Criminology
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UK
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University of Essex
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On Campus (Full Time)
2 years-
Expired
On Campus (Full Time) Position Details (Master's)
In the Criminology program at the University of Essex you will work with a supervisor whose role is to guide you through the different stages of your research degree. In some cases, you may have joint supervision by two members of our staff and where appropriate with staff from other departments.
Your future
Many of our postgraduates go on to successful academic careers, both in the UK and overseas. Others have established careers in non-governmental organisations, local authorities, specialist think tanks, government departments, charities, media production, and market research.
Our University is strong across the social sciences so, by studying with us, you gain the opportunity to work with and be taught by world-class scholars. We have strong interdisciplinary links which mean your studies can be informed by a variety of perspectives.
Research areas
- Crime and the media
- Drug use and markets
- Women, crime and criminal justice
- Green criminology and crimes against the environment
- Organised crime
- Prisons and rehabilitation
- Sexual labour, regulation and human rights
- Histories of crime, punishment and victimisation
- Security
- Surveillance
- Terrorism and counter-terrorism