Course description
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.
Aims
Teaching and learning
This course is taught by an interdisciplinary team using a variety of delivery methods: lectures, workshops, student-led presentations and debate, group work and individual research.
Coursework and assessment
Most course units are assessed by 3,500-word essay or by essay and presentation.
Career opportunities
This master's offers you the specialist knowledge attractive for a range of criminal justice careers, in areas such as local and central government and criminal justice agencies, for example:
It also allows you to develop skills applicable to jobs in social research, management, third sector services, social work, and teaching.
September 2025
The University of Manchester
Oxford Road,
Manchester,
M13 9PL, England
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.