MSc Criminology and Social Research Methods in Lancaster United Kingdom | Lancaster University

The MSc Criminology and Social Research Methods program addresses critical challenges in criminology while providing outstanding postgraduate education.

This ESRC 1+3 funded program explores criminological research theory while enhancing your abilities in gathering, examining, and presenting both qualitative and quantitative data. By combining criminal justice and criminology coursework, the degree offers a comprehensive perspective on contemporary research and specialized socio-legal studies.

Lancaster University Law School ranks 6th nationally for research impact (REF 2021, published May 2022), with 88% of its impact judged as outstanding. Our faculty includes internationally renowned researchers, and the School houses three influential research centers that inform our postgraduate teaching through cutting-edge scholarship.

Core curriculum includes: Social Science Qualitative Methods, Quantitative Research Techniques, Modern Crime and Justice Systems, Theoretical Criminology, and Applied Criminological Research. The program culminates with a research dissertation in Criminology.

This postgraduate qualification prepares graduates for research positions in governmental agencies like the Home Office, probation services, social welfare organizations, and NGOs. You'll develop valuable skills in conducting and assessing criminological research that are highly sought after across public and private sector employers.