Overview
Develop a sophisticated knowledge of current issues in criminal justice and criminal law in the UK and across the world.
This course combines cutting-edge compulsory modules with a wide range of optional modules that allow you to tailor your degree to your own personal interests.
Throughout the course we’ll encourage you to:
Career opportunities
From day one, we encourage you to think beyond your time at Leeds and reflect on a meaningful career.
This course is particularly suited to those who wish to pursue a career in public service, the private sector, the voluntary sector, or any other arena where success is built upon higher-level skills and advanced knowledge of criminal justice, criminology and criminal law issues.
Recent graduates have gone on to work in the UK and overseas in law firms, charities, higher education and beyond. Many also have gone on to study a PhD and work in academia.
Other alumni hold senior positions in criminal justice organisations including police and probation services, the prison service, and youth justice services, as well as in the private and voluntary sector, both in the UK and abroad. Some graduates have been awarded promotions following successful completion of the course.
Careers support
The School of Law offers career and personal development support through the School’s dedicated Employability Officers. You can book one-to-one appointments with our Employability Officers throughout the year to discuss your career aspirations and get advice on how to make the most of your time at Leeds.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
28 June 2024
Start date
30 September 2024
University of Leeds
Woodhouse Lane,
Leeds,
LS2 9JT, England
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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