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Post Graduate Opportunities
The Howard League for Penal Reform Bursary
MA Criminology at Birmingham City University
The bursary
The Howard League for Penal Reform offered a bursary paying the full time fees of the MA Criminology at the BCU in 2009/10. The recipient of this bursary is also expected to spend time with staff in the offices of the Howard League for Penal Reform in London.
Requirements of the bursary
- Complete the MA in one year between October 2009 and September 2010
- Progress regularly reviewed by the Howard League for Penal Reform
- Research and write-up a dissertation on an issue related to adults in the penal system
- Present research in a format suitable for publication.
Applicants invited for interview required
- An undergraduate degree with an upper second classification or better or, substantial professional experience
- Student or ordinary membership of the Howard League for Penal Reform
- Excellent written communications skills
- Provide a short essay explaining why you should receive the bursary and include topics of interest for the dissertation.
First recipient of Howard League bursary
Daniel McCulloch, a graduate from Leicester University, was selected as the first recipient of our bursary. He is due to start the MA course at the beginning of October 2009.
Daniel told us:
“The Howard League bursary was the stand-out choice for postgraduate funding. I am honoured to be the first recipient of the bursary. It not only provides financial support, but also the opportunity to become involved with one of the world’s leading penal reform charities.”
Daniel will also be developing the Howard League’s Student Group at Birmingham City University.
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