Doctor of Policing and Criminal Justice at Liverpool John Moores University

By completing this doctorate, you will achieve formal recognition and accreditation of your professional development and a raised profile within your profession, and you will have the chance to contribute to academic debate, and influence policy and practice. By joining the programme, you will become part of a vibrant learning community of academics and practitioners working collaboratively to advance evidence-informed practice in criminal justice.

Faculty: Faculty of Society and Culture  |  Department: School of Law and Justice Studies  |  Duration: 5 years  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Intake: September (2027/28 entry)  |  Location: Liverpool, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The programme follows the LJMU Professional Doctorate Framework and is delivered across three stages: Stage 1: Research Foundations You will complete two 30-credit modules: Stage 2: Investigative Research Project You will undertake and complete your major research project, applying your learning to produce original, practice-based knowledge.

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