Online Social Sciences Degree :: Accredited Universities

A research degree is the highest level of academic study. It comprises the independent and original pursuit of a single, sustained research project, under the guidance of a team of expert supervisors. Places on the programme are competitive.

A research degree requires that the applicant's area of interest is matched to a supervisor. Faculty supervisors and their research areas.

To start the application process, please complete the on-line form linked to above. We will then contact you to discuss your research interests and idea, and determine whether your proposed work is a good match for our Department.

Entry Requirements

Satisfactory completion of a relevant Masters award.

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The School welcomes enquiries relating to the fields of psychology, criminology and sociology. Areas of research in which staff are currently active include occupational health among criminal justice professionals, forensic psychology, penal regimes and penal policy, more broadly, terrorism and policing. In line with the faculty’s national research assessment strategy, and our success in the Research Assessment Exercise in 2008, research students interested in the following areas are particularly welcome: community safety, penal policy and human rights, policy evaluation, policing policy, prison regime, representations of crime in the media, and young people, social exclusion and the criminal justice system (CJS).

Key Facts

The School of Social Sciences offers supervision if candidate wish to pursue research programmes for the award of MPhil and PhD degrees. Candidate may undertake candidate's research either full-time or part-time. If candidateare accepted for an MPhil/PhD programme candidate will be assigned to a Director of Studies. At least one second supervisor will also be appointed.

As a research student in social sciences candidate will join a thriving research community and be part of one of the University’s research centres of excellence. The Centre for Applied Criminology is led by one of the UK’s leading Criminologists, Professor David Wilson.

Entry Requirements

Normally candidate will be expected to hold a Master's award in a relevant area. Applicants for MPhil (Master of Philosophy) will normally be required to have a first or second class honours degree. Those accepted for registration for MPhil may be allowed to apply for transfer to PhD registration at a later date, subject to satisfactory research progress.

International enquirers may contact the International Office for further help and advice.

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The School welcomes enquiries relating to the fields of psychology, criminology and sociology. Areas of research in which staff are currently active include occupational health among criminal justice professionals, forensic psychology, penal regimes and penal policy, more broadly, terrorism and policing. In line with the faculty’s national research assessment strategy, and our success in the Research Assessment Exercise in 2008, research students interested in the following areas are particularly welcome: community safety, penal policy and human rights, policy evaluation, policing policy, prison regime, representations of crime in the media, and young people, social exclusion and the criminal justice system (CJS).

Key Facts

The School of Social Sciences offers supervision if candidate wish to pursue research programmes for the award of MPhil and PhD degrees. Candidate may undertake candidate's research either full-time or part-time. If candidate are accepted for an MPhil/PhD programme candidate will be assigned to a Director of Studies. At least one second supervisor will also be appointed.

As a research student in social sciences candidate will join a thriving research community and be part of one of the University’s research centres of excellence. The Centre for Applied Criminology is led by one of the UK’s leading Criminologists, Professor David Wilson.

Entry Requirements

Normally candidate will be expected to hold a Master's award in a relevant area. Applicants for MPhil (Master of Philosophy) will normally be required to have a first or second class honours degree. Those accepted for registration for MPhil may be allowed to apply for transfer to PhD registration at a later date, subject to satisfactory research progress.

International enquirers may contact the International Office for further help and advice.

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Learn the leadership, communication, critical thinking, research, and interpersonal skills that are sought after in any profession.

Gain a broad understanding of human behavior and increase your knowledge in a wide range of disciplines through your online bachelor’s degree in applied social sciences. You’ll learn how to build dynamic teams and make organizations function better though better decision making, critical thinking, and analytic research skills.

Your career opportunities are wide open with bachelor of social science degree. It is also excellent preparation for graduate studies in sociology, law, public administration, social work, psychology, and education.

Entry Requirements

To be fully admitted into one of CSU-Global’s bachelor’s degree programs, you should have some prior college credit and a cumulative grade point average of 2.30 or above.

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The Flexible Master of Arts courses are designed to introduce part‐time students, who cannot attend day‐time classes, to Arts and Social Sciences subjects. Harnessing the latest lecture capture technology, you can access University lectures through the Internet while still attending traditional tutorials in the evenings either face‐to‐face in Aberdeen or via web conferecing.

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