Overview
Policing and Criminal Investigation MSc at Liverpool John Moores University programme will challenge your intellect and encourage you to explore and critically analyse key developments in the field of criminal investigations and policing. You will consider links between investigation, forensics and psychology, and by working with crime victims and witnesses, you will gain practical skills and knowledge to enable you to operate as a crime investigator.
Career
This programme prepares you for further study, employment or new roles in your current profession.
Policing and other related public sector fields currently suffer a skills gap in relation to quantitative research. This programme aims to fill that gap. It teaches the advanced skills of research, conceptualisation, analysis, argument, and presentation – all highly valued in many areas of employment.
Students with an interest in pursuing an academic path will be encouraged to progress to PhD level. This MSc plays an important development role in this process.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Policing in Context
- Advanced Research Skills
- Advanced Investigation Skills
- Forensic and Medicolegal Death
- Forensic Cognition: Violence and Victims
- Investigative Interviewing
- Dissertation - Policing
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Criminal Law Criminology Public Policy View 164 other Masters in Criminal Law in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- evidence of current and relevant academic learning, including a Professionalising Investigation Programme (PIP) qualification and/or relevant CPD learning
- Additional information:
- Pearson requirements: 58-64 (minimum 51 in each component for UKVI purposes)
- RPL is accepted on this programme
Tuition Fee
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International
16900 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 16900 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
8660 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8660 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Liverpool
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.