Course summary
LJMU's Evidence-Informed Practice PgDip is designed for in-service criminal justice professionals who want to develop research skills.
- Develop your research skills enabling you to generate research findings that contribute to the development of criminal justice policy and practice
- Study over 2 years
- Learn via LJMU-based study days, online learning and independent study
- Undertake practice-relevant research to stimulate work-related learning for your employer
- Follow this hybrid programme developed as a result of the successful delivery of the Police Knowledge Fund Project in partnership with Merseyside Police, the Home Office, College of Policing and HEFCE
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. There are no examinations on this programme, instead the PgDip uses a range of coursework-based assessment formats, ranging in length from 1500 to 6000 words. There are six pieces of coursework to submit and you will be expected to deliver a 20-minute assessed presentation on your work-based research project. All assessment tasks will have guidance notes and marking criteria available online and all assessments will be submitted online.
Entry requirements
-a minimum 2:2 in a policing studies or related social sciences discipline -a strong portfolio demonstrating appropriate equivalent skills in the workplace -RPL is accepted on this programme International requirements: -IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5 (6.0 in writing) in each component)
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
Provider information
Liverpool John Moores University
Student Life Building
Copperas Hill
Liverpool
L3 5AJ