Course summary
LJMU's Criminal Psychology and Criminal Justice MSc is a new stand-alone qualification designed to enhance your career prospects in criminal justice agencies, the probation service and the police
- Study criminal psychology in depth and understand how it influences criminal justice practice and wider societal perspectives
- Obtain an overview of criminal justice policy and process, and understand key contemporary issues in these areas
- Choose from a number of optional modules giving a critical insight into key areas of offending such as sex crimes and society, as well as criminal justice practice, which can include drugs, policing, rehabilitation and crimes of the powerful
- Undertake a research dissertation to generate knowledge in this area and further your own skills as a professional
Assessment method
To cater for the wide-ranging content of our courses and the varied learning preferences of our students, we offer a range of assessment methods on each programme. Assessment techniques vary from module to module to reflect relevant assessment approaches and the key learning points of each topic. Assessment methods may include essays, reports, quizzes, portfolios and presentations as well as a final dissertation.
Entry requirements
-a minimum of a 2:1 undergraduate degree in a commensurate subject. These subjects would include forensic psychology, criminal justice, criminology, psychology and law. If you are unsure whether your undergraduate degree is appropriate for this course, please enquire. or -a professional qualification recognised as equivalent to the above; or an award which the University has agreed to accept as equivalent to a degree. Where a candidate does not fulfil the standard entry qualification, the Programme Leader reserves the right to interview the person to determine their suitability for the programme. This process would be used where the applicant has no relevant degree or professional qualification, but does have professional experience relevant to the programme, or where the undergraduate degree award criteria above have not been met. The Programme Leader would conduct an interview with another member of the programme team. Interviews would be based around the applicant's suitability for the programme, which is also measured by the completion of a written piece of work by the applicant, which is discussed at the interview Please note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check via NARIC.
English language requirements
The programme is taught entirely in the English language, and, due to the participatory nature of its delivery, and the need to complete reading, assignments and written work (along with participants contributing to group discussions), overseas students will normally need an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
Please visit the part-time course page below for more information about this programme.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £50.5 | Credit |
| Northern Ireland | £50.5 | Credit |
| Scotland | £50.5 | Credit |
| Wales | £50.5 | Credit |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Liverpool John Moores University
Student Life Building
Copperas Hill
Liverpool
L3 5AJ