Course summary
LJMU's Centre for Advanced Policing Studies is at the forefront of developing new research in policing, criminal justice, security and related fields.
- Join an ambitious School and student/staff body known for its impactful and sector-leading research
- Explore the availability of research scholarships
- Experience expert supervision from former serving officers, practitioners and leading academics
- Receive research training and opportunities to communicate research within and outside the University
- Benefit from excellent facilities and great multi-discipline connections
- transnational and public order policing
- serious organised crime
- victimology and domestic violence
- terrorism and counter-terrorism
- intelligence-led policing
- human trafficking
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. You can progress from MPhil to PhD, via a written and oral assessment in Year 2 (full-time students) or Year 3 (part-time students). The PhD requires:
- competence in conducting an independent enquiry
- competence in the use of appropriate research methods and techniques
- you to be at the forefront of understanding your specialist topic
Entry requirements
-a minimum 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject -a Masters degree with a research dissertation in a relevant subject -to have had research training directly related to the PhD project Additional information: -If you have qualifications other than those above, your application will be considered individually on merit. Appropriate research and previous experience will be taken into account. -IELTS 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component) -We also welcome applications from those with non-standard qualifications who can demonstrate knowledge, experience, and skills developed in the workplace or other setting relevant to the programme of research. -If you do not hold the standard academic entry requirements, please use your personal statement to provide further details. Non-standard applications will be considered by the Admissions Tutor(s) on a case-by-case basis.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Additional fee information
Fees for this programme are to be confirmed.
Provider information
Liverpool John Moores University
Student Life Building
Copperas Hill
Liverpool
L3 5AJ