Law (Criminal Justice) LLM at Northumbria University

Programme overview

Criminal justice encompasses the systems, processes and institutions that respond to crime, from policing and prosecution to courts, punishment and rehabilitation. As societal challenges evolve, so does the need for professionals who understand not only the law itself, but the complex policy, ethical and practical considerations that shape how justice is delivered. Advance your career as a solicitor or barrister, refine your existing law degree, or pivot from another discipline entirely with this Law (Criminal Justice) LLM.

Faculty: Northumbria School of Law | Duration: 1 year Full Time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Research for Advanced Legal Studies, Legal Research Project (LLM Framework), Terrorism, the Rule of Law and Democracy, Youth Justice, Criminal Justice and Forensic Science, Comparative Law of Evidence, Theories of Punishment.

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Entry requirements

Applicants should normally have: A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree in any subject. Relevant professional qualifications or suitable work experience will also be considered. International qualifications: English language requirements: International applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,565 for the whole programme (2027/28). Full UK course fee for 2027/28 entry. Source

International applicants: GBP 19,850 for the whole programme (2027/28). Full international course fee for 2027/28 entry. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year Full Time

Apply through the official page: https://sits.northumbria.ac.uk/live/sits.urd/run/siw_ipp_lgn.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=DTFLIJ6&code2=0011

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