Course modules
What you will study on this degree
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
Crime, Law and Criminalisation I
20 credits
20 credits
History of Crime and Criminal Justice
20 credits
20 credits
Criminal Justice System
20 credits
20 credits
Criminological Theory
20 credits
20 credits
Media, Public and Criminal Justice
20 credits
20 credits
Personal and Academic Development in Criminal Justice
20 credits
20 credits
Core modules
Injustices in a 'Just' System
20 credits
20 credits
Decision Making in Criminal Justice
20 credits
20 credits
Professional Development in Criminal Justice
20 credits
20 credits
An Introduction to Penology
20 credits
20 credits
Criminal Justice Policy, Practice and the Evidence Base
10 credits
10 credits
Victimology
20 credits
20 credits
Criminal Justice Research
10 credits
10 credits
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Entry requirements
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Qualification requirements
A levels
72 UCAS points from a minimum of 2 A Levels. Maximum of 20 AS points accepted.
BTECs
72 UCAS points
Access awards
Any combination of Distinctions and Merits that equates to 72 UCAS Tariff points in a relevant subject
International Baccalaureate
26 IB points
Irish awards
72 UCAS points. Maximum of 20 UCAS Tariff points at Ordinary Level
Alternative qualifications considered
Prior to starting the programme applicants must have obtained grade 4 or grade C or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification: • Key Skills Level 2 in English/ Maths • NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading • Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English • Higher Diploma in Maths/ English • Functional skills Level 2 in Maths/ English • Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in communication or Application of Number • Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number
International requirements
Specific country requirements
Scottish Higher - 72 UCAS points to include 2 Advanced Higher
Other international requirements
International applications will be considered in line with UK qualifications. Any Applicant whose first language is not English will be required to have IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component) or acceptable equivalent.
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