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Criminal Law and Criminal Justice LLM

University of Sussex

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Course options

  • Qualification

    LLM - Master of Laws

  • Location

    University of Sussex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Criminal law and criminal justice lie at the heart of questions around how we respond to crime.

On this course, you will engage in advanced criminal law theory, as well as criminological theory to examine how societies can better understand and respond to crime. The LLM draws on expertise from the Department of Sociology, helping you develop an interdisciplinary perspective. You will be taught by lecturers whose research shapes the fields of:

  • criminal law theory
  • comparative criminal justice
  • terrorism and international crimes
  • financial crimes
  • human rights and criminal justice
  • hate crime
  • sexual offending
  • policing and restorative justice.
  • The course content reflects their latest insight and research.

Throughout your studies, you will have the opportunity to network with professionals, practitioners, and activists from around the world. The global perspective you will gain will help you formulate critical responses to legal issues. These networks will also be valuable after you graduate.

Careers

You will 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.

Graduate destinations

Recent School of Law, Politics and Sociology graduates have gone on to jobs including:

  • general adviser, Citizens Advice Bureau
  • legal assistant, Martin Searle Solicitors
  • pupillage, 1 Crown Office Row.

Application deadline

01 September 2024

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 21,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Sussex

University of Sussex

  • University League Table

    50th

  • Campus address

    University of Sussex, Sussex House, Brighton, Brighton & Hove, BN1 9RH, England

The city of Brighton & Hove is world-famous for its openness and inclusivity. The city is only 1 hour from London and 30 minutes from Gatwick Airport.
With world-leading development courses and highly regarded business programmes, Sussex has a reputation for expertise in sustainability and innovation.
A university with an international reputation, Sussex welcomes students to its friendly community of academics and students of over 150 nationalities.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    31st out of 109 5

    37th out of 101 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 220
    131 59%

    44th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    72.0 72%

    39th

    6
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.68 74%

    83rd

    7
  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    128 62%

    36th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    58.0 58%

    37th

    4
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.55 71%

    91st

    25

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