Criminology MA

Tackling complex problems of crime, including its causation and control, requires skilled thinkers. Our MA in Criminology will give you specialist knowledge of current themes and historical debates across various areas of criminology.

Our innovative course is taught by experts from sociological, legal, and psychological backgrounds with real-world experience. You’ll benefit from research-led teaching, as well as strong links to wider criminal justice professions and industry.

You’ll put the theory into practice from day one and develop intellectual, critical, and analytical skills needed for a successful career.

You’ll study core areas of criminological theory and research, including the relationships between criminology, criminal justice, and public policy.

Specialise in cutting edge topics such as the application of data science to crime; themes that relate to social responsibility such as youth offending, domestic violence, and modern slavery; and subjects that are traditionally ignored by criminologists, such as genocide.

Our course provides you with a strong foundation for careers in research, policy, advocacy and the wider criminal justice sector. You’ll gain a critical understanding of contemporary criminological issues, as well as vital transferable skills such as research, analysis, communication and independent thinking.

This course is eligible for the 1+3 studentship offered by the Economic and Social Sciences Research Council (ESRC) North West Social Sciences Doctoral Training Partnership (NWSSDTP), offering a unique, fully-funded route into postgraduate research. If your application is successful, you’ll be able to seamlessly transition from master's-level study to a PhD. Find out more on our 1+3 ESRC NWSSDTP webpage .