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MA Criminology and Criminal Justice

University of Liverpool

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts Degree

  • Location

    Liverpool Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Course 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.

Introduction

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, youll 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. Youll have the opportunity to gain real-world experience through industry placements and impactful research projects, such as collaboration with the Interchange charity 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.

Careers and employability

This programme is designed with your future in mind, focusing on the skills that employers need today and tomorrow. We align our curriculum with key industry demands, ensuring youre prepared for the evolving job market. Youll develop a blend of hard and soft skills, from critical thinking and research to collaboration, responsibility and cultural empathy.

Our strong connections within various sectors will support you in building a wide range of transferable skills-essential for diverse career paths. Youll also have the chance to work directly with industry, putting theory into practice and making a real impact through research.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 24,100per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

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University of Liverpool

  • University League Table

    19th

  • Campus address

    University of Liverpool, The Foundation Building, 765 Brownlow Hill, Liverpool, Liverpool, L69 7ZX, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    27th out of 109

    27th out of 101 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    151 68%

    31st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    33rd

    7
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.88 72%

    100th

    4
  • Entry standards

    / Max 206
    137 67%

    29th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    64.0 64%

    33rd

    10
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.73 68%

    97th

    3

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