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To apply for a research degree, please make sure you fulfill the entry requirements and then complete the online research degree application form and upload your supporting documents.
You should have a good honours degree (2:1 or above) or masters degree or equivalent in the relevant subject area.
International applicants should be aware of our research degree English language requirements
Research
Currently, Dr. Melrose and Dr. Brodie are
working with colleagues from the International
Centre for the Study of Sexually Exploited and Trafficked Young People on a
national study, funded by Comic Relief, exploring Local Safeguarding Children’s
Boards’ responses to new guidance introduced in 2009 by the DCSF.
Dr. Melrose
is additionally working with colleagues from the Vauxhall Centre for the Study of Crime to explore the social and
psychological impacts on young people of living in gang-affected neighbourhoods
and with colleagues from the Institute of
Health Research to explore children’s experiences of living in poverty.
She
has also been leading on developing work exploring international adoption
markets and baby trafficking in the UK.
Dr. Brodie’s work on looked after children and young people also frequently overlaps with the interests of The Tilda Goldberg Centre.
Melrose, M. (2009-2011) South Bank University and Eaves Housing: Exit Strategies for Trafficked Women





