Advance your expertise with a research degree in Anthropology, Human Geography or Development Studies. You will explore, research and innovate throughout your degree.Our postgraduate research degrees
Advance your expertise with a research degree in Anthropology, Human Geography or Development Studies. You will explore, research and innovate throughout your degree.Our postgraduate research degrees
Learn how to tackle global and local challenges through sociology and social research, with a focus on social change and impactful applied research to address pressing societal issues. Key course
Explore critical 21st-century security threats to help you pursue careers in fields such as transnational counter crime, terrorist prevention, corporate security, NGOs, and law enforcement. Develop
Explore global social issues and discover fundamental concepts in global sociology and how these relate to contemporary social problems.On this master’s course you’ll learn:a range of sociological
Our Sociology, social policy and criminology department ranks in the top 4 in the country for research and our research environment was rated 100% world leading in the latest REF.You’ll join a
We offer PhD and MPhil supervision in Sociology in areas compatible with the research interests of our academic staff including:Citizenship, Migration, and IdentityCulture, Consumption, and
We offer PhD and MPhil supervision in Sociology in areas compatible with the research interests of our academic staff including: Citizenship, Migration, and Identity Culture, Consumption, and
Plymouth’s PhD Sociology programme has a long and distinguished history and we have an international reputation for research excellence. In the Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021, 86% of our
Most of our programmes comprise input from researchers, current practitioners, professional bodies, business and industry. This ensures they are current, relevant and stimulating, and enable you to
Gain in-depth insight into crime, justice, and the role of psychology in investigations and the courtroom. This course combines criminology and forensic psychology, equipping you with research skills
Join our supportive and expert community of researchers as a student on our MSc by Research or PhD programme. We produce innovative research offering insights and solutions for society’s most
Join our supportive and expert community of researchers as a student on our MSc by Research or PhD programme. We produce innovative research offering insights and solutions for society’s most
The MA Criminology is a dynamic course with flexible study options, allowing you to focus on your area of interest, whether that's global crime, terrorism or criminal investigations. You will be
Criminological research at UWL spans a range of topics and areas from policing to sentencing, security studies, transnational crime and terrorism, socio-legal studies and judicial processes.Our
In the first year, every MPhil student is appointed a three-person research committee comprising a principal supervisor, a second supervisor and the Research Tutor. MPhil students attend the weekly
A majority of our PhD graduates have embarked on an academic career, taking up lectureships in universities in the UK as well as abroad, or pursuing further their interests through post-doctoral
Explore the complexities of global business and build the evidence‑based decision‑making skills that are essential for effective leadership and management. You’ll develop a global mindset that