PhD Criminology
Course Overview
This criminology research program prepares students to become influential, theoretically-grounded researchers who actively shape public discourse on crime and justice. It offers a unique opportunity to engage with a vibrant academic community and gain direct access to leading policy and justice organizations, from local police forces to the United Nations. Students are supported to develop innovative, interdisciplinary approaches to some of the most pressing issues in contemporary criminology.
Key Program Highlights
- Direct collaboration with major research hubs like the Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research and the Trafficking Culture programme
- Unparalleled networking opportunities with justice organizations at local, UK, European, and international levels
- Specialized training in novel research methods, including visual, digital, and advanced qualitative techniques
- Dedicated professional development through student-led initiatives, seminars, and an annual PhD away weekend
- Expert supervision across diverse specialisms from youth justice and gendered violence to organized crime and illicit markets
Course Overview
This criminology research program prepares students to become influential, theoretically-grounded researchers who actively shape public discourse on crime and justice. It offers a unique opportunity to engage with a vibrant academic community and gain direct access to leading policy and justice organizations, from local police forces to the United Nations. Students are supported to develop innovative, interdisciplinary approaches to some of the most pressing issues in contemporary criminology.
Key Program Highlights
- Direct collaboration with major research hubs like the Scottish Centre for Crime and Justice Research and the Trafficking Culture programme
- Unparalleled networking opportunities with justice organizations at local, UK, European, and international levels
- Specialized training in novel research methods, including visual, digital, and advanced qualitative techniques
- Dedicated professional development through student-led initiatives, seminars, and an annual PhD away weekend
- Expert supervision across diverse specialisms from youth justice and gendered violence to organized crime and illicit markets
