Study Criminal Justice LLM at University of Aberdeen in the UK, School of Law
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Criminal Justice LLM

UK

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What will I learn?

Gain a greater understanding and develop your knowledge of the theories and policies underlying criminal procedures, human rights, and the various criminal justice systems alongside out renowned experts in Criminal Justice.The LLM in Criminal Justice at the University of Aberdeen is focused on critical and comparative thinking around criminal procedures and systems. Our programme will help you develop a clearer and better understanding of criminal justice systems and how criminal law is implemented in today’s society around the world. You will learn about crucial elements, criminal law, evidence, and the causes of crime, enabling you to work in a multitude of countries around the world.The Criminal Justice LLM was designed by our academics alongside assistance from external experts in the field which. This combined input will increase your understanding of the dynamics of this area of law and improve your employability prospects in the field by aligning our programme with the competencies required for today’s international job market.

Which department am I in?

School of Law

Study options

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£23,000.00 (US$ 29,703) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

King's Campus

King's College,

Aberdeen,

AB24 3FX, Scotland, United Kingdom

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees
£23,000.00 (US$ 29,703) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

02/12/2025

Start date

January 2026

Venue

King's Campus

King's College,

Aberdeen,

AB24 3FX, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Students should have normally a 2:1 honours degree in Law (or another related discipline) or equivalent. Students should have IELTS Academic: OVERALL - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 5.5; Speaking – 6.0; Writing - 6.0. TOEFL iBT: OVERALL - 90 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 18; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About University of Aberdeen

The University of Aberdeen is ranked in the top 15 universities in the UK by the Guardian and Times and Sunday Times Good University Guides 2025.

  • Excellent graduate outcomes and employment prospects
  • Fifth oldest university in the UK
  • Study abroad opportunities
  • Olympic-standard Aberdeen Sports Village and Aquatic Centre

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