Master of Arts in Criminology and Social Policy - Offered by Liverpool John Moores University
Unicaf In partnership with British Universities, Global
First Year Course Fee
USD 8,718
Course Accredited By
To enable students to develop an advanced understanding of cutting-edge developments in the fields of criminology and social policy, with a particular focus upon their intersection through the processes of criminalization and the workings of institutions of (in)justice.
- To enable students to develop a critical awareness of the theoretical and empirical relationships between power and social divisions as they relate to the fields of criminology and social policy.
- To help students develop a critical understanding of the social, political and historical processes that affect the ways in which crimes and harms are perpetrated and responded to locally, nationally and internationally.
- To prepare students to develop critical discussion and analysis of complex concepts and to work independently and with some originality.
- To present students with the opportunity to engage in a sustained piece of in-depth research work which demonstrates an advanced understanding and application of methodology, method and analysis.
- To enhance the critical, analytic, research and employability skills of students working within or aspiring to work within Criminology and Social Policy related professions.
Enrollment Cycles
- June 2023
- July 2023
- August 2023
- September 2023
- October 2023
- November 2023
- December 2023
- January 2024
- February 2024
- March 2024
- April 2024
- May 2024
- An accredited UK Honours degree with minimum 2.2 classification or international equivalent. Some professional qualifications may also be acceptable. Extensive professional experience may also be considered.
- Official transcripts from all universities, colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions attended.
- English Proficiency: Students satisfy the English proficiency requirements provided they present a GCSE score with a minimum grade of “C” or IELTS (Academic) with an overall score of at least 6.0 (and no individual component lower than 5.5) or equivalent qualification. Students who do not acquire the above-mentioned qualifications are required to take the online Academic English Placement Test. This is an IELTS-type test (Reading & Writing) where students need to score an overall 6.0 (with no individual component lower than 5.5).
- Personal Statement (minimum 500 words) explaining how the programme of study will benefit the student’s career progression.
- Up to date CV
- Two references (academic or professional) listed on CV stating referee’s full name, contact details, and relationship to the applicant.
- Applications from non-standard applicants are welcome and will be considered individually.
Programme Pathway
Foundation Courses
- Induction Module LJMU-IND-M-100
Postgraduate Certificate Level
- Critical Criminology and the State: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives LJMU-7515CSPUC
- Conceptualising Crime, Criminal Justice and Social Policy LJMU-7512CSPUC
Postgraduate Diploma Level
- Advanced Research Methods for Social Science LJMU-7510CSPUC
- Globalisation and Comparative Social Policy: Crime, Harm and (in)justice LJMU-7511CSPUC
Postgraduate Award Level
- Dissertation LJMU-7517CSPUC
- Full fees 12635 GBP (without any scholarship)