Program Overview
The Criminal Justice Policy at London School of Economics and Political Science is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Criminal Justice Policy programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across China and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 20,112 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,320 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, China
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Criminal Justice Policy programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Criminal Justice Policy
- Policing and Police Powers
- Policing: Contemporary Issues and Controversies
- Explaining Punishment: Philosophy, Political Economy, Sociology
- Mental Health Law: The Criminal Context
- Understanding Social (Dis)advantage
- Social Policy: Goals and Issues
- Ethnicity, Race and Social Policy
- Social Policy: Organization and Innovation
- The Third Sector
- Illegal Drugs and Their Control: Theory, Policy and Practice
- Riots, Disorder and Urban Violence
- Crime, Control and the City
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
You normally need to have an upper second class honours degree in a social science subject or a law degree. However, we will consider other qualifications and relevant practitioner experience.
English requirement:
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) with a minimum score of 603 in the paper test or 100 in the internet based test. For full information on TOEFL and testing centres worldwide, please see www.ets.org/toefl
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System) with a minimum score of 6.5. For full details about the British Council\'s English tests, please see www.ielts.org
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 20,112 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,320 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 20,112 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,320 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact London School of Economics and Political Science directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About London School of Economics and Political Science
London School of Economics and Political Science
London, United Kingdom
The London School of Economics and Political Science, commonly known as the London School of Economics (LSE), is a public research university in London, England, and a member institution of the...
University Profile- Application Deadline 23 April 2026
- Start Date 2017-09-21
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
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