Introduction The LLM in Criminal Justice at the University of Aberdeen reflects established areas of research strength in the School of Law. It offers options which are both of international and/or comparative relevance and which meet the demand for studying contemporary issues in comparative criminal justice at an advanced level. The School works in global research in Criminal Justice, offers an energetic student body involved in local practitioner projects whilst studying and experienced practitioners with academic rigour. Criminal Justice has long been an important area for study and is still developing fast particularly in the international arena. 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. You are taught by teaching staff with international experience and you benefit from experiences of international students from all over the word. You have access to well known criminal law experts who provide consultancy to organisations like the Hague. Courses Modules Semester 1 Introduction Compulsory Critical Legal Thinking and Scholarship Optional Issues in Cimrinal Justice International Criminal Law Semester 2 Optional Criminal Evidence and Proof Criminal Law Semester 3 Master of Law Dissertation Why study at Aberdeen? You are taught by professional lawyers and academics in the School of Law which is ranked 10th in the UK (The Complete Unversity Guide 2018) Student activities include 'Lawyers Without Borders, Casuss Omnissus: Aberdeen Law Project, Law Mooting Society, Legal Research Society, and Aberdeen Student Law Review.' 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