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Further guidance on modules
Modules are designated core or optional in accordance with professional body requirements, as applicable, and LJMU’s Academic Framework Regulations. Whilst you are required to study core modules, optional modules provide you with an element of choice. Their availability may vary and will be subject to meeting minimum student numbers.
Where changes to modules are necessary these will be communicated as appropriate.
Core modules
Empirical Project Forensic and Investigative Psychology
60 credits
60 credits
The Empirical Project Forensic and Investigative Psychology module gives you the opportunity to gain further practical experience of the research skills taught in the Advanced Research Methods in Forensic and Investigative Psychology Module, in relation to a research question of your own choosing (subject to ethical and practical constraints).
In particular, the module will help you to develop a deeper understanding of the conceptual, methodological, and logistical problems that may be encountered when conducting research.
Policing in Context
20 credits
20 credits
This module introduces you to different perspectives that relate to policing and provide an opportunity to critically explore the range of regulatory processes, professional values and ethics that inform practice. It provides an insight into current policing, community safety and criminal justice priorities and
- allows you to explore emerging debates relating to policing, community safety and criminal justice
- gives you an overview of a variety of diverse policing perspectives
Advanced Research Skills
20 credits
20 credits
This module aims to prepare you for the dissertation in semester three by introducing key epistemological and methodological issues that impact on research into crime, security, community safety and criminal justice. While exploring the politics and practice of research in these areas, the module will introduce research theories and methods.
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Fees and funding
Tuition Fees:
- Home part-time per credit:
- £50.50
Entry requirements
You will need:
Qualification requirements
Alternative qualifications considered
Applicants to the programme are normally required to possess a good honours degree (normally equivalent to grade 2:2) in a policing studies or related social sciences discipline. Any applicant who does not have a first degree must satisfy the programme team of their ability to successfully study at Level 7 through presentation of a strong portfolio to demonstrate appropriate equivalent skills in the work place. For these applicants, individual assessment of their suitability for postgraduate level study will be overseen by the programme team and may require evidence to be submitted as part of an assessment process, for example, portfolio of written work, reports, evidence of practice development and presentations. The programme welcomes students with both prior certified learning and/or application for experiential learning credits. Applicants claiming Recognition of Prior Learning will be explored on an individual basis where previous qualifications or experience will be mapped against the Learning Objectives of the programme modules in accordance with LJMU RP(E)L policy and procedures www.ljmu.ac.uk/about-us/public-information/academic-quality-and-regulations/academic-framework
International requirements
Other international requirements
Applicants to the programme are normally required to possess a good honours degree (normally equivalent to grade 2:2) in a policing studies or related social sciences discipline. Applicants are required to have achieved a IELTs score a minimum of a 6.5 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English language qualifications. The programme complies fully with the requirements of the Equality Act 2010. The School has a specified member of staff responsible for care of the students under this act and the programme team fully endorse both the concept and the reality of Equal Opportunities.
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