MSc Policing and Criminal Investigation

Study for a Policing and Criminal Investigation MSc at LJMU and work with crime victims and witnesses to enhance your knowledge and key skills in this area. Explore investigative issues to gain the knowledge and practical skills to operate as a crime investigator in serious and complex cases Consider the links between investigation, forensics and psychology Work with crime victims and witnesses Choose this programme if you are a serving officer or about to embark on a policing or academic career Look forward to excellent employment opportunities in policing/investigative work, private investigation and governmental bodies Progress to doctorate study Winner! Law School of the Year (Educate North Awards 2026) Whether your career aspirations lie in investigative work within the police service, within private security or with other public bodies, this new MSc will develop your investigative skills and prepare you for career success. Working with crime victims and witnesses, you will explore the links between investigation, forensics and psychology. You will receive specialist supervision and study within a diverse community of fellow researchers. Staff have significant research expertise in a wide range of fields including: Data Science; Evidence-Based Practice; Forensic Science; Leadership, Governance and Ethics; Professional Development and Knowledge Exchange; Transnational and Public Order Policing; Urban Intelligence and Informatics; Victimology and Domestic Violence; Serious and Organised Crime and Intelligence Led policing. The programme will challenge your intellect and encourage you to explore and critically analyse key developments in the field of criminal investigations and policing. You will consider links between investigation, forensics and psychology, and by working with crime victims and witnesses, you will gain practical skills and knowledge to enable you to operate as a crime investigator.

You will need: Home International Qualification requirements Undergraduate degree a minimum 2:2 in Policing, Criminology, Criminology and Psychology, Psychology, Criminal Justice or a related subject or evidence of current and relevant academic learning, including a Professionalising Investigation Programme (PIP) qualification and/or relevant CPD learning Further information RPL RPL is accepted on this programme International requirements IELTS IELTS English language requirement: 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each component Further information RPL RPL is accepted on this programme Find your country Please Note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check. How to apply Securing your place at LJMU To apply for this programme, you are required to complete an LJMU online application form. You will need to provide details of previous qualifications and a personal statement outlining why you wish to study this programme. Applications are assessed on: your application form, academic transcript (or equivalent) and reference. You will need to: demonstrate sufficient knowledge to embark on the programme display the potential to develop high level research skills demonstrate the ability and commitment to work at postgraduate level

IELTS IELTS English language requirement: 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each component Further information RPL RPL is accepted on this programme

International students: £9,940 per year

UK students: £9,940 per year

UK/Home: £9,940 per year

International: £9,940 per year

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• Liverpool John Moores University, Mount Pleasant Campus, Liverpool, United Kingdom