Criminal Justice and Criminal Law LLM

University of Leeds

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 processexamine critical issues and principles in criminal lawdevelop legal research skills. Research insightThis course is offered within the dynamic Centre for Criminal Justice Studies (CCJS). The internationally recognised research centre provides an active and multi-disciplinary environment, whose members are committed to high-quality teaching in criminal justice, criminology and criminal law. The CCJS also excels in the production of research that is empirically rich, conceptually sophisticated and policy relevant. Research is interdisciplinary and often international in its reach. The University of Leeds recognises CCJS as one of its key 'peaks of research excellence'. CCJS academics have conducted research for a range of external funding bodies. These include the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), the Nuffield Foundation, the Home Office, the Youth Justice Board, the Leverhulme Trust, the European Commission and the National Probation Service. These projects sustain the established profile of the Centre as a pre-eminent research unit and ensure that our teaching is at the cutting edge of contemporary academic and policy debates. The CCJS has an advisory board consisting of members who hold senior positions within local criminal justice and partner organisations. These include the police, the judiciary, the probation service, prisons and the courts. Our strong links with the local criminal justice community bring valuable benefits to our students. Try our free short courseIf you’re thinking of studying LLM Criminal Justice and Criminal Law, you may be interested in our short course, ‘Incarceration: Are Prisons a Suitable Punishment?’. The free two-week course is delivered online, allowing you to explore the ethics of imprisonment and identify prison alternatives. Discover moreStudying LLM Criminal Justice and Criminal LawWatching in China? View this video on YouKu.

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