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Employability
Graduates are eligible to register as social
workers with the General Social Care Council.
Qualified social workers are much in
demand, and Lancaster’s social work
postgraduates are highly regarded in the
profession. They work in social services
departments with a wide variety of client
groups and in a range of specialist agencies
in the voluntary sector. Many now hold
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senior managerial posts, or are involved in
training, consultancy and research.
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Teaching is by lecture/discussion and seminars, with an emphasis on
RESEARCH AND RESEARCH DEGREES
participative styles of education. In addition, the programme
We welcome applications for PhD and MPhil degrees in the research
includes 200 days of practice learning with a placement in each
areas described below from well-qualified, able and enthusiastic
year.
students. Our procedures are designed to give candidates as much
information as possible about research in the department and to
The course is provided by the Department which works in
allow us to make judgements as to a candidate’s ability to
partnership with local stakeholders, including the main statutory
undertake research at this level. Supervisors are matched with
and voluntary social work agencies in the North West. It is
research students on the basis of active research interests,
accredited by the General Social Care Council.
experience and relevant expertise.
MRes in Criminology
MPhil/PhD
Director of Studies: Dr Paul Iganski.
Director of Research Studies: Dr Paul Iganski.
Duration: 12 months full-time, 24 months part-time.
Entry Requirements: A Masters level qualification or an upper
Entry Requirements: Normally at least an upper second class
second class honours degree, or its equivalent and a viable research
Applied Social Science Applied Social Science
honours degree, or its equivalent, in criminology or criminal justice.
proposal. We are keen to support good applicants in the process of
Graduates from related disciplines in which there is a substantial
completing their research applications. Please approach us at any
element of criminology or criminal justice will also be considered.
stage for advice.
Assessment: Combination of coursework, examinations and
Assessment: Original research and thesis.
dissertation.
IELTS: 6.5
IELTS: 6.5
Funding: ESRC Case Studentships - see also page 196.
Funding: See page 196.
Further Information: www.lancs.ac.uk/fass/apsocsci
Further Information: www.lancs.ac.uk/fass/apsocsci
We have an established research record in several areas:
This programme provides you with a range of skills to undertake
and critically evaluate criminological research along with transferable
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skills to enhance your employability. It introduces you to a set of
Crime and the criminal justice process
theoretical resources relevant to the study of crime, criminal justice
Youth offending
and crime policy that informs decisions about the design of research
Disability studies
and provides critical analytical perspectives on applied research in
Theories of welfare
the field.
Gender and sexuality
Child and family care
Courses taken include: Research Design and Methodology in
Community care
Arts and Social Sciences:Arts and Social Sciences:
Criminological Research; Analysing and Interpreting Data;
Social work
Methodological Debates in the Social Sciences; Interviewing and
Hate crime
Analysis in Qualitative Criminological Research; Secondary Data
Racist violence
Analysis; Questionnaire Design; Sampling Design; Analysing Talk and
Text; Evidence-based Practice in Criminal Justice
Recent work in all areas of strength has been informed by a
growing emphasis on issues of equal opportunities, social justice,
You also complete a 17,500 word dissertation on a Criminological
poverty and social exclusion. We also have various joint research
or Criminal justice topic of your choice with the support of a
projects with other departments and are interested in promoting
supervisor.
collaborative research.
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