The Institute of Criminology has a worldwide reputation for excellence in both research and teaching and is one of the oldest criminological institutes in Europe.

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Its academic staff are international leaders in their fields, offering expertise in a broad range of research themes. The Institute is a postgraduate department and offers a PhD in Criminology, MPhil in Criminology and two part-time MSts in Applied Criminology for working professionals in the criminal justice field. It also contributes to undergraduate papers in several other departments. It is home to six Research Centres which cover a broad range of criminological topics as well as the Radzinowicz Library which is recognised as a world-class criminal justice resource.

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Cambridge Institute of Criminology Postgraduate Fund

The study of criminology and penology is central to understanding society and shaping a safer and more just future. Studying criminology nurtures critical skills in analysing criminological theory, evaluating evidence, developing policy, and applying rigorous, research-based reasoning to ethically tackle the complexities of justice and social order.

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Centre for the Study of Global Human Movement: fund for crises, emergencies, and refugees

Pioneering programmes to support people affected by crises

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The David Farrington Memorial Fund

The David Farrington Memorial Fund aims to provide financial support to PhD and Master’s students and to support research at the Institute of Criminology through full and partial scholarships

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The Hughes Hall / Institute of Criminology Jack Merritt Scholarship

Jack Merritt tragically lost his life at a Learning Together programme celebration at Fishmongers’ Hall, London Bridge on 29 November 2019. Saskia Jones, a Learning Together alumna and volunteer in the programme, was killed in the same terrorist attack.

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Humanities and social sciences

The School of the Humanities and Social Sciences is concerned with human behaviour, its history and continuing development through the study of archaeology, anthropology, politics and international studies, sociology, economics, history, the philosophy of science, law, criminology and land economy. Notable alumni include John Maynard Keynes, Eric Hobsbawm, Simon Schama and Siegfried Sassoon.