Programme summary for LLM International Law and Criminal Justice
Contact Details
For further information about this programme, e-mail John Strawson, the LLM Programme Co-ordinator or Tel: +44 (0)20 8223 2191
About the programme
This programme provides a critical appreciation of the new legal regime emerging between international law and criminal justice symbolised by the creation of the International Criminal Court.
Through a strong foundation in both international law and international criminal law, the programme offers the opportunity to develop expertise in terrorism studies, international policing, international organised crime, the laws of war and armed conflict, human rights and Islamic law.
Programme structure
In addition to the two core modules, Current Issues and Research in International Law and International Criminal Law, candidates take at least one module from the following: Terrorism Studies, War and Human Rights, International Policing, International Organized Crime, Contemporary Islamic Legal Issues, law of Armed Conflict, Feminist Legal Studies. Candidates may chose another of the above or one module form any other LLM programme. . The Dissertation must be deemed by the Dissertation committee to be substantially related to the area of International Law and Criminal Justice.
Career opportunities
Graduates with a specialisation in LLM International Law and Criminal Justice can look to the expanding market and professional choices available in this field. Possible career paths include legal practice, policy making within the public sector and government, community relations, human rights work in development agencies/organisations, journalism and advocacy.
Support
Every student is allocated a personal tutor who provides support and advice, research methods training is available, special sessions on access to relevant learning materials are organised. Lecturers teaching on the LLM International Law and Criminal Justice are available for module specific discussions as well as general issues related to the subject area.
Admission
Qualifications for entry is a good honours degree in law, criminology, sociology, international relations, political science, economics, psychology, cultural studies, social work, area studies or any other relevant discipline.
Key facts
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Tuition Fees - 2013/14
Home/EU Fees
- Module fee: £1,100
- Full time fee: £6,600 per yr
International Fees
- Module fee: £1,770
- Full time fee: £10,620 per yr
Fees based on 30 credit modules (unless otherwise indicated) For further information regarding postgraduate fees please refer to www.uel.ac.uk/fees/
