If you have a longstanding interest or connections in a particular legal or criminal justice field, perhaps related to your professional occupation or other significant experience, then an MA by Research may provide the ideal scope and flexibility for your research project. When studying an MA by Research, you will carry out original research under the guidance of two supervisors and produce an original thesis of approximately 30,000 words. The programme is entirely research focused, you will work with your supervisors to design a programme of research and then receive supervision through to the completion of your thesis. Individual support is provided through monthly one-to-one supervision meetings with experienced researchers who have expertise in your area of research. The degree programme therefore involves close supervision and support, which is tailored specifically to helping you complete a successful project.<br><br>The Centre fosters an active and flourishing academic environment for teaching and research. It is recognised by the University of Leeds as one of its key 'peaks of research excellence'. Our research has international relevance, spanning across the themes below: Behavioural Regulation and Social order, Criminal Justice Processes, Historical Criminology, International, Comparative and Transnational Criminal Justice, Policing, Security and Governance and Technologies, Crime and Justice. Themes are complemented by two strategic developments in methodology and research perspectives: Methodological innovation and development: reflects breadth and diversity of methodological approaches across CCJS including, historical, qualitative analysis, doctrinal, socio-legal, quantitative criminological analysis. Comparative and international perspectives: builds upon a track record of comparative research by members of the CCJS, and aims at including new perspectives on globalization and its impact on security and criminal justice