Crank studied at Manchester University from 1934 to 1938, where he was awarded a BSc and MSc as a student of Lawrence Bragg and Douglas Hartree. In 1953, Manchester University awarded him a DSc.
Crank's academic journey at Manchester University involved obtaining a BSc and MSc from Lawrence Bragg and Douglas Hartree, culminating in a DSc degree awarded by the university in 1953.