19Mar
PostgraduateCourse summary
Develop your knowledge of how the legal justice system responds to people who don’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. As a Top 10 UK Law School (Birmingham Law School is 9th in the UK in the Research Excellence Framework exercise 2021 based on research rated 4*) you'll learn from experts with practical experience of working within criminal law and justice. This course mixes the latest academic theory with real world relevance and professional opportunities.
- Study the topics that interest you with our diverse range of modules. Specialise in areas such as criminal law reform, international legal responses to terrorism and law and society.
- Join our diverse community of staff and students from around the world.
- Get access to the BARBRI SQE1 Prep course, with a 20% discount for Birmingham Law School graduates.
- Stand out from the crowd by undertaking research internships, pro bono activities and work experience opportunities through our Centre for Employability, Professional Legal Education and Research (CEPLER).
Modules
The programme comprises 120 credits of taught modules and a 60-credit dissertation. Visit the course page on the University of Birmingham website for the most up-to-date module information.
Entry requirements
You should have, or expect to get, a 2:1 Honours degree in Law. Relevant equivalent study or professional experience can also be considered for entry.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT