PostgraduateFull-time

Criminology and Criminal Justice

University of LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom
Level
Postgraduate
Duration
12 months
Mode
Full-time
Subject
Sociology
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
6.5 overall, no part below 6

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Overview

Unlock a world of possibilities with the MA in Criminology and Criminal Justice. Dive into critical debates on crime and justice, while exploring themes of inequality and social divisions. Tailor your journey through flexible modules and real-world placements, all while gaining essential skills for impactful careers in policy and criminal justice. This dynamic, globally oriented programme critically examines the complex intersections of crime, justice and power in an ever-changing world. Through core modules such as Thinking Criminologically and Beyond Criminal Justice, you’ll delve into pressing issues like inequality, social divisions and international responses to crime, all while fostering a strong sense of social justice. Designed with your future in mind, this MA equips you with essential skills in critical thinking to digital fluency, preparing you for careers in policy, criminal justice and beyond. You’ll have the opportunity to gain real-world experience through industry placements and impactful research projects, such as collaboration with theInterchangecharity to drive positive change in local communities. What truly sets our programme apart is the flexibility it offers. You can tailor your studies with optional modules like Gender-Based Violence and Criminal Justice, and Migration, Trafficking and Modern Slavery, aligning your education with your career goals and interests. Delivered through interactive workshops, this distinctly critical programme fosters collaboration and practical learning, ensuring you graduate with the skills and insights needed to make a difference in the field of criminology and criminal justice. You can also study Criminology and Criminal Justice as a Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) or Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert). This master’s is suitable for graduates in the social sciences or related fields. The programme provides excellent preparation for students wishing to pursue a career in areas such as the government sector, civil ser

Entry requirements

Degree2:2

English language requirements

IELTS6.5 overall, no part below 6

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 6.0

Fees

International students: Full-time place, per year - £28,000; Part-time: £14,000

UK students: Full-time place, per year - £12,500; Part-time: £6,250

Start dates

28 September 2026

Application deadline

Rolling admissions - apply early

Campus

  • Liverpool, United Kingdom

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Postgraduate Taught

Academic

We require a Bachelor's degree from a recognised institution with a minimum GPA of 2.5 out of 4.0. Some of our courses require higher entry requirements. See individual course pages for full details.

English language

Most of our master's courses require one of: IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component less than 5.5, or equivalent IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component less than 6.0, or equivalent IELTS 7.0 overall, with no component less than 6.5, or equivalent.

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Scholarships at University of Liverpool

20 for this level
  • Chevening Scholarships
  • E. Allison Peers Masters Scholarship in Iberian and Latin American Studies£5,000.00 (US$ 6,457)
  • Health, Cultures and Societies Bursary£5,000.00 (US$ 6,457)
  • Hodgson Law Scholarship
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TuitionGBP 28,000
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 43,386

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