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The University of Edinburgh: Criminal Law and Criminal Justice
| Institution | The University of Edinburgh |
|---|---|
| Department | Edinburgh Law School View department profile |
| Web | www.law.ed.ac.uk/postgraduate |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
A cutting-edge and intellectually demanding programme, the LLM in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice will equip you with an advanced knowledge and understanding of the key concepts and theories underpinning criminal law and criminal justice and how they operate in practice.
The programme covers the following core areas:
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Current issues in criminal law and criminal justice
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Fundamental principles of substantive and procedural criminal law
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Criminalization
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International, transnational, and European criminal law
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Sexual offending
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Global crime and insecurity
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The penal process
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Different approaches to understanding and critiquing criminal law and criminal justice, including:
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doctrinal
- comparative
- theoretical
- socio-legal methods
The programme is suitable for students who have studied law or a related subject at undergraduate level and wish to develop a specialist understanding of criminal law and criminal justice.
LLM
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on our website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements. |
| Location | Central area campus George Square Edinburgh EH8 9JZ |
From its location at the heart of Scotland’s capital, the University of Edinburgh has been providing outstanding educational opportunities for over 400 years.
The Law School
Established in 1707, and situated in the heart of Scotland’s capital, the University of Edinburgh's Law School has been at the heart of legal research and education for more than 300 years.
By studying at Edinburgh Law School, you’ll join a vibrant, active community of world-leading researchers, legal professionals and students at all stages of their education.
Why Edinburgh?
- The University of Edinburgh is ranked 22nd in the world (QS World University 2024) …
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