New research report: Desistance after imprisonment abroad
Largest UK study of its kind by Caroline Lanskey & Angelique Mulholland sheds light on the experiences of British citizens deported after imprisonment overseas
Police Executive Programme celebrates 30 years.
The Institute of Criminology's Police Executive Programme marks three decades researching and promoting evidence-based policing.
The Institute's MPhil in Criminology course provides a foundational education in prominent criminological theories, research methods, & areas of criminological knowledge. Compulsory modules on criminological theories & research methods, familiarise students with historic & contemporary criminological thinking & research. A variety of optional seminars are on offer each year covering a wide range of criminological topics.
The Institute offers two MSt Courses: a MSt in Applied Criminology, Penology and Management and a MSt in Applied Criminology and Police Management.
Voices of Criminology
Read former students' stories, including their experiences at the Institute and what they are doing now.
News
30 Jul 2026
Evidence-based policing conference highlights growing global nature of policing challenges
28 Jul 2026
Andreas von Hirsch, Distinguished Penal Theorist and Criminologist, 1934-2026
15 Jul 2026
Largest UK study sheds light on the experiences of British citizens after imprisonment abroad
10 Jul 2026
PhD student's research reveals the hidden politics of parole for life sentenced prisoners
8 Jul 2026
Andy West visits the Institute for joint PRC and Radzinowicz Library event
2 Jul 2026
Why timing matters after prison: new research rethinks desistance as 'temporal work'
Research at the Institute
The Institute is highly productive in terms of its academic research. It hosts six Research Centre's, alongside some Research Groups.