inequalities, the dangers of our online lifestyles, the definitions and consequences of crime or the social dimensions associated with problems such as health, we aim to give our students an exciting study experience in order to better understand what it means to be social, where society might be heading and what we can do to contribute to all our social futures.
Modules
The programme consists of 60 credits of taught modules and a 30,000 word thesis worth 120 credits. In Semester 1, you are required to take two 15 credit modules: In Semester 2, you can chose up to 30 credits of social research methods training modules taken from a portfolio of 5 credit modules. If you are considering progressing to a PhD (Sociology and Social Policy), you should equip yourself with a good standard of literacy in social research methods across a range of data collection, analysis and management techniques. We strongly recommend that all postgraduate students embarking on our MA and MRes programmes undertake modules in both qualitative and quantitative methods, including SOCI508 Understanding Society Using Quantitative Methods (semester 1) at the very least, or equivalent training made available elsewhere in the university or across the MethodsNorthWest initiative. The University is a member of the ESRC North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP), and as such, if you are considering applying for any ESRC PhD funding route via the Department of Sociology, Social Policy and Criminology, you will be expected to undertake modules in both qualitative and quantitative methods in order to be compliant with ESRC Postgraduate Training and Development Guidelines. These modules would include SOCI508 Understanding Society Using Quantitative Methods (semester 1) and additional modules where available/relevant, and/or equivalent requisite training made available in the university or across the MethodsNorthWest initiative. For those applying for ESRC PhD funding, this requirement should preferably be fulfilled during your MA or MRes programme, or - if successfully awarded ESRC PhD funding - during the first year of your PhD at the latest.
How to apply
International applicants
Applications from international students are welcome. International qualifications will be evaluated in line with the National Recognition Information Centre (NARIC) guidelines. English language qualifications All applicants must have reached a minimum required standard of English language and are required to provide evidence of this. Qualifications accepted by the University can be found on our International webpages. Please see www.liv.ac.uk/international for English Language requirements specific to your country. If you meet the academic requirements of the course but do not have the required level of English Language, it is possible for you to come and study at the University on one of our Pre-sessional EAP programmes. Please see the English Language Centre website for further information about these programmes; www.liv.ac.uk/english-language-centre/pre-sessional-english-courses/. If you require additional English Language training during your study, the University is able to provide tuition and arrange IELTS tests through its English Language Centre, details of which are available at www.liverpool.ac.uk/english-language-centre.
Entry requirements
Applicants for the MRes Social Policy programme should normally hold a minimum of a 2:1 class Honours Degree in a social science, or in a field relevant to the programme the applicant wishes to study, from a UK university. Applicants with degrees from institutions outside the UK will have their applications considered on an individual, but comparable basis (see the International web pages for details of entry requirements by country). All applicants are required to supply: a completed application form, proof of qualifications, research proposal, personal statement and two references (one of which, as a minimum, must be academic). Applicants are considered on the basis of academic ability and potential and other relevant considerations are also taken into account. Applicants who have marginally missed the benchmark indicated above, are considered on a discretionary basis. International qualifications: Applications from international students are welcome. International qualifications will be evaluated in line with the National Recognition Information Centre (NARIC) guidelines.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Please see the course page on the University website for full fee details.
Provider information
University of Liverpool
The Foundation Building
765 Brownlow Hill
Liverpool
L69 7ZX