Dr Keir Sothcott

ROLE: Senior Lecturer in Criminology & Sociology

SCHOOL: Law

DEPARTMENT: Law and Social Sciences

TELEPHONE: +44 (0)20 8411 5144

EMAIL: K.Sothcott@mdx.ac.uk

Biography &
Qualifications
Qualifications:
BA, MA (Sociology), MA (Criminology)
Current work:
Violent crime
Education
- Current PhD 'The Cultural Criminology of 'Senseless' Violent Crime', Middlesex University
- 1994 MA Criminology, Middlesex University
- 1992 Cert in Education (FE), University of Greenwich
- 1987 MA Sociology, University of London
- 1984 BA Sociology, CNAA
Employment
- Current Senior Lecturer in Criminology (PT), Middlesex University
- Current Lecturer in Criminology (PT), Birkbeck College, University of London
- 1996-2000 Lecturer in Sociology (PT), Thames Valley University
- 1991-1992 Lecturer in Sociology and Psychology (PT), Harlow College (FE)
Conferences
Sothcott, K. (2005). Boredom and Crime: The Cultural Origins of Senseless Behaviour. Common Studies Sessions on Critical Criminology, New York.
Honours and Prizes
2003 Distinguished Lecturer, Birkbeck College, University of London
Languages Spoken
Learning &
Teaching Interests

Contemporary Criminological Theory; History of Crime and Punishment; Interpersonal Violence
Research Outputs &
Interests

Senseless violent crime
Funded Research &
Knowledge Exchange Projects
Engagement &
Impact

Biography &Qualifications