Course 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.
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.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 7 | IELTS Academic test score of 7 overall, including 7 in writing with no further component score below 6.5 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 100 | TOEFL IBT 100 with 25 in writing and no further score below 22 in each section. TOEFL code for Manchester is 0757 |
Applicants whose first language is not English should meet the following language requirements: IELTS Academic test score of 7 overall, including 7 in writing with no further component score below 6.5 TOEFL IBT 100 with 25 in writing and no further score below 22 in each section. TOEFL code for Manchester is 0757 Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 76 overall, with 76 in writing and no further score below 70
Further information on accepted language requirements can be found on our website
https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/international/admissions/language-requirements/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Manchester
Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9PL