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International Crime, Justice and Security

Institution
Liverpool John Moores University · School of Law and Justice Studies
Qualifications
LLM
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Entry requirements

Undergraduate degree:
  • a minimum 2:2 in a subject such as Law, Criminal Justice, Politics, Finance, Banking or Accounting

or

  • an equivalent professional qualification
Extra Requirements
Although most applicants will not be interviewed, we reserve the right to interview an applicant in exceptional circumstances where necessary to obtain further information to evaluate an application
RPL is accepted on this programme
International requirements:
  • IELTS 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each component)
  • International students applying to study a full-time taught Masters, MRes, MPhil or PhD at LJMU should check if they require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme or ATAS certificate. Contact International Admissions Team for more details
  • International students entering on a Student visa cannot study part-time

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

The LLM International Crime, Justice and Security is designed to equip you with advanced knowledge and practical skills in one of the most pressing areas of global law and governance.

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 programme combines academic rigour with practical relevance, preparing you for a career in international legal practice, government, or non-governmental organisations.

The Centre for the Study of Law in Theory and Practice (LTAP) at Liverpool John Moores University serves as a dynamic hub of legal research and action, bringing together expertise across key areas such as international law and human rights, comparative public law, and professional legal practice. Through its strong global partnerships, interdisciplinary projects and real-world impact work, LTAP provides the ideal intellectual foundation for the LLM in International Crime, Justice & Security, equipping students to engage critically with issues of crime, harm, accountability, security and law in a deeply interconnected world.

Why study this course with LJMU?

  • Develop specialist expertise in international crime, justice and security law, with a global and comparative perspective.
  • Study a research-led curriculum taught by academics engaged in international law, human rights and conflict studies.
  • Flexible start dates in September and January to suit your career plans.
  • Complete your postgraduate qualification in just 12 months.
  • Build advanced skills in legal research, analysis, advocacy and problem-solving.
  • Prepare for a wide range of careers in international organisations, NGOs, government, and academia.
The Rice-Jones Trust Scholarship
The Rice-Jones Charitable Trust was set by an individual who wanted to benefit postgraduate law students studying in the North West of England. The individual's late husband and father were both lawyers, and this inspired her to help students who show academic promise and a commitment to the legal profession, but who may not necessarily have the financial support to undertake their studies.
The Rice-Jones Charitable Trust is registered at the Charity Commission with registration number 1171890.
The Rice-Jones Charitable Trust Scholarship is available to applicants who have accepted a place to study on a postgraduate law course, including but not limited to the Graduate Diploma in Law, the Legal Practice Course, the Solicitors Qualifying Examination, the Bar Professional Training Course or the Master's in Law.
The amount offered and purpose for which the Scholarship award is offered is at the absolute discretion of The Rice-Jones Charitable Trust and may vary per individual. A successful applicant may be in receipt of a grant of up to £20,000.
Applications must be received before 29 May 2026. Apply using this form, any queries please contact the email address at the bottom of the form.

Information for international students

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Please note: All international qualifications are subject to a qualification equivalency check via ECCTIS.

Contact LJMU's International Admissions Team for guidance on visa information. Further information is also available from our international web pages.

Fees and funding

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Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • LLM
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

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