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PostgraduateLLM

Law (Criminal Justice)

Northumbria University, Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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1 yearDuration
£19,850Per Year (Intl)
£10,530Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in law with the LLM Law (Criminal Justice) at Northumbria University, Newcastle. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. Would you like to refine your existing law degree with a specialist master's in criminal justice? Are you looking to advance your career as a solicitor or barrister, or maybe you are looking to change direction from your current undergraduate degree with a master's in the field of law? This master's in law is part of Northumbria University's innovative and flexible LLM Law framework, which will allow you to study for your LLM with a specialism. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a 85% continuation rate, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Criminal Justice Systems and Practice
Advanced Criminal Law and Procedure
Evidence
Proof and Forensic Science
Punishment Theory and Sentencing Policy
Youth Justice and Diversion
Transnational and Comparative Criminal Law
Professional Practice and Criminal Justice Research Methods
Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic69

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,850

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£19,850

Home Student Fee

£10,530

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

82%Working
2%Studying
8%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
64%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle offers Law (Criminal Justice) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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