2024/25 Taught Postgraduate Programme Catalogue

LLM Criminal Justice and Criminal Law

Total credits: 180

Entry requirements:

Entry Requirements are available on the Course Search entry

School/Unit responsible for the parenting of students and programme:

School of Law

Examination board through which the programme will be considered:

Programme specification:

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 the domestic and international levels. The programme 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.

Structured with a blend of compulsory and optional modules, the programme allows you to tailor your studies to your specific interests while ensuring a solid foundation in criminal justice and criminal law. Compulsory modules in Central Issues in Criminal Law, International Criminal Law, Criminal Justice Processes and Postgraduate Legal Research Skills enable you to develop your legal research and writing skills, culminating in an independent piece of research on your chosen topic, the Dissertation. Optional modules offer a further range of specialisations, including Theories of Social Justice, Security, Conflict and Justice, Globalisation and Crime and Financial Crime. This modular structure provides you with the flexibility to pursue specific areas of interest within the realm of criminal justice and criminal law.

A distinctive feature of this programme is its commitment to the principles of the new Leeds Curriculum. It emphasises research-led teaching, ensuring that you engage with the latest scholarship and debates. The curriculum also promotes a breadth of learning, providing you with a holistic understanding of the subject matter. Contents are regularly updated to reflect the evolving nature of domestic and international landscapes, preparing you to address current and emerging challenges in your professional career.

While primarily delivered through in-person lectures and seminars, the programme also utilises digital technologies to enrich the learning experience. This combination allows for an inclusive, engaging, and flexible environment, accommodating diverse learning styles and needs.

Upon successful completion of this programme, you will have achieved a comprehensive understanding of the most pressing issues relating to criminal justice and criminal laws at the domestic and international levels, including its application to real-world and hypothetical scenarios. You will be able to critically evaluate legal rules and policies, undertake independent research, and effectively articulate your arguments. In addition to these subject-specific outcomes, the programme also develops transferable skills such as critical thinking, time management, and advanced communication abilities, which are indispensable in professional settings.

In summary, the LLM in Criminal Justice and Criminal Law programme combines legal and academic learning with the development of key research and professional skills. It provides you with a unique opportunity to delve into the complexities of the issues relating to criminal justice and criminal laws, thereby preparing you to gather relevant skills to pursue careers in academia, legal practice, non-governmental organisations, supranational organisations, or industry.

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[Learning Outcomes, Transferable (Key) Skills, Assessment]

Compulsory modules:

Candidates will be required to study the following 135 credits of compulsory modules

Optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study 45 credits of optional modules:

Candidates will be required to study 15 credits in Semester 1 from the following optional modules: 

Basket 1:  Select 1 module
NOTE: If LAW5861M (30 Credits) or LAW5301M (30 Credits) is chosen, this counts as one 15 credit option from Basket 1 AND one 15 credit option from Basket 2.

Semester 2
Candidates will be required to study 30 credits in Semester 1 from the following optional modules: 

Basket 2: Choose 2 x 15 credit modules OR LAW5401M (30 Credits):

NOTE: If LAW5861M (30 Credits) or LAW5301M (30 Credits) was chosen in Basket 1, choose only 1 x 15 credit module from Basket 2.

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