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LLM Criminology and Criminal Justice

Queen's University Belfast

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  • Qualification

    LLM - Master of Laws

  • Location

    Queen's University Belfast

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    16-SEP-24

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Overview

This exciting, stimulating and topical postgraduate degree programme in Criminology and Criminal Justice is taught by internationally-recognised scholars and researchers who offer students a wide introduction to the study of crime and criminal justice in contemporary society. Staff members have strong links with local criminal justice agencies and community organisations as well as extensive comparative and international expertise, providing for a unique student experience. Key research strengths of the teaching staff lie in the following areas:

-Community Safety and Crime Prevention
-Policing
-Prisoner Reintegration
-Restorative Justice
-Sex Offending
-Victimology
-Anti-Social Behaviour
-Crime and the Life Course

The LLM in Criminology and Criminal Justice is designed to appeal to prospective students with an academic or professional interest in criminology or criminal justice. It enables students to understand the motivations for offending as well as the practical operation of criminal justice and how the state responds to criminality and victimisation. This degree will be of considerable relevance and interest to those who are already employed in criminal justice-related work in fields such as legal practice, government, non-governmental organisations, as well as equipping those who have just completed undergraduate degrees to develop the knowledge and skills to pursue criminal justice-related careers or undertake advanced level study.

Career Development

The Institute can assist students with internship/voluntary placements. 94% of Queen's Postgraduates are in employment or further study 6 months after graduation.

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

Queen's University Belfast

Queen's University Belfast

  • University League Table

    27th

  • Campus address

    Queen's University Belfast, University Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT7 1NN, Northern Ireland

Queen's is one of the UK's Russell Group of research-intensive institutions.
Its historic campus with cutting edge facilities is set in the heart of the affordable city of Belfast.
Queen's is committed to preparing students for the future, providing international students with dedicated careers support to help them fulfil their potential.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    10th out of 109 1

    35th out of 101 17

  • Entry standards

    / Max 220
    166 75%

    19th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    87.0 87%

    5th

    1
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.47 69%

    103rd

    23
  • Entry standards

    / Max 198
    141 69%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    52.0 52%

    57th

    39
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.70 74%

    76th

    32

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