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University of Manchester: Criminology
| Institution | University of Manchester |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Social Sciences |
| Web | https://www.manchester.ac.uk |
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
Summary
The Department of Criminology has specialists in research around five key themes:
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Fraud, white-collar and organised crime;
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Prisons, punishment and policing;
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Violence, abuse, exploitation and intersectionalities;
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Quantitative measurement and evaluations of crime and deviance;
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Drug markets, consumption and policy.
The School welcomes applications that fit with the particular specialisms of our research staff. For example, we currently have grants in the areas of desistance, fraud, drugs, cryptomarkets, modern slavery, corruption, organised crime, policing and punishment, amongst others.
In addition, the department has extensive skills in diverse methodologies, including:
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biographical and narrative approaches to interviewing;
-
ethnography;
-
psychosocial case analysis;
-
network analysis;
-
deliberative methods;
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qualitative and quantitative longitudinal research;
-
survey design and applied statistical analysis;
-
programme evaluation;
-
policy analysis.
| research-law@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)161 306 1279 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | - Bachelor's (Honours) degree in a cognate subject at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and - Master's degree in a relevant subject - with an overall average of 65% or above, a minimum mark of |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
The Department of Criminology has specialists in research around five key themes:
-
Fraud, white-collar and organised crime;
-
Prisons, punishment and policing;
-
Violence, abuse, exploitation and intersectionalities;
-
Quantitative measurement and evaluations of crime and deviance;
-
Drug markets, consumption and policy.
The School welcomes applications that fit with the particular specialisms of our research staff. For example, we currently have grants in the areas of desistance, fraud, drugs, cryptomarkets, modern slavery, corruption, organised crime, policing and punishment, amongst others.
In addition, the department has extensive skills in diverse methodologies, including:
-
biographical and narrative approaches to interviewing;
-
ethnography;
-
psychosocial case analysis;
-
network analysis;
-
deliberative methods;
-
qualitative and quantitative longitudinal research;
-
survey design and applied statistical analysis;
-
programme evaluation;
-
policy analysis.
| research-law@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)161 306 1279 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | - Bachelor's (Honours) degree in a cognate subject at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and - Master's degree in a relevant subject - with an overall average of 65% or above, a minimum mark of |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
The Department of Criminology has specialists in research around five key themes:
-
Fraud, white-collar and organised crime;
-
Prisons, punishment and policing;
-
Violence, abuse, exploitation and intersectionalities;
-
Quantitative measurement and evaluations of crime and deviance;
-
Drug markets, consumption and policy.
The School welcomes applications that fit with the particular specialisms of our research staff. For example, we currently have grants in the areas of desistance, fraud, drugs, cryptomarkets, modern slavery, corruption, organised crime, policing and punishment, amongst others.
In addition, the department has extensive skills in diverse methodologies, including:
-
biographical and narrative approaches to interviewing;
-
ethnography;
-
psychosocial case analysis;
-
network analysis;
-
deliberative methods;
-
qualitative and quantitative longitudinal research;
-
survey design and applied statistical analysis;
-
programme evaluation;
-
policy analysis.
| research-law@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)161 306 1279 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | - Bachelor's (Honours) degree in a cognate subject at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and - Master's degree in a relevant subject - with an overall average of 65% or above, a minimum mark of |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
The Department of Criminology has specialists in research around five key themes:
-
Fraud, white-collar and organised crime;
-
Prisons, punishment and policing;
-
Violence, abuse, exploitation and intersectionalities;
-
Quantitative measurement and evaluations of crime and deviance;
-
Drug markets, consumption and policy.
The School welcomes applications that fit with the particular specialisms of our research staff. For example, we currently have grants in the areas of desistance, fraud, drugs, cryptomarkets, modern slavery, corruption, organised crime, policing and punishment, amongst others.
In addition, the department has extensive skills in diverse methodologies, including:
-
biographical and narrative approaches to interviewing;
-
ethnography;
-
psychosocial case analysis;
-
network analysis;
-
deliberative methods;
-
qualitative and quantitative longitudinal research;
-
survey design and applied statistical analysis;
-
programme evaluation;
-
policy analysis.
| research-law@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)161 306 1279 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | - Bachelor's (Honours) degree in a cognate subject at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and - Master's degree in a relevant subject - with an overall average of 65% or above, a minimum mark of |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
MA
Summary
Tackling complex problems of crime, including its causation and control, requires skilled thinkers. Our MA Criminology will give you specialist knowledge of current themes and historical debates across various areas of criminology. You’ll put the theory into practice from day one and develop intellectual, critical, and analytical skills needed for a successful career.
Our innovative course is taught by experts from sociological, legal, and psychological backgrounds with real-world experience. You’ll benefit from research-led teaching, as well as strong links to wider criminal justice professions and industry.
You’ll study core areas of criminological theory and research, including the relationships between criminology, criminal justice, and public policy. A broad selection of optional course units allow you to explore specialist topics in depth, such as:
-
Crime mapping and spatial analysis;
-
White collar and corporate crime;
-
Crime and networks;
-
Prisons in the UK.
The course provides a strong foundation for careers in research, policy, advocacy and the wider criminal justice sector. You’ll gain a critical understanding of contemporary criminological issues, as well as vital transferable skills such as research, analysis, communication and independent thinking.
This course is eligible for the 1+3 studentship offered by the Economic and Social Sciences Research Council (ESRC) North West Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP), offering a unique, fully-funded route into postgraduate research. If your application is successful, you’ll be able to seamlessly transition from master's-level study to a PhD.
| pg-soss@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 161 306 5500 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
Tackling complex problems of crime, including its causation and control, requires skilled thinkers. Our MA Criminology will give you specialist knowledge of current themes and historical debates across various areas of criminology. You’ll put the theory into practice from day one and develop intellectual, critical, and analytical skills needed for a successful career.
Our innovative course is taught by experts from sociological, legal, and psychological backgrounds with real-world experience. You’ll benefit from research-led teaching, as well as strong links to wider criminal justice professions and industry.
You’ll study core areas of criminological theory and research, including the relationships between criminology, criminal justice, and public policy. A broad selection of optional course units allow you to explore specialist topics in depth, such as:
-
Crime mapping and spatial analysis;
-
White collar and corporate crime;
-
Crime and networks;
-
Prisons in the UK.
The course provides a strong foundation for careers in research, policy, advocacy and the wider criminal justice sector. You’ll gain a critical understanding of contemporary criminological issues, as well as vital transferable skills such as research, analysis, communication and independent thinking.
This course is eligible for the 1+3 studentship offered by the Economic and Social Sciences Research Council (ESRC) North West Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP), offering a unique, fully-funded route into postgraduate research. If your application is successful, you’ll be able to seamlessly transition from master's-level study to a PhD.
| pg-soss@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 161 306 5500 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
The MA in Criminology course allows you to develop specialist knowledge of the current themes and historical debates surrounding crime causation, crime control and regulation of behaviour.
The course equips you with the intellectual, critical, and analytical skills needed for understanding and applying criminological theories and concepts in practice. The course also provides an in-depth understanding of the interactions between politics, criminology and criminal justice, and the impact of public policy in these areas.
This innovative course is taught by experts from sociological, legal, and psychological backgrounds with real-world experience. You will benefit from research-led teaching, as well as strong links to wider criminal justice professions and industry.
| pg-soss@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 161 306 5500 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
The MA in Criminology course allows you to develop specialist knowledge of the current themes and historical debates surrounding crime causation, crime control and regulation of behaviour.
The course equips you with the intellectual, critical, and analytical skills needed for understanding and applying criminological theories and concepts in practice. The course also provides an in-depth understanding of the interactions between politics, criminology and criminal justice, and the impact of public policy in these areas.
This innovative course is taught by experts from sociological, legal, and psychological backgrounds with real-world experience. You will benefit from research-led teaching, as well as strong links to wider criminal justice professions and industry.
| pg-soss@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 161 306 5500 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Master of Research - MRes
Summary
Our MRes Criminology programme provides you with the advanced theoretical, conceptual and methodological expertise and skills necessary to undertake and critically evaluate criminological, socio-legal and criminal justice research.
This programme encourages you to critically examine the theoretical foundations that underpin applied criminological research. You’ll receive specialist criminology and criminal justice teaching from research-active staff, studying core areas of criminological theory and research, including the relationships between criminology, criminal justice, and public policy.
You'll also benefit from comprehensive, multi-disciplinary training in research methodologies. This will develop your advanced research skills and build competencies in technical areas such as data analysis, qualitative research, and research design.
A broad selection of optional course units allow you to explore specialist topics in depth, such as:
-
Crime mapping and spatial analysis;
-
White collar and corporate crime;
-
Crime and networks;
-
Prisons in the UK.
This course is eligible for the 1+3 studentship offered by the Economic and Social Sciences Research Council (ESRC) North West Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP), offering a unique, fully-funded route into postgraduate research. If your application is successful, you’ll be able to seamlessly transition from master's-level study to a PhD.
Upon completing the course, you’ll be well placed to pursue further academic research. You’ll also have developed highly transferrable skills, setting you up well for a professional research career in the voluntary, public or private sectors.
| pg-law@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 161 306 5500 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
Our MRes Criminology programme provides you with the advanced theoretical, conceptual and methodological expertise and skills necessary to undertake and critically evaluate criminological, socio-legal and criminal justice research.
This programme encourages you to critically examine the theoretical foundations that underpin applied criminological research. You’ll receive specialist criminology and criminal justice teaching from research-active staff, studying core areas of criminological theory and research, including the relationships between criminology, criminal justice, and public policy.
You'll also benefit from comprehensive, multi-disciplinary training in research methodologies. This will develop your advanced research skills and build competencies in technical areas such as data analysis, qualitative research, and research design.
A broad selection of optional course units allow you to explore specialist topics in depth, such as:
-
Crime mapping and spatial analysis;
-
White collar and corporate crime;
-
Crime and networks;
-
Prisons in the UK.
This course is eligible for the 1+3 studentship offered by the Economic and Social Sciences Research Council (ESRC) North West Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP), offering a unique, fully-funded route into postgraduate research. If your application is successful, you’ll be able to seamlessly transition from master's-level study to a PhD.
Upon completing the course, you’ll be well placed to pursue further academic research. You’ll also have developed highly transferrable skills, setting you up well for a professional research career in the voluntary, public or private sectors.
| pg-law@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 161 306 5500 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
The MRes in Criminology course provides you with the advanced theoretical, conceptual and methodological expertise and skills necessary to undertake and critically evaluate criminological, socio-legal and criminal justice research.
Combining core research skills with specialist criminology and criminal justice teaching from research-active staff, this course encourages you to critically examine the theoretical foundations that underpin applied criminological research.
The course also provides formal, comprehensive, multi-disciplinary training in research methodologies and transferable employment related skills, for those interested in applying for a PhD and/or planning a professional research career in the voluntary, public or private sectors.
The MRes is an Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and North West Social Science Doctoral Training Centre (NWSSDTP) recognised foundation course for research training.
This is an essential first step if you wish to undertake doctoral research as part of the 1+3 PhD in Criminology programme, which qualifies towards ESRC and NWSSDTP funding.
| pg-law@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 161 306 5500 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Summary
The MRes in Criminology course provides you with the advanced theoretical, conceptual and methodological expertise and skills necessary to undertake and critically evaluate criminological, socio-legal and criminal justice research.
Combining core research skills with specialist criminology and criminal justice teaching from research-active staff, this course encourages you to critically examine the theoretical foundations that underpin applied criminological research.
The course also provides formal, comprehensive, multi-disciplinary training in research methodologies and transferable employment related skills, for those interested in applying for a PhD and/or planning a professional research career in the voluntary, public or private sectors.
The MRes is an Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) and North West Social Science Doctoral Training Centre (NWSSDTP) recognised foundation course for research training.
This is an essential first step if you wish to undertake doctoral research as part of the 1+3 PhD in Criminology programme, which qualifies towards ESRC and NWSSDTP funding.
| pg-law@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 161 306 5500 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | We require a UK bachelor's degree with a First or Upper Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. When assessing your academic record we consider your degree subject, grades you have achieved and the standing of the institution where you studied your qualification. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
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