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Criminal Law and Criminal Justice LLM at University of Sussex

University of Sussex, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Examine how societies can better understand and respond to crime. Explore global perspectives of criminal law and justice to shape real-world solutions. On this course, you’ll engage in advanced criminal law theory, as well as criminological theory to examine how societies can better understand and respond to crime.

Department: Sussex Law School  |  Duration: 1 year full time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Advanced Legal Research and Writing, Criminology in Theory and Method, Issues in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice, LLM Dissertation.

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Entry requirements

Degree requirements: You should normally have an upper second-class (2.1) undergraduate honours degree or above. Subject-specific requirements: Your qualification should be in law or a relevant subject such as economics, finance, international relations, political science, history, criminology, criminal justice or sociology. You may also be considered for the course if you have other professional qualifications or experience of equivalent standing. English language: IELTS (Academic) Standard level (6.0 overall, including at least 5.5 in each component). Apply by 1 August 2027 (international), 1 September 2027 (UK).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,600 a year. for full-time students Source

International applicants: GBP 24,200 a year. for full-time students Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full time

Apply through the official page: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/masters/apply

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