Criminal law and criminology lie at the heart of questions and debates on how we as a society should respond to crime. On this course you’ll study an exciting range of topics, covering theory, policy and practice. Our research expertise informs our teaching on the LLM. You’ll be taught by lecturers who specialise in critical work in areas including: criminal law theory comparative criminal justice international crimes financial crimes human rights and criminal justice youth justice policing and restorative justice.

You’ll gain practical abilities as well as critical and problem-solving skills valued in contemporary job markets. You will be able to apply your analytical skills to a range of careers in legal practice and criminal justice administration as well as careers in the private and voluntary sectors. The LLM can also provide a strong foundation for further academic study or a career in research.