Introduction This programme provides students the opportunity to examine current legal aspects of both Criminal Justice and Human Rights in depth, and to gain a deeper understanding of these issues. Criminal Justice has long been an important area for study and is still developing fast particularly in the international arena. You are taught by renowned experts who have worked at universities around the world and you can specialise in modules covering oil and gas, human rights, the use of force and more in a respected School of Law. There is increased worldwide interest in ensuring that criminal justice systems comply with human rights requirements in order to ensure that states’ implementation and enforcement of the criminal law, through investigation, trial and punishment, respect the civil liberties of citizens accused of crime. Human Rights is increasingly becoming a subject of both national and international importance, with many countries now endeavouring to ensure that their legal systems embody a full respect for citizens’ human rights and the growth of international protocols, such as that leading to the establishment of the International Criminal Court, those securing the rights of minority populations and indigenous groups, and the creation of international conventions designed to tackle Human Trafficking. Courses Modules Semester 1 Introduction Compulsory Critical Legal Thinking and Scholarship Optional Oil and Minerals for Good The Politics of Human Rights Issues in Criminal Justice International Law: A Time of Challenges International Criminal Law Semester 2 Optional Criminal Evidence and Proof Criminal Law The Use of Force in International Law International Human Rights Law International Humanitarian Law Semester 3 Compuslory Master of Law Dissertation Why study at Aberdeen? You are taught by a Law School ranked 10th in the UK (The Complete University Guide 2018). Law has been taught at Aberdeen since 1495 at the opening of Kings College 98% of students felt their LLM added value to their career prospectus (2016 survey) Programme Quick Facts University of Aberdeen 12 Months 24 Months Full Time and Part Time September and January start Find out about fees on the programme page Find out about scholarships on the programme page Life in Aberdeen Find out more about: Your Accommodation Campus Facilities Aberdeen City Student Support Clubs and Societies /student-life Find out more about entry requirements on programme page View English Language Requirements on the programme page