LLM Criminal Law and Procedure via Study Centres

Develop thorough knowledge of criminal law and procedure. Undertake specialist postgraduate legal training. Graduate and embark on higher-level roles within the legal profession.

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Course codeCID1389

Duration1 year

LocationPartner centre

Course summary

The LLM Criminal Law and Procedure equips you with advanced skills and knowledge in a specialised area of law.

Salaries of law graduates are among the highest of all graduates. This course will give you an edge when applying for roles in the Crown Prosecution Service, police, and prison or probation services.

You’ll also be better equipped to apply for training contracts or pupillages if this is appropriate to your career stage. Law at Sunderland is well-respected, and our LLM will add to your credentials in an area in which you already practise or are proposing to work.

Why Sunderland for Law

What you'll study

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How you'll learn

You'll be taught by passionate academics who produce internationally-excellent research.

A typical week for you will include a wide variety of teaching and learning methods, including weekly three-hour workshops. These are interactive and require a high level of preparation. Your tutor will supervise the research project and dissertation.

Your progress will be assessed by written coursework, usually a 5,000-word essay for each taught module.

Entry requirements

On-campus entry requirements

We usually require you to hold at least a 2:2 honours degree, or an equivalent, in law or a related discipline.

We also welcome applications from students who have experience in a range of disciplines and professional backgrounds. To discuss your application, please get in touch with the course leader.

If English isn't your first language, please see our English language requirements.

Study Centre entry requirements

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