Criminology

University of Manchester
Postgraduate MA Full-time 12 Months Sociology

About this course

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.

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 12 Months

Qualification: MA

Location: Manchester

Part-time

Duration: 24 Months

Qualification: MA

Location: Manchester

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3314 Prison service officers (below principal officer)
2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
3319 Protective service associate professionals
1162 Senior police officers
4112 Local government administrative occupations
2462 Probation officers

Course Details

Qualification
MA
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
12 Months
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Manchester
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Sociology