With a PhD or other postgraduate research degree in the areas of Sociology and Criminology you will:<br>Work with leading experts in the field. Our researchers have an international reputation for excellence. In the most recent research assessment exercise, 67% of our Sociology research and 60% of our Social Work & Social Policy research was ranked either world leading or internationally excellent (REF2014). We are in the top ten institutions in the country for Sociology impact (Times Higher Education).<br>Choose from our flexible study pathways. We offer PhD, MPhil and MA by Research, which can be taken either full or part time. We offer campus-based and distance learning programmes.<br>Join a thriving intellectual community. You will be a member of our new Research Centre for Applied Social Sciences, an interdisciplinary hub for ground-breaking theoretical and applied research. We are also home to the Policy Evaluation and Research Unit (PERU), the Manchester Centre for Youth Studies and the Crime & Well-Being Big Data Centre. Our research is characterised by a particular commitment to research that makes a difference and often that which engages in a two-way relationship with local communities.<br>Engage in innovative public engagement programmes. RAH (Research in Arts and Humanities) is a curated programme of public lectures, performances, film screenings, fairs, interventions, discussions, artist happenings and augmented reality.<br>Undertake tailored personal and professional development training. The Postgraduate Arts and Humanities Centre (PAHC) provides a unique and comprehensive development programme for research students.