LLM Criminal Justice at De Montfort University

Programme overview

Drawing upon research expertise in this area at De Montfort University, this course examines the theory and practice of how the criminal justice system operates. It assesses the efficacy of the law's processes to achieve justice for the victims of criminal behaviour and those accused of criminal offences.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law | Duration: One year full-time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Analysing Substantive Criminal Law, Police Investigatory Powers, Critical issues in the Criminal Trial, Critical Issues in Sentencing and Punishment, Dissertation in Criminal Justice.

Career pathways

An LLM Criminal Justice will open up a wide range of career opportunities as you develop a broad base of skills that are in great demand with global employers.

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Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to have background knowledge of law or a discipline related to the LLM (usually an undergraduate degree or professional qualifications). Applicants will normally hold a degree with a minimum pass of 2:2, or equivalent overseas qualification, or an equivalent professional qualification. A degree in law is preferred but is not essential; If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential; More courses like this; LLM International Commercial Law and Practice; LLM Medical Law, Ethics and Practice; LLM Employment Law and Practice; LLM Sustainability, Social Justice and Human Rights Law.

Intake: September

Duration: One year full-time

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