Criminal Justice and Criminal Law

University of Leeds
Postgraduate LLM Full-time 12 Months LawPolicingSociology

About this course

Develop a sophisticated knowledge of current issues in criminal justice and criminal law in the UK and across the world. The LLM in Criminal Justice and Criminal Law is an advanced postgraduate course designed to provide a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of both fields at domestic and international levels. The course provides a dynamic platform to not only expand your theoretical understanding of key concepts in the areas of criminal justice and criminal law, but also to apply this knowledge in practical scenarios, equipping you with the skills to navigate the complexities of these areas.

This course combines cutting-edge compulsory modules with a wide range of optional modules that allow you to tailor your degree to your own personal interests.

Throughout the course we’ll encourage you to:

  • explore the complex and dynamic nature of the criminal justice process

  • examine critical issues and principles in criminal law

  • develop legal research skills.
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    3319 Protective service associate professionals
    3314 Prison service officers (below principal officer)
    1162 Senior police officers
    3312 Police officers (sergeant and below)
    3520 Legal associate professionals
    4113 Officers of non-governmental organisations

    Course Details

    Qualification
    LLM
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    12 Months
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Leeds
    Scheme
    Postgraduate
    Subjects
    Law, Policing, Sociology