LLM Criminology and Criminal Justice

The LLM in Criminology and Criminal Justice at Queen's University Belfast provides a deep understanding of crime, criminal justice and criminological research, preparing students for a career in the growing field of criminal justice. The course is designed to make the most of the expertise in the law school and the research institute, encouraging interdisciplinary learning.Course Content: The programme includes full and part-time study options with three distinct pathways: full LLM; Postgraduate Diploma; or Postgraduate Certificate in Criminology and Criminal Justice. The course engages with the achievements, challenges, and possibilities in criminology and criminal justice and, in some contexts, uses this appreciation to inform legal reform. Key Modules: Students will study a number of compulsory and optional modules covering topics such as Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice; Crime and Criminal Justice; Human Rights and Criminal Justice; Policing and Society; Theories of Crime; Comparative Human Rights; European Human Rights; Gender, Violence and Rights; and International Business Law.Accreditations: This course is accredited by Queen’s University Belfast. Future Careers: Completing this programme can open up a range of career pathways in areas such as the criminal justice sector, the legal profession, academia and government and non-governmental organisations worldwide. The course also offers the platform to pursue a PhD in the field of Criminology and Criminal Justice. For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.