Master of Arts in Criminology and Social Policy

Educational aims of the programme:

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.

Duration: Part-time 3 years

Study mode: Online learning

Tuition fees: £12,635

Financing: Scholarships Available

Programme Pathway

Foundation Courses
Name	Code
Induction Module	LJMU-IND-M-100

Postgraduate Certificate Level
Name	Code
Critical Criminology and the State: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives	LJMU-7515CSPUC
Conceptualising Crime, Criminal Justice and Social Policy	LJMU-7512CSPUC

Postgraduate Diploma Level
Name	Code
Advanced Research Methods for Social Science	LJMU-7510CSPUC
Globalisation and Comparative Social Policy: Crime, Harm and (in)justice	LJMU-7511CSPUC

Postgraduate Award Level
Name	Code
Dissertation	LJMU-7517CSPUC

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for admission are:

An accredited UK Honours degree with minimum 2.2 classification or recognized international equivalent. Some professional qualifications may also be acceptable. Extensive professional experience may also be considered in exceptional cases.
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.

* Entry requirements may vary depending on the programme of study.

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Master of Arts in Criminology and Social Policy

Programme Pathway

Entry Requirements

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