Overview

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 Criminology course from The University of Manchester 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.

Career opportunities

This degree is designed to appeal to recent graduates looking to work for local or central government and criminal justice agencies, for example:

as a criminal intelligence analyst within the police;

probation;

voluntary sector and NGOs;

pressure groups;

think-tanks (such as The Howard League Reform Trust); and

roles within the private sector.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dissertation

Designing Criminological Research

Theoretical Criminology

Evaluating Policy & Practice

Data Analysis with R & RStudio

Qualitative Research Methods

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

100

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PTE Academic

76

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IELTS

7

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Manchester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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100

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76

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum Upper Second class honours degree, or the overseas equivalent, is required in your first degree. A social science subject is advantageous but not necessary.

Applicants who are not from or did not graduate from a majority English speaking country as defined by the UKVI are required to hold one of the following English language qualifications

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

27500 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

14000 GBP / year

≈ 14000 GBP / year

Additional Details

MRes (part-time)

UK students (per annum): £7,000
International, including EU, students (per annum): £13,750

Living costs

Manchester

United Kingdom

645 - 1197 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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