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  Criminal Justice LLM


Aberdeen University    School of Law

Full time & Part time September, January LLM 1 year Full Time, 2 years Part Time
Law (22)

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Are you passionate about criminal justice and human rights? Look no further than the Criminal Justice LLM programme at the University of Aberdeen. This internationally renowned programme offers a deep understanding of criminal law across various jurisdictions, preparing you for a global career in the field. Taught by esteemed professionals, you'll delve into topics such as criminal evidence, issues in criminal justice, and theories of law. With options to specialize in contemporary UK criminal justice and human rights issues, you'll gain the skills and knowledge to make a real impact. Join a diverse community of students and study at a top-ranked law school. Entry requirements include a 2(1) Honours degree in Law or a related field. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference in the world of criminal justice.

About the course

There has always been a need for well trained lawyers in Criminal Law internationally and at Aberdeen you gain understanding of the various jurisdictions and their criminal justice systems to enable you to work internationally within the discipline. You study detailed criminal evidence and proof, issues in criminal justice, theories and law with highly respected professionals such as Professor Pete Duff who has worked at the Criminological Research Centre at Oxford and City University Hong Kong and University of the South Pacific. The programme gives you the skills and knowledge to practice back in your home country within the law. Some alumni have gone on to work at the United Nations or within human rights fields globally.

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Entry Requirements

Normally a 2(1) Honours degree in Law (or another discipline) or equivalent. IELTS (overall 6.5), TOEFL (overall 90), PTE Academic (overall 62), Cambridge English Advanced and Proficiency (overall 176

English Language Requirements
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Value of Scholarship(s)

£2000

Eligibility

This scholarship is open to self funding students who are nationals of Vietnam, China, Malaysia and African countries.

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Value of Scholarship(s)

20% Discount

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A 20% discount for Aberdeen graduates who want to study a postgraduate degree. It applies to the full cost of taught postgraduate programmes and one year of a full time research programme.

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Value of Scholarship(s)

Various

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