MA Criminology is a Masters program taught at University of Manchester, UK. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (1 year (full-time)) options.
MA Criminology at The University of Manchester develops specialist knowledge of the debates surrounding crime causation, crime control and regulation. Students explore crime, justice and social harm through contemporary criminological theory, research and real-world debate. The course also covers core areas of criminological theory and research, including the relationships between criminology, criminal justice and public policy.
The MA Criminology is delivered as a full-time, in-person programme with a duration of 1 year. Students critically evaluate criminological, socio-legal and criminal justice research, with a focus on data analysis and qualitative research methods. The course includes research-led teaching and places theory into practice from day one. Students study specialist areas such as data science applied to crime and topics linked to social responsibility.
The University of Manchester says the programme opens doors to various careers, with strong links to wider criminal justice professions and industry. The course also supports a transition from master’s to PhD study through a fully-funded 1+3 pathway with the ESRC North West Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP).
The minimum requirements for admission in MA Criminology at University of Manchester for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Academic entry qualification overview: 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.
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. From 2026: 5 overall, with 5 in writing and no other subskill below 4.5
Pearson Test of English (PTE) score of 76 overall, with 76 in writing and no further score below 70
Pre-Sessional English Courses: We will consider applicants who do not meet these scores but you may be required to complete a pre-sessional English language course at the University of Manchester prior to the start of the course.
To be considered for a pre-sessional English language course for this programme we require the following minimum IELTS (Academic) scores:
6 Week Pre-Sessional Course: IELTS 6.5 overall with 6.5 in writing and no more than one sub-skill of 6.0.
10 Week Pre-sessional Course: IELTS 6.0 overall with 6.0 or above in each sub-skill
English language test validity: Some English Language test results are only valid for two years. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.
Applicants from Majority English-speaking countries: If you are a national of a majority English-speaking country (or have studied for a full bachelor's degree or higher from one of these countries) you may be exempt from submitting further evidence of English language proficiency.
Please check detail of study units at https://www.manchester.ac.uk/study/masters/courses/list/09778/ma-criminology
85 fully funded scholarships are listed for UK. See UK scholarships.