Overview

You will explore critical issues such as international criminal justice, conflict and warfare in law, human rights protection, and the legal frameworks shaping global security. The International Crime, Justice and Security programme offered at Liverpool John Moores University programme combines academic rigour with practical relevance, preparing you for a career in international legal practice, government, or non-governmental organisations.

Career paths

This LLM is designed to enhance employability in the international legal and justice sectors, as well as allied fields. Graduates may pursue careers in:

International organisations (e.g. UN, ICC, Council of Europe, OSCE)

Government agencies and diplomatic services

Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) working in human rights, conflict prevention, peacebuilding or security

Law firms with an international or human rights practice

Academic and research careers, including PhD progression

Policy, advocacy and consultancy roles in international security and justice

The degree equips graduates with the intellectual and practical skills needed to critically engage with complex international legal frameworks and to shape policy and practice in global justice.

Programme Structure

Courses include

International Criminal Law

The United Nations, International Security and Global Justice

Terrorism, Policing and Human Rights

International Corporate Governance

International Financial Crime

Military AI and International Law

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

78

OR

4

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Terrorism & Security Criminal Justice View 114 other Masters in Criminal Justice in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

78

OR

4

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PTE Academic

61

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A minimum 2:2 in a subject such as Law, Criminal Justice, Politics, Finance, Banking or Accounting
or
An equivalent professional qualification

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

18230 GBP / year

≈ 18230 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9890 GBP / year

≈ 9890 GBP / year

Living costs

Liverpool

United Kingdom

556 - 1035 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

Career paths

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Liverpool

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