我们涵盖了收集，分析和报告定性和定量数据的原则，同时还考虑了道德，可靠性和有效性。您将批判性地考察支撑犯罪学和社会法律研究的理论基础，并通过比较研究探索问题并加深对犯罪学研究与政策制定之间关系的理解。该课程得到经济及社会研究理事会的认可，并得到苏格兰犯罪与刑事司法研究中心（这是一个具有国际影响力并与世界各地的学者，决策者和从业人员有联系的多大学机构）的工作人员的支持。本课程旨在适合新手和有经验的研究人员。无论您的专业水平是多少，我们都会为您提供必要的知识和能力，使其能够成功地被聘为研究人员或招收博士学位。
We cover the principles of collecting, analysing and reporting on qualitative and quantitative data whilst also taking account of ethics, reliability and validity. You'll critically examine the theoretical foundations that underpin criminology and socio-legal research, as well as exploring issues with comparative research and developing an understanding of the relationship between criminology research and policymaking. The course is recognised by the Economic and Social Research Council and is supported by staff from the Scottish Centre for Crime and Criminal Justice Research - a multi-university body with international influence and links to academics, policymakers and practitioners around the world. The course is designed to be suitable for both novice and experienced researchers. No matter what your level of expertise may be, we'll equip you with the necessary knowledge and abilities to become successfully employed as a researcher or enrolled as a PhD student. The Master of Science is the ideal preparation for social research and evaluation in criminal justice and criminology and will suit you if you want to pursue a career in academia and use the MSc as a precursor to completing a PhD.