Criminology (Taught master's)
Welcome for taught master’s students will begin on Monday, 11 September 2023.
Welcome messages from colleagues in the School of Social Sciences
Welcome timetable
Welcome is over two weeks – 11-15 September at the University level, and 18-22 September at the course level.
A document version of your timetable can be accessed here:
For any information you may need before arriving in your first week, read through your course pre-arrival email and our Get ready pages.
Your programme administrator will inform you by email about course unit selection before Welcome.
Support and advice
There are lots of people on hand to support you throughout your time in Manchester and you will meet many of them in Welcome.
These people are part of your support network so if you need help just ask.
Any queries regarding your course will be answered during induction week.
If you have an admissions enquiry about your course please email pg-soss@manchester.ac.uk.
If you have a query about your course, please contact soss.hub@manchester.ac.uk
Before starting your course, it's a good idea to visit our Get Ready pages, where there are a few practical things we need you to complete in your first few weeks to get things started.
Your Area of Study has welcome messages from department senior staff and colleagues.
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