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This is your future

Criminology

Study topics that suit your interests and engage with some of the best criminology experts, addressing the major challenges facing the 21st century.

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Criminology insight

Congratulations on becoming an offer-holder in Criminology at The University of Manchester.

Understand the challenges that criminal justice systems face today and gain real insight into how criminological knowledge is applied to a variety of roles and sectors.

Paid work internships through Q-Step

Gain quantitative skills in organisations like the World Bank and government departments.

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Study at a Top 10 UK University (QS World University Rankings 2023).

Meet your Admissions Officer

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Your next steps

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A week in the life of a BA Criminology student

Learn more about what it might be like to study at The University of Manchester.

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Support on your course

Criminology at Manchester is an active community that welcomes passionate students.

You’ll make friends through our many student societies, activities, and receive support from students through our peer-assisted support scheme.

Learn more about support from the University

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Providing high-quality education

Criminology Inside

Hear how undergraduates and students in prison learn together.

Careers and employability

Make your mark at Manchester

Our Criminology degree enables you to build a rich portfolio of skills and knowledge.

Criminology is a diverse and fascinating subject, and the transferable skills that you develop during your time with us will open many doors.

Discover more : about careers and employability on our Criminology master's

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Q-step student stories

Gain a competitive edge in the graduate jobs market through a Q-Step placement.

Read Hannah's story

Criminology student, Hannah Watts

Your student experience

Amy Tyley talks about how working in the Legal Advice Centre and Miscarriages of Justice Review Centre has helped her.

Find out more : about Amy's Legal Advice Centre and Miscarriages of Justice Review Centre work experience

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Pursuing a career in law

Emily shares her story and her interest in both criminology and law.

Read Emily's story

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Your future

Victoria Smith discusses her role at the Home Office and how the Q-step internship helped her kick-start her career.

Contact us

Get in touch

Our admissions staff are here to answer any questions you have.

Email: socialsciences@manchester.ac.uk
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Coronavirus

You probably have concerns about the effect of the coronavirus outbreak on your application and what the next academic year will look like.

The University aims to answer your questions as best we can at this time. We have compiled a set of Frequently Asked Questions to help.

If you have any further questions, you can contact our admissions team at socialsciences@manchester.ac.uk.

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  • Politics and Criminology BASS
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  • Sociology and Criminology BASS

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