OpenFieldWest Midlands Restorative Justice & Youth Crime Prevention Project
Collaborative empirical study with West Midlands youth offending teams evaluating the long-term recidivism impacts of peer mediation and restorative cautioning interventions.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled in postgraduate criminology, psychology, or social work
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Research abstract on restorative justice circles or trauma-informed youth policing
- Recommendation letters
- Faculty research supervisor recommendation
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- GBP 6,500 research project grant plus police youth diversion data access
- Application fee
- GBP 0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Covered through graduate research enrollment
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 1, 2027 (2027 Field research period)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Birmingham Newman University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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