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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:
- Fraud, white-collar and organised crime;
- Prisons, punishment and policing;
- Inequalities connected to offending and victimisation;
- Violence and its aftermath;
- 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, there is extensive expertise in a range of 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;
- historical and policy analysis.
You will therefore have access to cutting edge approaches to researching criminological issues.
| research-law@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)161 306 1279 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Applicants must have minimum qualifications of a good upper second class honours degree with minimum grade average of 65% (or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline, and a Masters degree at Merit level in a relevant discipline with minimum grade average of 65% in taught modules and a minimum mark of 65% in the dissertation/research element, no mark below 55%. Students whose first language is not English are required to hold either an overall IELTS IBT score of 7.0, with a minimum writing score of 7.0 and no further score below 6.5, or an overall TOEFL IBT score of 100-106 with a minimum writing score of 24. The certification must have been awarded within two years prior to entry. |
| 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;
- Inequalities connected to offending and victimisation;
- Violence and its aftermath;
- 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, there is extensive expertise in a range of 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;
- historical and policy analysis.
You will therefore have access to cutting edge approaches to researching criminological issues.
| research-law@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)161 306 1279 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Applicants must have minimum qualifications of a good upper second class honours degree with minimum grade average of 65% (or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline, and a Masters degree at Merit level in a relevant discipline with minimum grade average of 65% in taught modules and a minimum mark of 65% in the dissertation/research element, no mark below 55%. Students whose first language is not English are required to hold either an overall IELTS IBT score of 7.0, with a minimum writing score of 7.0 and no further score below 6.5, or an overall TOEFL IBT score of 100-106 with a minimum writing score of 24. The certification must have been awarded within two years prior to entry. |
| 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;
- Inequalities connected to offending and victimisation;
- Violence and its aftermath;
- 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, there is extensive expertise in a range of 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;
- historical and policy analysis.
You will therefore have access to cutting edge approaches to researching criminological issues.
| research-law@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)161 306 1279 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Applicants must have minimum qualifications of a good upper second class honours degree with minimum grade average of 65% (or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline, and a Masters degree at Merit level in a relevant discipline with minimum grade average of 65% in taught modules and a minimum mark of 65% in the dissertation/research element, no mark below 55%. Students whose first language is not English are required to hold either an overall IELTS IBT score of 7.0, with a minimum writing score of 7.0 and no further score below 6.5, or an overall TOEFL IBT score of 100-106 with a minimum writing score of 24. The certification must have been awarded within two years prior to entry. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Fees
| EU | 20500 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| International | 20500 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
The Department of Criminology has specialists in research around five key themes:
- Fraud, white-collar and organised crime;
- Prisons, punishment and policing;
- Inequalities connected to offending and victimisation;
- Violence and its aftermath;
- 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, there is extensive expertise in a range of 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;
- historical and policy analysis.
You will therefore have access to cutting edge approaches to researching criminological issues.
| research-law@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)161 306 1279 |
| Study type | Research |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
| Entry requirements | Applicants must have minimum qualifications of a good upper second class honours degree with minimum grade average of 65% (or overseas equivalent) in a relevant discipline, and a Masters degree at Merit level in a relevant discipline with minimum grade average of 65% in taught modules and a minimum mark of 65% in the dissertation/research element, no mark below 55%. Students whose first language is not English are required to hold either an overall IELTS IBT score of 7.0, with a minimum writing score of 7.0 and no further score below 6.5, or an overall TOEFL IBT score of 100-106 with a minimum writing score of 24. The certification must have been awarded within two years prior to entry. |
| Location | Main Site University Recruitment And Adm Oxford Road Manchester M13 9PL |
Fees
| EU | 10250 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| International | 10250 GBP for Year 1 |
MA
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-law@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)161 306 1270 |
| 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 |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| EU | 21000 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 21000 GBP for Year 1 |
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-law@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)161 306 1270 |
| 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 |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 5250 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| EU | 11000 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 5250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 5250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 5250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 5250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 5250 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 11000 GBP for Year 1 |
Master of Research - MRes
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 1270 |
| 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 1270 |
| 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 1270 |
| 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 |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| EU | 21000 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 10500 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 21000 GBP for Year 1 |
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 1270 |
| 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 |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 5250 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| England | 5250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 5250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 5250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 5250 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 5250 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 11000 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 11000 GBP for Year 1 |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Summary
The PGDip in Criminology course allows you to develop specialist knowledge of the current themes and historical debates surrounding crime causation, crime control and regulation.
The course equips you with the intellectual, critical and analytical skills needed for understanding and applying criminological theories and concepts in practice. Furthermore, the course 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.
Choosing the PGDip means you will gain all the specialist knowledge of the full MA, but will not be required to produce a dissertation.
| pg-law@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)161 306 1270 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | We require a UK bachelor's degree with a Lower-Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. We will also consider criminal justice and related practitioners with considerable work experience. 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 PGDip in Criminology course allows you to develop specialist knowledge of the current themes and historical debates surrounding crime causation, crime control and regulation.
The course equips you with the intellectual, critical and analytical skills needed for understanding and applying criminological theories and concepts in practice. Furthermore, the course 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.
Choosing the PGDip means you will gain all the specialist knowledge of the full MA, but will not be required to produce a dissertation.
| pg-law@manchester.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0)161 306 1270 |
| Study type | Taught |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
| Entry requirements | We require a UK bachelor's degree with a Lower-Second classification or the overseas equivalent, in any discipline. We will also consider criminal justice and related practitioners with considerable work experience. 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 |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 7000 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| EU | 14000 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 7000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 7000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 7000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 7000 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 7000 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 14000 GBP for Year 1 |
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