MA Criminal Justice
Liverpool John Moores UniversityLiverpool John Moores University, Mount Pleasant Campus, Liverpool
Course overview
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.
Key highlights
- Designed for careers in police, probation and third sector agencies
- Open to undergraduates, practitioners and criminal justice professionals
- Evaluates discriminatory practice and causes of miscarriages of justice
- Critical study of how criminal justice policy is made and delivered
- Builds understanding of data sources and research methodologies
- Option modules on criminal justice in England, Wales and elsewhere
Entry requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS IELTS score of 6.5 with no component less than 5.5 or equivalent View country specific entry requirements Other international requirements
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
- Probation officer
- Police officer
- Criminal justice policy officer
- Youth justice worker
- Third sector support worker
- Criminal justice researcher
Career opportunities
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
Cost of study
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.
Admission
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.
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