Area of Research: Criminology, Victimology
Anticipated Start Date: 1 June 2014
Funding
This is a fees-only Studentship (fees are paid by the School of Life, Sport and Social Sciences) over 12 months.?
Project Description
This Masters by Research will involve conducting a qualitative research project exploring the experiences of victimisation among marginalised groups. It is expected that the student will choose a particular focus within this broader context.
Applications should be accompanied by a research proposal of no more than 1000 words giving a detailed description of how you would approach this research topic.
Supervisory Team: Dr. Mary-Louise Corr, Dr. Liz Aston, Prof. Lawrie Elliott.
Person Specification
Candidates should have strong research skills, a minimum 2:1 honours degree in social sciences and an interest in criminology/victimology. Experience of working with vulnerable groups would be an advantage.
Contact
Dr Mary-Louise Corr (m.corr@napier.ac.uk) for further?information.