Criminology and Criminal Justice
University of LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom
Course overview
Unlock a world of possibilities with the MA in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Dive into critical debates on crime and justice, while exploring themes of inequality and social divisions. Tailor your journey through flexible modules and real-world placements, all while gaining essential skills for impactful careers in policy and criminal justice.
This dynamic, globally oriented programme critically examines the complex intersections of crime, justice and power in an ever-changing world. Through core modules such as Thinking Criminologically and Beyond Criminal Justice, you’ll delve into pressing issues like inequality, social divisions and international responses to crime, all while fostering a strong sense of social justice. Designed with your future in mind, this MA equips you with essential skills in critical thinking to digital fluency, preparing you for careers in policy, criminal justice and beyond.
You’ll have the opportunity to gain real-world experience through industry placements and impactful research projects, such as collaboration with theInterchangecharity to drive positive change in local communities. What truly sets our programme apart is the flexibility it offers. You can tailor your studies with optional modules like Gender-Based Violence and Criminal Justice, and Migration, Trafficking and Modern Slavery, aligning your education with your career goals and interests.
Delivered through interactive workshops, this distinctly critical programme fosters collaboration and practical learning, ensuring you graduate with the skills and insights needed to make a difference in the field of criminology and criminal justice. You can also study Criminology and Criminal Justice as a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) or Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert). This master’s is suitable for graduates in the social sciences or related fields.
The programme provides excellent preparation for students wishing to pursue a career in areas such as the government sector, civil ser
Key highlights
- Core modules include Thinking Criminologically and Beyond Criminal Justice
- Real-world industry placements and research projects with community impact
- Research collaboration opportunities with the Interchange charity in local communities
- Optional modules in gender-based violence and modern slavery
- Taught through interactive workshops emphasising collaboration and practical learning
- Builds skills from critical thinking to digital fluency
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:2 — Postgraduate entry requirements: We accept a 2:2 honours degree from a UK university, or an equivalent academic qualification from a similar non-UK institution.
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
E. Allison Peers Masters Scholarship in Iberian and Latin American Studies
The scholarship provides £5,000 towards fees, plus a £5,000 stipend, for students undertaking a Hispanic topic in any master's programme in the Department of Languages, Cultures and Film at the University of Liverpool.
Up to £5,000Health, Cultures and Societies Bursary
The successful candidate will receive a one-off fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Hodgson Law Scholarship
Liverpool Excellence Scholarship for Postgraduates
If you're an international student, you could be eligible for a tuition fee discount of £7,000.
Up to £7,000Liverpool Law School Hong Kong Scholarships
Two scholarships worth £1,000 each.
Up to £1,000Liverpool Law School LLM Bursaries
Two bursaries worth £500 each for Home students. Two bursaries wroth £1,000 each for international students.
MA in Chinese-English Translating and Interpreting Scholarships
Students awarded this scholarship will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Management School MBA Excellence Scholarship
50% tuition fee discounts are available.
Up to 50% of feesManuel Irujo Scholarship in Basque Studies
The scholarship provides approximately £5,000.
MusicFutures Scholarship for International Intellectual Property Law LLM
Up to five scholarships are available, each worth £12,500 in the form of a tuition fee discount.
Up to £12,500Peter Astaire Memorial Scholarship in Beatles Studies
Up to two awards are available in each academic year, with each award worth £4,000.
Up to £4,000Scholarships for MA Political Science and International Relations
The Department of Politics is pleased to announce two £5,000 scholarships for students wishing to pursue the MA in Political Science and International Relations.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Master's in Public Administration and Policy
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Education
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Film Studies
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in History
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000Scholarships for Postgraduate Study in Translation
Successful candidates will receive a fee reduction of £5,000.
Up to £5,000University of Liverpool Humanitarian Scholarships for Master's Programmes
University of Liverpool International College (UoLIC) Excellence Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.
Up to £5,000
Careers this course leads to
- Policy officer
- Civil servant
- Probation officer
- Youth justice worker
- Crime and justice researcher
- Victim support officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £12,500; Part-time: £6,250 | International: Full-time place, per year - £28,000; Part-time: £14,000
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 University of Liverpool, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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