Course summary
In the past fifteen years, the International Criminal Law and Justice has moved from being a largely-overlooked specialism to a major area of study, and of practical relevance. Our LLM International Criminal Law and Justice addresses the challenges of internationalised legal problems, regionalised or globalised criminal justice intervention and enforcement. By undertaking a combination of the modules available on this pathway, you can become uniquely knowledgeable of dynamic, vital and growing aspects of international law theory and practice. This programme is ideal for those seeking a deeper understanding of the increasingly global structures which govern criminal justice as well as the finer issues challenging criminal justice structures.
Modules
You follow a modular programme (180 credits in total), which comprises six taught modules (20 credits each) and a dissertation of 15,000 words (60 credits); the latter to be submitted at the end of the year of study. Students following the LLM International Criminal Law and Justice pathway study one compulsory module, Introduction to Legal Research, plus a minimum of three of their five optional modules from a specific selection that has typically included: Global Crime Problems; International Human Rights Law; International and European Responses to Terrorism; International Criminal Law; Race, Ethnicity, Criminal Justice; Transnational Criminal Justice
How to apply
International applicants
For international applicants this programme is subject to a £50 non-refundable application fee. At the end of the application form, before you can submit it to us, you will be required to pay, or indicate how you will pay the required fee in order for us to process your application. Please complete and submit your application before paying your application fee.
Entry requirements
Applicants should have a good Honours degree in law, or a degree in another discipline augmented with a pass in the Common Professional Examination.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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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