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PostgraduateLLM

Criminal Law and Criminal Justice

University of Birmingham
Birmingham, England
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1 yearDuration
ยฃ11,250Per Year (Home)
ยฃ11,250Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The LLM Criminal Law and Criminal Justice at University of Birmingham is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about upholding justice and legal frameworks. Based in Birmingham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Develop your knowledge of how the legal justice system responds to people who donโ€™t comply with the law. Become an expert in the criminal justice process, while debating the purposes of legal punishment. Enhance your understanding of criminal law, from philosophical theories to how justice is applied in the real world. Specialise in a range of areas, including policing, health aspects of criminal justice and international aspects of law enforcement co-operation. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Criminal Law and Procedure
Sentencing and Theories of Punishment
Criminal Justice Systems and Reform
International Criminal Law and Cooperation
Policing and Public Order
Mental Health and Criminal Justice
Terrorism
Security and the Law
Research Methods and Criminal Justice Dissertation
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

๐Ÿ“‹ Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67โ€”โ€”โ€”โ€”

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Home Student Fee

ยฃ11,250

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Fee shown is for full-time study (1 year). Part-time option available at ยฃ5,625 per year. International fees not displayed on page; country selector present but fees not populated

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๐Ÿ’ผ Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
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About University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham offers Criminal Law and Criminal Justice as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#68QS World
#11UK Ranking
40,025+Students
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