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PostgraduateLLM

Criminal Law and Criminal Justice

Birkbeck, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
£22,980Per Year (Intl)
£13,110Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The LLM Criminal Law and Criminal Justice at Birkbeck, University of London is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about upholding justice and legal frameworks. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our MA/LLM Criminal Law and Criminal Justice is grounded within legal, criminological, policy and humanities perspectives to offer you a unique opportunity for advanced study of criminal law and criminal justice. On successful completion of this course, you can decide whether you would like to receive an MA or an LLM so that your chosen award is based on your own needs, career path and area of specialism. Why choose this course? - This course is ideal if you have a keen interest in criminal law and criminal justice and want to learn in a stimulating, flexible, learning environment. International tuition fees are £22,980 per year, home/UK fees are £13,110 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £22,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Criminal Law Theory
Criminal Justice Systems and Processes
Criminological Perspectives and Evidence
Policing and Police Powers
Courts
Sentencing and Judicial Process
Prisons
Punishment and Penology
Fraud
Cybercrime and Digital Justice
Research Methods in Criminal Justice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementEntry Requirements A second-class honours degree (2:2) or above in law, the humanities or social sciences; other honours degrees will be considered. Applications are reviewed on their individual merits and your professional qualifications and/or relevant work experience will be taken into consideration positively. We actively support and encourage applications from mature learners. On your application form, please list all your relevant qualifications and experience, including those you expect t

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£22,980

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£22,980

Home Student Fee

£13,110

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Birkbeck, University of London

Birkbeck, University of London offers Criminal Law and Criminal Justice as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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