MRes Criminology at University of Manchester

Gain the expertise and skills necessary to undertake and evaluate socio-legal and criminal justice research. Develop advanced criminological research expertise through independent investigation, methodological training and specialist supervision. Explore the interactions between crime, politics, and justice, and the impact of public policy, opening doors to various careers.

Faculty: Faculty of Humanities  |  Department: School of Social Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A master’s degree is formed of 180 credits. On the MRes Criminology, there are six mandatory course units, including a dissertation worth 60 credits. Compulsory units include Dissertation (MRes Criminology), Advanced Theoretical Criminology, Evaluating Policy & Practice, Data Analysis with R & RStudio, Qualitative Research Methods, Criminological Research Methods.

Career pathways

The University of Manchester is the most targeted university by the UK’s top graduate employers (High Fliers, The Graduate Market Report 2026). Our MRes Criminology gives you the specialist knowledge and skills required for a range of careers across the public, private, and third sectors, such as in: academia; local or national governments; social agencies such as the police, probation services and social work; the voluntary sector and NGO’s.

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