MA Criminal Justice

The MA Criminal Justice at Liverpool John Moores University is for graduates and professionals who want to understand more about how the criminal justice system works in theory and in practice. The course is taught by experienced lecturers and local criminal justice professionals. This will give you the opportunity to learn from both academic research and real-world practice.

You will study discussions about how crime is controlled and managed, and how this affects society and culture. The MA Criminal Justice at Liverpool John Moores University also looks at problems like unfair treatment in the justice system, mistakes that lead to innocent people being punished, and the larger effects of justice policies.

This course will help you gain the knowledge and skills you need for jobs in places like the police, probation service, or other areas related to criminal justice.

Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) is a public university in Liverpool, England. It started in 1823 as the Liverpool Mechanics' School of Arts and became a full university in 1992. The university was named after a local businessman, Sir John Moores, who started the Littlewoods company.

The university offers a wide variety of bachelor's and master's degree programmes. These programmes are in five main areas: Business and Law; Arts, Professional and Social Studies; Health; Science; and Engineering and Technology.

LJMU is well-known for its career-focused teaching. The university's classes are based on research and are designed to help students find jobs. They give students hands-on experience and help them build connections with professionals in their field.

Applicants are expected to demonstrate a comparable academic standard through past studies or work experience. They must also have a genuine enthusiasm to study issues related to the organisation and delivery of criminal justice.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants should possess a minimum of a 2:2, ideally in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology, Law or related Social Science and Humanities subjects.

English Proficiency:

• International students must show English language proficiency by having an overall IELTS score of 6.5, with no individual component below 5.5.

For international students enrolling in the MA Criminal Justice at Liverpool John Moores University, the tuition fee for the 2025/26 academic year is £17,750.

LJMU supports its students by providing a range of scholarships to reduce their financial burdens. The Regional Scholarship, for example, offers a £4,000 tuition fee discount for students from certain countries. You do not need to apply for this scholarship. If you meet the criteria, the scholarship will automatically be applied to your tuition fees, and you will see the update in your unconditional offer letter.

Graduates of an MA in Criminal Justice at Liverpool John Moores University can pursue various career roles, including:

• Police Officer/Detective 
• Probation Officer
• Correctional Administrator
• Criminologist
• Forensic Psychologist
• Intelligence Analyst

To apply for this programme, you will have to fill out an application form through LJMU’s online application portal. If you have any questions about the process, you can contact our experienced counsellors at AHZ.