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LLM Criminal Justice
Mile End
INTAKE: September
Program Overview
The LLM in Criminal Justice at Queen Mary caters to individuals with a law degree or a degree with substantial legal content. It offers a comprehensive exploration of the criminal justice system, examining its various components, including policing, prosecution, courts, sentencing, and corrections. The program emphasizes both theoretical frameworks and practical applications, preparing students for careers in legal practice, academia, government, or advocacy within the criminal justice arena.
Curriculum: The curriculum covers a range of essential topics, including criminal law, criminal procedure, criminology, penology, and human rights. Students delve into the theoretical foundations of criminal justice, explore current debates and challenges, and examine the effectiveness of different approaches to crime control. The program often includes specialized modules on areas such as international criminal law, cybercrime, and terrorism. Students are typically assessed through a combination of examinations, coursework, and a dissertation or research project, allowing them to explore a specific area of criminal justice in greater depth.
Research Focus: Queen Mary University of London has a strong research focus in criminal law and criminology, with faculty members actively involved in cutting-edge research. The LLM in Criminal Justice program benefits greatly from this expertise, with teaching delivered by leading academics and practitioners in the field. Students are exposed to the latest research findings and are encouraged to develop a research-oriented approach to criminal justice issues. The research environment fosters critical thinking and an understanding of evidence-based criminal justice policy and practice.
Industry Engagement: The program fosters links with various organizations involved in the criminal justice system, including law firms, barristers' chambers, police forces, probation services, and government agencies. These connections offer students opportunities for networking, internships, and exposure to the practical realities of criminal justice in real-world settings. Queen Mary's location in London, a major legal and governmental hub, provides excellent access to related institutions.
Global Perspective: Crime and criminal justice issues often transcend national borders, and Queen Mary's LLM in Criminal Justice reflects this. The program may address international criminal law, transnational crime, and comparative criminal justice systems. The program also attracts students from diverse backgrounds, fostering a multicultural learning environment and promoting the exchange of ideas and perspectives on criminal justice challenges worldwide.
Location
Mile End
Score
IELTS 7
Tuition Fee
£ 31500
Postgraduate Entry Requirements:
- Applicants should have successfully completed a bachelor's degree or its equivalent from a recognized institution with a minimum overall score of 60% or equivalent.
- English language proficiency is required, and applicants must provide evidence of their English language skills through an approved language test.
- IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no individual component below 6.0.
- TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 92, with at least with at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, and 21 in Writing.
- PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 71 with 65 in Writing, and 59 in Reading, Listening and Speaking..
- Some postgraduate programs may have specific subject prerequisites or additional requirements.
Students must provide:
- academic marksheets & transcripts
- letters of recommendation
- a personal statement - SOP
- passport
- other supporting documents as required by the university.
Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.
It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.
Queen Mary University of London offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to its students.
Queen Mary International Excellence Scholarships: A scholarship program for international undergraduate and postgraduate students who have an offer of admission from Queen Mary University of London and have demonstrated academic excellence. The scholarship covers full tuition fees for one year of study.
Queen Mary Law Scholarships: A scholarship program for undergraduate and postgraduate law students who have an offer of admission from Queen Mary University of London and have demonstrated academic excellence. The scholarship covers full or partial tuition fees, depending on the level of academic achievement.
Queen Mary Engineering and Materials Science Scholarships: A scholarship program for undergraduate and postgraduate students studying engineering or materials science who have an offer of admission from Queen Mary University of London and have demonstrated academic excellence. The scholarship covers full or partial tuition fees, depending on the level of academic achievement.
Graduates of the LLM Criminal Justice program have promising career prospects in various sectors of the criminal justice system.
Criminal Defense Lawyer: Graduates can work as criminal defense lawyers, representing individuals accused of criminal offenses.
Prosecutor: Graduates may pursue careers as prosecutors, handling criminal cases on behalf of the state or government.
Judicial Services: Graduates can opt for judicial services, serving as judges or magistrates in criminal courts.
Legal Consultant: Graduates may work as legal consultants, providing expert advice on criminal justice matters to clients or organizations.
Criminal Policy Analyst: Graduates can work as policy analysts, contributing to the development of effective criminal justice policies.
Correctional Officer: Graduates may work in correctional facilities, overseeing the rehabilitation and management of offenders.
Academia and Research: Graduates can pursue academic careers, teaching and conducting research in criminal law and justice.
