BA (Hons) Criminal Law and Criminal Justice

BA (Hons) Criminal Law and Criminal Justice
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Liverpool John Moores University's BA (Hons) Criminal Law and Criminal Justice blends the study of law, criminology, and policing. Students explore how the justice system functions, learning about criminal behavior, rights, and policy. The course develops analytical, research, and communication skills through seminars, case studies, and legal simulations. Graduates are well-equipped for careers in law enforcement, legal services, and public administration.

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.

Degree:Bachelor
University:Liverpool John Moores University
Campus:Mount Pleasant
Intakes:January & September
Total Credits:360
Application Fee:N/A
URL:https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduates/2025/30293-criminal-justice-ba-hons#FeesAndFunding
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/ What You’ll Learn:

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.
Key Information
Loan Availability:No
Important Dates:
  1. September Undergraduate Courses 2025


    Applications open: 1 September 2024

    Applications deadline: 1 August 2025

    Early Payment deadline: 1 August 2025

    Deposit deadline: 22 August 2025

    CAS Issuing deadline: 29 August 2025

  2.  
  3. September Undergraduate Advanced Standing Courses 2025


    Applications open: 1 September 2024

    Applications deadline: 15 May 2025

    Early Payment deadline: 30 June 2025

    Deposit deadline: 28 July 2025

    CAS Issuing deadline: 15 August 2025

  4.  
  5. September Nursing Undergraduate and Postgraduate Courses 2025


    Applications open: 1 September 2024

    Applications deadline: 31 May 2025

    Early Payment deadline: 30 June 2025

    Deposit deadline: 28 July 2025

    CAS Issuing deadline: 15 August 2025

  6.  
  7. September Postgraduate Courses 2025


    Applications open: 1 October 2024

    Applications deadline: 30 June 2025

    Early Payment deadline: 30 June 2025

    Deposit deadline: 28 July 2025

    CAS Issuing deadline: 15 August 2025

  8.  
  9. September Postgraduate Sport Courses 2025


    Applications open: 1 October 2024

    Applications deadline: 1 May 2025

    Early Payment deadline: 30 May 2025

    Deposit deadline: 30 May 2025

    CAS Issuing deadline: 15 August 2025

  10.  
  11. September Postgraduate Clinical Embryology 2025


    Applications open: 1 October 2024

    Applications deadline: 1 May 2025

    Early Payment deadline: 30 May 2025

    Deposit deadline: 30 May 2025

    CAS Issuing deadline: 15 August 2025

  12.  
  13. January Courses 2026


    Applications open: 1 September 2025

    Applications deadline: 16 November 2025

    Early Payment deadline: 16 November 2025

    Deposit deadline: 1 December 2025

    CAS Issuing deadline: 17 December 2025

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