BA (Hons) Criminology and International Relations (full-time) at Liverpool John Moores University

Programme overview

A new degree which will encourage students to critically examine the intersections between Criminology and International Relations In a global age, the links between crime, harm, deviance, and global contexts remain at the forefront of public and policy debates. To understand the world we live in today and develop opinions on how to engage with this fast-paced world, the BA (Hons) Criminology and International Relations degree at Liverpool John Moores University will provide you with a thorough, critical and nuanced understanding of the fields of Criminology and International Relations.

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Global Crime and International Relations, Introduction to International Relations and Politics, Global Crime and International Security, Inside the Criminal Justice System, Modern Global History: Empire, Statehood, and Sovereignty, An Introduction to Criminological Theory. Year 2 core modules: Crime, Justice and the International, Research Methods in Criminology and International Relations, Criminology and International Relations in Practice, Study Semester Abroad, Teaching Criminology and International Relations, International Politics at the Regional Level, Sandwich Placement, International Organisations. Year 3 core modules: Research Project in Criminology and International Relations - Route 1, Research Project in Criminology and International Relations - Route 2, Challenging Western-centrism in International Relations, The Politics of War and Organised Violence, Securing Spaces: Security and Places in the Modern World, Comparative Nationalism, Secession and the Politics of Territory, The International Politics of Development at the Regional Level, Green Criminology – Crimes and Harms to the Global Environment.

Career pathways

Placing your career goals at the heart of your learning. This course situates employability skills and mindsets at its forefront and it seeks to enhance your career prospects in diverse fields, including government and non-government sectors, research, teaching, social work and youth justice.

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Entry requirements

Typical offer: BBC (112). GCSEs and equivalents: Prior to starting the programme, applicants must have obtained Grade C or Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alterative qualification below:; - Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths; - NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading; - Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English; - Higher Diploma in Maths/English; -. A levels: BBC; Minimum number of A Levels: 2; Maximum AS UCAS points: 20. BTECs: Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM. Access awards: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.; Pass overall with a minimum of 112 points. International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications. OCR Cambridge Technical: Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM. Irish awards: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualification. T levels: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications.; You need to obtain the required UCAS points from a related subject area. Alternative qualifications considered: Mature applicants will be considered on an individual basis. These applicants may be required to submit an essay and/or attend an interview and should demonstrate potential and motivation and/or have relevant experience. IELTS: 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or equivalent English language proficiency test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

International applicants: GBP 18,230 a year (2027/28). Full-time per year Source

Intake: September (2027/28 entry)

Duration: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/coursedisplay/courses/e2cf890c-73b3-4ef7-9b27-ddcd1b5e9566?academicYearId=2027

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