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Universities United Kingdom Liverpool John Moores University Courses MA Criminology and Social Policy

MA Criminology and Social Policy
at Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 16,100
Country Rank-
Duration12 Months
Score IELTS: 6.5

Program Overview

MA Criminology and Social Policy at Liverpool John Moores University offers critical approaches to the study of crime, social harm and criminal justice.

Learn from a range of experts in an interdisciplinary research environment
Benefit from excellent research-led teaching focused on the interplay of theory, policy and practice
Enjoy strong local, national and international links with academics, community groups and justice campaigns
Personalise your postgraduate degree via a research pathway, a work placement route, or a combination of both

The study of Criminology is not just about the institutions of the criminal justice system. You will be encouraged to take a critical approach that examines issues of power, inequalities and social harm.

This interdisciplinary MA gives you the chance to look at Criminology from the perspective of various other disciplines such as Geography, History, Psychology, Political Science and Sociology.

As well as developing your advanced skills in research and theoretical application, the programme places a strong emphasis on the implications for policy and practice. It includes a strong comparative component, encouraging students to consider some of the international dimensions of crime, social harm and state responses to them.

Course Content
Core modules
- CSP Advanced Research Methods for Social Science
- CSP Conceptualising Crime, Criminal Justice and Social Policy
Optional modules
- CSP Globalisation and Comparative Social Policy: Crime, Harm and (in)justice
- CSP Criminological (Re)presentations
- CSP Social Divisions: Origins, Inequalities, Intersections
- CSP Critical Criminology and the State: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives
- CSP Practice-Based Research Project
- CSP Dissertation
Entry Requirement
You will need:
- a minimum 2.1 Honours degree in a relevant subject e.g. Criminology, Sociology, Social Policy
Additional information
- Non-standard applications are welcome
- IELTS 6.5 (minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent
- Pearson PTE Academic requirements: 64 (minimum 59 in each component for UKVI purposes)
- RPL is accepted on this programme.
Fees & Scholarships
Tuition fees
- Home (full-time, per year):£7,750
- International (full-time, per year):£16,100
Career Prospect
LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (Graduate Outcomes, 2018/19) of our postgraduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.

The MA Criminology and Social Policy degree would be particularly relevant to people working in, or hoping to work in, a range of fields including:
- research
- academia
- charities and community organisations
- children, young people's and youth justice fields
- the investigation of miscarriages of justice
- social work, prison and probation services
- policing
- media research
- writing and journalism
- teaching
- policy and administration
- government
- victim support

Cost Of Studying At Liverpool John Moores University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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