Certificate of Higher Education - CHE

Diploma of Higher Education - DHE

Bachelor of Science with Honours - BSH

Level 4 Core

Level 4

Level 6 Core

Level 6 Optional

Level 6

Level 5 Core

Level 5 Optional

Study Abroad

Optional placement

Level 5

Programme Structure

<ul>
<li>Are Level 3 NVQs acceptable? Acceptable when combined with other qualifications</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Are Level 3 NVQs acceptable? Acceptable when combined with other qualifications</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>Minimum number of A Levels required: 2</li>
<li>Is general studies acceptable? Yes</li>
<li>Average A Level offer: ABB</li>
<li>Are AS level awards acceptable? Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Maximum AS Level points accepted: 20</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Minimum number of A Levels required: 2</li>
<li>Is general studies acceptable? Yes</li>
<li>Average A Level offer: ABB</li>
<li>Are AS level awards acceptable? Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Maximum AS Level points accepted: 20</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or <a href="https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/international-entry-requirements">equivalent English language proficiency test</a>.

6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in each component) or <a href="https://www.ljmu.ac.uk/study/courses/international-entry-requirements">equivalent English language proficiency test</a>.
 
  Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>Access to Higher Education Diploma acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Further information: At least 30 Distinctions and 15 Merits, or any other combination that equates to 128 UCAS Tariff points in a relevant subject</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Access to Higher Education Diploma acceptability: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Further information: At least 30 Distinctions and 15 Merits, or any other combination that equates to 128 UCAS Tariff points in a relevant subject</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

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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 alternative qualification below:
<ul>
<li>Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths</li>
<li>NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading</li>
<li>Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English</li>
<li>Higher Diploma in Maths/English</li>
<li>Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths/English</li>
<li>Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number</li>
<li>Welsh GCSE in Maths or Numeracy</li>
<li>Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number</li>
</ul>
</div>

<div>
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 alternative qualification below:
<ul>
<li>Key Skills Level 2 in English/Maths</li>
<li>NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading</li>
<li>Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English</li>
<li>Higher Diploma in Maths/English</li>
<li>Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths/English</li>
<li>Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number</li>
<li>Welsh GCSE in Maths or Numeracy</li>
<li>Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number</li>
</ul>
</div>
  Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>T Level requirements:
128 UCAS Tariff points in a related subject
</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>T Level requirements:
128 UCAS Tariff points in a related subject
</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Additional information: 128 UCAS Tariff points from IB Composite parts, or in combination with other Level 3 qualifications</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>International Baccalaureate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Additional information: 128 UCAS Tariff points from IB Composite parts, or in combination with other Level 3 qualifications</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>Welsh Baccalaureate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Welsh Baccalaureate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

​Applications are welcomed from mature and non-standard applicants, who 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. International applicants will be considered in line with UK qualifications.

​Applications are welcomed from mature and non-standard applicants, who 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. International applicants will be considered in line with UK qualifications. Offerings: All

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<li>National Certificate (RQF): Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Certificate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Diploma (RQF): Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Diploma (RQF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Diploma subjects / grades required: DDM if studied on its own or to the total of 128 UCAS points if combined with other qualifications.</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>National Certificate (RQF): Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Certificate: Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Diploma (RQF): Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Diploma (RQF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>National Extended Diploma subjects / grades required: DDM if studied on its own or to the total of 128 UCAS points if combined with other qualifications.</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

<ul>
<li>Irish Leaving Certificate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Grades / subjects required: 128 UCAS Tariff points with a maximum 20 UCAS Tariff points from Ordinary Level</li>
</ul>

<ul>
<li>Irish Leaving Certificate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications</li>
<li>Grades / subjects required: 128 UCAS Tariff points with a maximum 20 UCAS Tariff points from Ordinary Level</li>
</ul> Offerings: All

As part of LJMU’s commitment to widening access we offer eligible students entry to their chosen course at a reduced threshold of up to 16/8 UCAS points. This applies if you are a student who has been in local authority care or if you have participated in one of LJMU’s sustained outreach initiatives, e.g. Summer University. Please contact the admission office for further details.

As part of LJMU’s commitment to widening access we offer eligible students entry to their chosen course at a reduced threshold of up to 16/8 UCAS points. This applies if you are a student who has been in local authority care or if you have participated in one of LJMU’s sustained outreach initiatives, e.g. Summer University. Please contact the admission office for further details. Offerings: All

Demonstrate breadth of knowledge in basic Social Psychology.

Adapt problem solving and reasoning skills to a range of challenges.

Evidence effective comprehension skills and use of data.

Demonstrate breadth of knowledge in the basics of Personality and Individual Differences.

Identify the ethical issues and the range of ethical problems in research into criminological questions.

Demonstrate breadth of knowledge in basic Cognitive Psychology.

Evaluate personal and academic performance, and to recognise strengths and weaknesses in relation to these.

Demonstrate project management skills in carrying out an extensive piece of independent empirical research, applying skills of choosing and applying appropriate advanced empirical methodologies and the treatment of resulting data with appropriate analytical methods.

Demonstrate versatility in the application of self-management of learning, utilising time-management skills and effective planning strategies.

Demonstrate and explain the basics of other specialist areas of Psychology.

Appreciate the relationship between criminological theory and empirical evidence in relation to the investigation of issues relating to crime, victimisation, and responses to crime and deviance.

Demonstrate competence in effective and professional oral and written communication skills, and the ability to develop critical and reasoned arguments in oral and written form.

Understand how to assess the ethical issues arising in particular research situations.

Critically appreciate the social and historical development of criminal justice institutions; the changing values governing practice in these institutions, including human rights; the structure and culture of these institutions; and new and emergent issues facing criminal justice institutions in the 21st century.

Demonstrate breadth of knowledge in basic Developmental Psychology.

Investigate criminological questions in relation to victimisation, crime, responses to crime and deviance, and representations of these.

Demonstrate versatility and understanding in the use a variety of psychological tools, including specialist software, laboratory equipment and psychometric instruments.

Demonstrate a critical understanding of the key concepts and theoretical approaches that have developed and are developing in relation to crime, victimisation, and responses to crime and deviance.

Appreciate the social construction of crime and victimisation.

Provide evidence of evaluative and analytical skills.

Demonstrate collaboration and co-operation in working with others in varied situations.

Analyse, assess methodologically, and communicate, information and empirical research findings about crime, victimisation, and responses to crime and deviance.

Understand the distinctive character of criminal justice as an academic discipline, and its relationship to other social science disciplines.

Demonstrate adaptability and versatility in computer literacy, both in use of standard software applications and use of internet to search for information.

Understand how to design research appropriately in relation to a specific problem, how to gather, retrieve, and synthesise information, including comparative data; and an understanding of how to evaluate research data, including both quantitative and qualitative data.

Demonstrate breadth of knowledge in the basic principles and processes of Research Methods in Psychology.

Critically examine the relevance of criminological work on crime, victimisation, and responses to crime and deviance including representations of these in relation to issues of social, public and civic policy at a national, international and global level.

Explain the basic principles of Biological Psychology.

Understand the relationship of class, gender, age, race, ethnicity and other social demographic factors to crime, victimisation, and responses to these phenomena.

Investigate and understand complex problems relating to crime and criminal justice, using a range of primary and secondary methods of research to do so.

Demonstrate a range of knowledge in Conceptual and Historical Perspectives in Psychology.

Prioritise time to work to strict deadlines.

Course Catalogue

Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice - 31599 - BSc (Hons)