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 (MRes Criminology)

Designing Criminological Research

Advanced 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 2024-09-25 00:00:00

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Language

English

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100

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Criminology View 171 other Masters in Criminology in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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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 Fee

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International

23500 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 23500 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

11000 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 11000 GBP per year during 12 months.

MRes (part-time)

UK students (per annum): £5,500
International, including EU, students (per annum): £11,750

Living costs for Manchester

645 - 1197 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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