
LLM International Crime, Justice and Security
Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool John Moores University, Mount Pleasant Campus, Liverpool
Course overview
The LLM International Crime, Justice and Security is designed to equip you with advanced knowledge and practical skills in one of the most pressing areas of global law and governance. You will explore critical issues such as international criminal justice, conflict and warfare in law, human rights protection, and the legal frameworks shaping global security. The programme combines academic rigour with practical relevance, preparing you for a career in international legal practice, government, or non-governmental organisations.
The Centre for the Study of Law in Theory and Practice (LTAP) at Liverpool John Moores University serves as a dynamic hub of legal research and action, bringing together expertise across key areas such as international law and human rights, comparative public law, and professional legal practice. Through its strong global partnerships, interdisciplinary projects and real-world impact work, LTAP provides the ideal intellectual foundation for the LLM in International Crime, Justice & Security, equipping students to engage critically with issues of crime, harm, accountability, security and law in a deeply interconnected world Please note, optional modules detailed below will only run if there are 10 students or more. The Rice-Jones Trust Scholarship The Rice-Jones Charitable Trust was set by an individual who wanted to benefit postgraduate law students studying in the North West of England.
The individual's late husband and father were both lawyers, and this inspired her to help students who show academic promise and a commitment to the legal profession, but who may not necessarily have the financial support to undertake their studies. The Rice-Jones Charitable Trust is registered at the Charity Commission with registration number 1171890. Click here for full details.
The Rice-Jones Charitable Trust Scholarship is available to applicants who have accepted a place to study on a postgraduate law course, including but not limited to the Graduate Diploma in Law, the Legal Practice Course, the Solicitors Qualifying Examination, the Bar Professional Training Course or the Master's in Law. The amount offered and purpose for which the Scholarship award is offered is at the absolute discretion of The Rice-Jones Charitable Trust and may vary per individual. A successful applicant may be in receipt of a grant of up to £20,000.
Applications must be received before 29 May 2026. Apply using this form, any queries please contact the email address at the bottom of the form.
Key highlights
- Covers international criminal justice, conflict and warfare in law
- Explores human rights protection and legal frameworks shaping global security
- Combines academic rigour with practical relevance to international legal practice
- Supported by a research centre in international law and human rights
- Research centre offers global partnerships, interdisciplinary projects and real-world impact work
- Postgraduate law scholarship of up to £20,000 available from a charitable trust
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component) Other international requirements Please note: All international qualifications are subject to a q
Scholarships
2-year Masters Scholarships
This would equal £7,000 total discount across the 2 years.
Chevening Scholarships
Early Bird Tuition Fee Discount Business, Law and Public Health Students
Eligible students for these courses could now receive a £1,500 Early Bird Discount from their tuition fees – an increase of £1,000 from the standard amount.
Postgraduate International Achievement Scholarship
Applicants a £3,500 tuition fee discount towards the first year of their studies.
Up to £3,500
Careers this course leads to
- International lawyer
- Human rights officer
- Government policy adviser
- NGO legal officer
- Security and justice analyst
- International criminal justice researcher
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,890 per year | International: £9,890 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Liverpool John Moores University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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