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BA (Hons) Criminal Law and Criminal Justice

BA (Hons) Criminal Law and Criminal Justice

Liverpool John Moores University | United Kingdom

BA (Hons) Criminal Law and Criminal Justice

Duration

3 years

Intake

January & September

Degree

Bachelor

Program Overview

At Liverpool John Moores University, the Criminal Law and Criminal Justice degree explores criminal behavior, policing strategies, and social justice. Students gain a deep understanding of laws and court systems while engaging in mock trials and community-based projects. The program offers excellent preparation for roles in legal research, policy, or postgraduate law studies.

At Liverpool John Moores University, the Criminal Law and Criminal Justice degree explores criminal behavior, policing strategies, and social justice. Students gain a deep understanding of laws and court systems while engaging in mock trials and community-based projects. The program offers excellent preparation for roles in legal research, policy, or postgraduate law studies.

Key Information

University

Liverpool John Moores University

Campus

Mount Pleasant

Total Credits

360

Study Mode

Full-time

Loan Availability

No

Program Detail

Duration

3 years

Tuition Fee:

17,750 GBP / Year

Format

Full-time

Attendance:

On Campus Learning

Study Gap:

3 years

Fees & Funding:

International Scholarships and payment plans

 

Liverpool John Moores University is committed to supporting international students by providing a range of scholarships and flexible payment plans to help students manage their tuition fees.

Scholarships

LJMU provides a variety of undergraduate scholarships to support international students. Scholarships are available to self-funded students who have accepted their offer and met all the conditions outlined in their offer letter. Students must also demonstrate that they can cover living costs, travel, and other expenses associated to studying at the university.

All self-funded international students are eligible for an automatic scholarship worth up to £4,000. For more details and to view our full list of scholarships, visit the international scholarship webpages.

Deposit

All students must pay a £5,000 deposit before they can receive their CAS letter.

For more information view our deposit page.

Tuition Fee Payment Plan

After paying their £5,000 deposit, students have the option to pay their fees in full or in three equal instalments minus any internal scholarships and discounts. There are two payment options available for international students. You can either pay your tuition fees in full before enrolment or opt for a payment plan. With the payment plan, you can pay your fees in three instalments after making your £5,000 deposit. The first instalment is due before enrolment.

All payments should be made through Flywire. Full details can be found in the How to Pay Guide.

Early Bird Tuition Fee discount

We are excited to introduce a £500 Early Payment Discount to all self-funded international students. Eligible self-funded students who pay their fees by the required deadlines will get a discount which will be automatically deducted from the 1st year of tuition fees.

To see the required deadlines please visit the webpage

Course Structure

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.

Year 1 
Core modules

Crime, Law and Criminalisation I
20 credits

History of Crime and Criminal Justice
20 credits

Criminal Justice System
20 credits

Criminological Theory
20 credits

Media, Public and Criminal Justice
20 credits

Personal and Academic Development in Criminal Justice
20 credits
Year 2 
Core modules

Professional Development in Criminal Justice
20 credits

Injustices in a 'Just' System
20 credits

Knowledge Production and Transfer in Criminal Justice
20 credits

New Directions in Criminological Theory
20 credits

Optional modules

An Introduction to Penology
20 credits

Study Year Abroad - Criminal Justice
120 credits

Victimology
20 credits

Rehabilitation and Desistance in Criminal Justice
20 credits
Year 3
Core modules

Criminal Justice Futures: Employability Skills for the Workplace
20 credits

Optional modules

Contemporary Issues in Prisons and Probation
20 credits

Policing
20 credits

Youth Justice
20 credits

Substance Use, Society and Criminal Justice
20 credits

Dissertation
40 credits

Regulation, Harm and Victimisation
20 credits

Comparative Criminal Justice
20 credits

Green Criminology and Environmental Crime
20 credits

Violence and Society
20 credits

The Criminal Courts - The Search for Equity and Justice
20 credits

Terror and Terrorism: A Critical Exploration
20 credits

Entry Requirement

Academic

HSC GPA 4.0 Above Out Of 5.0

Language

IELTS - 6.0 Overall with 5.5 in each component.

PTE - 61 (Minimum of 59 in each component).

TOEFL - 78 Overall with R18, W17, L17, S20.

How To Apply

Prepare all required documents

including academic transcripts and certificates, Passport, NID, TB Test, and a recent photograph.

Apply to the University

Eligibility check and application to the University, and ready bank

CAS Interview

Fill in the CAS Shield and prepare for the Interview

Visa Application

Apply for a visa with a 28-day mature bank statement and pay the visa and IHS Fees

UKVI Interview

Prepare for the UKVI Interview and wait for the visa decision

Post-Departure Activities

Collect BRP, Complete Enrollment, Register with GP, Open Bank Account, Apply for National Insurance

Check Your Eligibility

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