University of Central Lancashire International PhD Via MPhil Studentship in Criminal Justice and Policing, UK
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PhD (via MPhil) Studentship in the Faculty of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences (National Centre of Remote and Rural Medicine) – RS/21/16
RS/21/16
Applicants are invited for a PhD studentship in the National Centre for Remote and Rural Medicine within the Faculty of Clinical and Biomedical Sciences. The studentship is tenable for 3 years full time (subject to satisfactory progress). Both Home/EU and International applicants may apply. The studentship will provide an annual stipend of £15,285 ( subject to satisfactory progress) in addition to course fees.
It is expected that the successful applicant will commence on 10 January 2022.
Project Title: Can global consensus be arrived at as to the essential components of training for ensuring confident and effective medical practice in remote settings?
Project Description:
This project will undertake an initial review of all global programs which seek to train remote medical practitioners. The initial review will inform the first stage of a Delphi process calling on the expertise of leaders in this area from around the world. On completion of the full Delphi process, it is hoped to arrive at a draft consensus position for the essential features for training for those practicing in remote locations anywhere in the world.
Further information:
Informal project related enquiries about the post can be made to Prof Cathy Jackson (cjackson19@uclan.ac.uk)
Completed application forms should be returned to the Research Admissions email researchadmissions@uclan.ac.uk quoting the studentship reference number RS/21/16.
Closing Date: 10 December 2021
Proposed Interview Date: 27 January 2022
Current UCLan research students will not be eligible to apply for this research studentship.
PhD (via MPhil) Studentships in Criminal Justice and Policing – RS/21/21
RS/21/21
Expected start date: 1 April 2022 or 1 September 2022
Applications are invited for one full time PhD (via MPhil) studentships in Criminal Justice and Policing, based in the School of Justice. The studentships are tenable for 3 years full-time (subject to satisfactory progress) and will cover the cost of tuition fees at UK rates together with a maintenance grant (£15,609 per year 2021/22 rates) for eligible applicants.
The studentship is funded by the School of Justice. The studentships are open to international applicants, however international applicants will be required to pay the difference between the UK and international tuition fee rate.
The successful applicants will be required to comply with the terms of the funding, and will be expected to contribute to research and teaching activities within the School of Justice as part of the scholarship.
Project Description
In 2017, the Police implemented a risk-based approach to managing registered sex offenders, meaning that sex offenders were given a personalised risk management plan to reduce the risk they pose to the public. This change stemmed from police recognition that sex offenders’ recidivism rates were low. As National Police Chiefs’ Council Lead for Management of Sexual and Violent Offenders, Deputy Chief Constable Michelle Skeer (2017) said: “The UK has some of the toughest powers in the world to manage registered sex offenders with low levels of reoffending.”. Consequently, this led to the introduction of an active risk management system and individual risk management plans, as well as a reactive management approach.
To date, very little research has examined the effectiveness of the bespoke reactive approach to managing sex offenders. In comparison to active manegement, the reactive approach does not involve home visits. Instead, it imposes annual notification requirements and continued monitoring from the police, whereby risk assessments are reviewed following changes to circumstances or intelligence updates. Any increase in identified risk can subsequently result in home visits being reintroduced and sex offenders being moved onto an active management system.
The School of Justice policing research team is currently undertaking a national study into the reactive management approach of sex offenders. This PhD would build upon this work to provide a more in-depth examination of this approach, in collaboration with partner constabularies which have agreed to facilitate the research. A mixed-method approach (quantitative and qualitative) to studying this topic is expected, utilising police data and police staff views and/or experiences of adopting this approach. Whilst the exact methodology has yet to be confirmed, we anticipate that a longitudinal study will provide greater insight into the effectiveness of implementing a reactive management approach to sex offenders.
Requirements
Candidates should have (or expect to hold) a UK Bachelor of Science degree at 2:1 or above in a related area (or equivalent qualification), or a Masters level qualification (e.g. MSc or MA).
International applicants require an English Language level of UKVI IELTs 6.5 (no sub-score below 6.0) or equivalent qualification.
Further information
Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to contact Prof. Sarah Kingston skingston1@uclan.ac.uk to discuss this opportunity and the project before applying.
Completed application forms should be returned to the Research Student Registry via email at researchadmissions@uclan.ac.uk quoting the studentship reference number: RS/21/21.
Closing date: Friday 7 January 2022
Interview date: TBC
Current UCLan research students will not be eligible to apply for this research studentship.