LLM Law (Criminal Justice)

The Master's in Criminal Justice at the University of Kent is designed to equip students with an advanced understanding of the criminal justice system. This broad and flexible course offers a rich and dynamic understanding of crime, punishment, and victimisation, running from conceptual analysis to in-depth study of specific topics and serves as an ideal foundation for students planning a career in various fields within the criminal justice system.Course Content: The course explores local, national, and international criminal justice systems and covers topics such as sentencing, policing, prison and probation, human rights, forensic psychology and criminological theories. It also offers a unique blend of theoretical reflection and practical application, integrating both teaching and research to enable a deep understanding of the subject matter.Key Modules: The core modules of the course include 'Theories of Crime and Criminal Justice', 'Understanding Criminal Justices', 'Research Methods in Criminal Justice' and 'Dissertation'. In variety of optional modules, students are able to delve into specialized areas, including 'International and Comparative Criminal Justice', 'Sociology of Policing', 'Convict Criminology', and 'Mental Health and Crime'.Accreditations: Information on accreditations is not explicitly mentioned on the page.Future Careers: This Master's course provides an ideal foundation for careers in the fields of criminal justice, social work, the probation service, police, academia, and research. The acquired knowledge and skills can be applied in numerous professional settings related to crime control, regulation, prevention, safety, and security.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.