PhD Criminology in Manchester United Kingdom | The University of Manchester

The Department of Criminology features experts conducting research across five primary focus areas:

Financial crimes, corporate misconduct, and organized criminal networks,
Correctional systems, sentencing practices, and law enforcement,
Social disparities in criminal behavior and victimization,
Violent acts and their consequences,
Illicit drug trade, usage patterns, and regulatory frameworks.
We encourage research proposals aligning with our faculty's specialized knowledge. Current funded projects explore rehabilitation, financial crimes, substance abuse, digital drug markets, human trafficking, bribery, criminal organizations, law enforcement practices, and penal systems.

Our researchers also possess advanced methodological skills in:

life history and narrative interview techniques,
immersive field studies,
psychosocial case examinations,
social connection mapping,
participatory research techniques,
long-term qualitative and quantitative studies,
questionnaire development and statistical interpretation,
program effectiveness assessments,
historical context and policy evaluations.

Doctoral candidates gain exposure to innovative methodologies for examining criminological phenomena.

Conduct groundbreaking PhD research exploring various societal and criminal justice challenges.
Develop academically and professionally within a supportive environment.
Benefit from comprehensive research guidance and skill development opportunities.