LLM Law and Criminology

Course Overview This interdisciplinary postgraduate program, offered jointly by the School of Social Sciences and the Law School, equips students with advanced expertise in the intersecting fields of criminology and law. The course provides specialist training in criminological, criminal justice, and legal research, fostering an international perspective on contemporary issues of crime and justice. Students will also develop a robust set of transferable skills highly valued in professional environments. Key Program Highlights Jointly delivered by the School of Social Sciences and the Law School for a truly interdisciplinary perspective Develops specialist skills in both criminological and legal research methodologies Examines cutting-edge, contemporary issues through national and international case studies Balanced curriculum with 60 credits in Law and 60 credits in Criminology Culminates in a substantial 20,000-word dissertation on a student-selected legal topic