Criminal Justice

Entry requirements

Normally a 2.2 honours degree in Law (or another related discipline) or equivalent. A full list of required documents is available on the programme website.

Months of entry

January, September

Course content

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 our 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. 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.

With full- or part-time study options available, and start dates in September or January, you can tailor your studies to fit your lifestyle.

Information for international students

English Language Requirements

To study for a Postgraduate Taught degree at the University of Aberdeen it is essential that you can speak, understand, read, and write English fluently. The minimum requirements for this degree are as follows:

IELTS Academic:

OVERALL - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 6.0; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0

TOEFL iBT:

OVERALL - 90 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 21; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21

PTE Academic:

OVERALL - 62 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59

Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced or C2 Proficiency:

OVERALL - 176 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 169; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169

Fees and funding

Please visit the university website for more information on fees for this programme.