The MSc Criminological Research at the University of Stirling offers you expert training in the methodologies essential for understanding and addressing contemporary crime and justice issues. This postgraduate degree is ideal if you are seeking to develop advanced analytical skills in both qualitative and quantitative data analysis, preparing you for impactful careers in research, policy, or practice. You will critically engage with the theoretical underpinnings of criminology and socio-legal studies, gaining a comprehensive understanding of research design and ethical considerations. This programme equips you to contribute meaningfully to criminological knowledge and its application.
You will study this Masters degree full-time on campus over one year, immersing yourself in a curriculum that balances rigorous research methods with key criminological perspectives. Your learning will involve compulsory modules such as Research Design and Process, Quantitative Data Analysis, and Qualitative Data Analysis, alongside a significant dissertation project. This hands-on approach, focusing on practical research skills and critical inquiry, ensures you graduate with a robust portfolio and the confidence to pursue doctoral studies or professional roles in criminal justice, research institutions, or government bodies.