Entry year:: 2024/25
Start date:: July, August, September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June
Study mode:: Full-time
Course duration:: 5 years
Campus:: Mount Pleasant

Course modules

Discover the building blocks of your programme

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

Advanced Research Methods for Social Science
30 credits

Conceptualising Crime, Criminal Justice and Social Policy
30 credits

Critical Criminology and the State: Historical and Contemporary Perspectives
30 credits

Dissertation
60 credits

Globalisation and Comparative Social Policy: Crime, Harm and (in)justice
30 credits

Career paths

Further your career prospects

LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (HESA 2018) of our postgraduates in work or further study six 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.

Fees and funding

Entry requirements

You will need:

Qualification requirements

Alternative qualifications considered

A good first degree at second class. A professional qualification recognised as equivalent to a degree; An award which the University has agreed to accept as equivalent to a degree; Non-standard entry: For applicants not in possession of a good honours degree at second class, the programme leader will take into account relevant professional background (e.g. criminal justice/social policy practitioner etc.) and the volume of professional experience. Any participant who does not have a first degree must satisfy the programme team of their ability to study at Master's level through presentation of a strong portfolio of skills to demonstrate appropriate knowledge and expertise gained from within their work place. For these applicants, individual assessments of their suitability will be conducted by the programme leader and team. RP(E)L and International Students The programme welcomes students with both prior certificated learning and or application for experiential learning credits. Prior learning will be mapped against the programme and/or module outcomes on a case by case basis in line with University policy around RP(E)L. English proficiency requirements: An IELTS English qualification score of a least 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each element) or equivalent English language qualification. Similarly, the minimum English proficiency requirements for the various countries Unicaf recruits from have been approved by LJMU and will be followed. LJMU Admissions have approved the Unicaf English Placement Test (EPT) where English proficiency cannot be proven otherwise.

How to apply

Securing your place at LJMU

Your university life

From accommodation and academic support to clubs and societies. Find out what LJMU has to offer.

Postgraduate life at LJMU

See the amazing support you will get from the university, the academic expertise of the staff here, the first-class learning environment, fabulous libraries, excellent career guidance and their ongoing love affair with the city of Liverpool.

Accommodation

As a new student at LJMU, we guarantee accommodation right in the heart of the dynamic city centre, with easy access to the main University campuses.

You can view our approved accommodation to see the halls that we offer to new students.

Your campus

We’re very proud of our campuses. Not only because they provide a modern and inspiring learning space for all our students but also because they’re a place people really want to be.

Find out more about your campus

Living in Liverpool

Liverpool is one of Europe's most dynamic and cultured cities. Come find out why it's a great city to study in.

Go abroad

LJMU aims to make international opportunities available to every student. You may be able to study abroad as part of your degree at one of our 100+ partner universities across the world. You could also complete a work placement or apply for one of our prestigious worldwide internship programmes.

Sports, societies and lifestyle

Getting involved in sports, clubs and societies at Liverpool John Moores University is a great way to challenge yourself, meet people who share your interests, and feel more connected to the University community.