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Tuition GBP 11,330 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Degree MSc
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Liverpool, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Global Crime at Liverpool John Moores University is a MSc programme in Humanities 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 humanities. 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 Global Crime programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 6
  5. Tuition: GBP 11,330 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
  6. Location: Liverpool, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Global Crime programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Contemporary issues in global crime, justice and security
  2. Legal research methods
  3. Dissertation
  4. International criminal law
  5. Conflict and welfare in international law
  6. Global crime and security
  7. The United Nations international security and global justice
  8. EU foreign security and justice policy
  9. Gender perspectives and international law
  10. Statehood, peoples and statelessness
  11. Democracy, rights and rule of law

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Entry requirements (Home)

An appropriate honours degree e.g. in Law, Criminal Justice, Politics, Finance, Banking or Accounting or a professional qualification deemed to be equivalent to an appropriate honours degree.

Degree classification: minimum 2:2

Qualifications and previous work experience deemed to be equivalent to the above entry requirements and in suitable areas linked to the award.

Non-law graduates will be required to undertake a short pre-course \xc2\x96 \xc2\x91Law for Non-Lawyers\xc2\x92 immediately prior to the start of the LLM. It is not assessed, but essential.

IELTS: 6.0 or equivalent required, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component

Entry requirements (International)

LJMU welcomes applications from international students. In addition to normal entry requirements, you will be expected to demonstrate a very good level of English language competence, for example an IELTS score of 6.0-6.5 or equivalent. Please note: specific courses may require higher levels of English language competence.

If you have applied to study a full-time taught Masters, MRes, MPhil or PhD at LJMU, you should check if you require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme or ATAS certificate. It can take four to six weeks to receive an ATAS certificate, so please make sure you apply as early as possible.

English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 11,330 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

Tuition fees: GBP 11,330 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 5,500 (Tuition (Year)) — National students

IELTS requirement: 6

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Liverpool John Moores University 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 Liverpool John Moores University

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Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Liverpool John Moores University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...

University Profile
  • Start Date 2017-09-26
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months