Philosophy and Criminology

The ba in philosophy and criminology is one of the pathways within the ba social sciences degree. it is ideal if you want to keep your options open or study specific topics, such as race, class, crime or religion, from a variety of different perspective.this flexible degree lets you study at least three subjects in year 1, and then in year 2 and 3, you deepen your understanding of the subjects you feel passionate about.

We are a top 10 university for criminology in the uk (the guardian league table for best uk universities for criminology, 2022). the university of manchester also has an excellent reputation for employability, and we are one of the most targeted universities by the nation's top employers (the graduate market in 2021, high fliers research). the law school embeds employability across its courses and has excellent links with legal professions, the criminal justice sector, business, and the public sector. our graduates have an impressive record of securing employment, in areas such as: police and offender management (for example probation service); community justice; national intelligence and security agencies; charity and voluntary sector organisations; government; teaching. the award-winning justice hub provides opportunities for you to volunteer, putting your legal knowledge into practice by undertaking legal advice work. our students have achieved success in national and international mooting and client interviewing competitions and are encouraged and supported by staff and peers.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. The University of Manchester has partnerships with the following companies: