Criminal Justice and Human Rights LLM

University of Aberdeen School of Law

Full time & Part time September, January LLM 12 Months Full Time or 24 Months Part Time

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About the course

Combine the key specialist topic of criminal justice with some of today’s most powerful human rights issues, studying cases from around the world in a variety of contexts. With our carefully designed LLM, you’ll have the opportunity to further your understanding of how the two areas impact each other whilst expanding your employability prospects.

Entry Requirements

Normally a 2:1 honours degree in Law (or another related discipline) or equivalent.

Document requirements application, we require at least:

- A full transcript showing all the subjects you studied and marks you achieved in your degree(s).
- A detailed personal statement explaining your reasons for choosing this programme.
- CV/Resume optional.
- Reference letter from your university discussing your academic ability.

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Fees

Please see the university website for further information on fees for this course.

Where will I study?

University of Aberdeen

Founded in 1495, the University of Aberdeen is the fifth oldest University in the UK and is home to a diverse community of over 14,000 students from more than 130 different countries. We are ranked 3rd in Scotland and Top 20 in the UK in the Guardian University Guide 2026. At the forefront of change and discovery for over 530 years, the University of Aberdeen has a proud history of teaching and research excellence, and has been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Anniversary Prize - the highest honour for UK further and higher education - on two occasions. The University is also associated with five Nobel Prizes across chemistry, physics, medicine and nutrition.