PhD Criminology at University of Manchester

Programme overview

Enjoy the challenge of independent research with a focus on crime, criminal justice and criminological issues. Pursue state-of-the-art doctoral research investigating a diverse array of social and criminological issues. Work in an environment that supports intellectual and personal development.

What you will study

The Department of Criminology has specialists in research around seven key themes: Fraud, white-collar and organised crime; Prisons and punishment; Exploitation, violence and abuse; Advanced analytics and advanced quantitative techniques in criminology; Drug markets, consumption and policy; Policing and police; Digital technologies and crime The School welcomes applications that fit with the particular specialisms of our research staff.

Career pathways

Successful graduates are able to progress within a wide variety of roles in academia and other criminological professions and associated fields. At Manchester you will have access to a number of opportunities to help support you with your goals for the future.

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Application information

Entry requirements

- Bachelor's (Honours) degree in a cognate subject at 2:1 or above (or overseas equivalent); and Master's degree in a relevant subject - with an overall average of 65% or above, a minimum mark of 65% in your dissertation and no mark below 55% (or overseas equivalent) English language: IELTS test minimum score - 7.0 overall, 7.0 in writing, 6.5 in other sections. Interview: As part of the offer making process, applicants will be required to undertake an interview assessment.

International applicants: GBP 23,000 a year (2027/28). PhD (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 Year [Full-time], 6 Years [Part-time]

Apply through the official page: https://www.humanities.manchester.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/how-to-apply/

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