Criminology Criminal Justice & Human Rights - LLM
Advance justice and human rights reform with an advanced Master's degree in Criminology and Criminal Justice.
Best for:Best for law graduates and legal professionals aiming to specialize in international human rights and criminal justice reform.
Overview
The LLM in Criminology, Criminal Justice and Human Rights at the University of Galway prepares graduates to take a leading role in advancing justice, human rights, and criminal law reform. This practical and research-informed programme equips students with critical thinking, legal analysis, and policy evaluation skills vital for impact in modern legal and advocacy contexts. Students will explore how criminology, criminal justice, and human rights intersect to address complex challenges in national and international systems. The curriculum spans 1 year of full-time study or 2 years of part-time study totaling 90 credits.
What you'll do
- Complete coursework across 90 credits of specialized legal and criminological modules
- Analyze the intersection of criminal law, criminology, and human rights frameworks
- Evaluate national and international policy contexts to address complex justice challenges
- Engage in practical and research-informed legal problem solving
- Conduct independent academic research culminating in a master's thesis or major project
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree in Law or a related discipline
Degree offered: LLM
Language: English proficiency meeting university admission standards
Instruction: English
- Foundational knowledge of legal analysis
- Critical thinking in legal or social science contexts
- Ability to evaluate public policy and regulatory frameworks
- Strong academic writing and research capabilities
- Meet general University of Galway Master's degree admission criteria
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Applicants must submit their application through the official University of Galway online application portal following standard postgraduate admission guidelines.
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