About
This Course
One
of the fastest growing areas of research and enquiry, the combination of
criminology and the law has become a key interdisciplinary framework for
understanding the way societies and their norm's function, and the role law,
deviance and how these are policed. Not only an academic qualification,
criminological research and take students into the world of forensics,
evidence, international criminal enquiry and beyond.
Another very popular degree program, our LLM Law and Criminology provides the
opportunity to study legal structures and application at the same time as
learning criminological theories, policing and conflict. It builds on
criminological and legal skills and knowledge so as to provide specialist
training in criminological, criminal justice and legal research. The course
program enables students to develop an international perspective on crime,
justice and law through national and cross-national approaches and case studies
of other societies, and/or ‘cutting edge’ issues in contemporary criminology
and law.
Why
study this LLM at Bangor?
- A range of Law and Criminology
specialist modules which offer both national and international focus.
- Dedicated Law Library on campus which
houses specialist collections, law reports, journals, and specialist
Master's level monographs and texts.
- Electronic access to specialist
online law databases, including: LexisNexis, Westlaw, Justis, and Hein
Online.
- A replica courtroom on campus, with
state-of-the-art specialist audio-visual equipment (for facilitating
personal reflective development, as well as international moot court
competitions remotely, via video link).
- Gives you a competitive edge in the
job market by providing Masters level legal skills and knowledge, whilst
developing new specialisms.
Course
Content
What
will you study on this course?
You
can choose from Law topics such as;
- Public International Law
- International Climate Change Law and
Policy
- Cultural Heritage in International
Law
- Contemporary Issues in International
Environmental Law
You
can also choose from topics within Criminology such as;
- Comparative International Criminal
Justice
- Transnational Crime
The
dissertation is law focused, giving students the chance to apply their
understanding of crime and criminal justice within a legal context, using their
legal research methods and training on the degree.
There
is a sister course MA Criminology and Law based in the Criminology Department
which gives students the chance to specifically choose a criminological area
for their dissertation, with less expectation of legal-based research and more
those based on social science methods.
Students
can choose particular areas of interest from the options provided, ensuring
there are 40 credits taken from law and 60 credits taken from criminology,
creating a balance of options across semesters amounting to 180 credits
(including Legal Research Methods and the Dissertation).
Programs
and modules are constantly updated and reviewed. As with most academic programs,
please remember that it is possible that specific modules or programs may not
be offered in any particular year, because a member of staff is on study leave,
for instance, or too few students opt for it. Bangor Law School reserves the
right to vary or withdraw any course or module.
How
will I learn?
Our
LLM courses bring together a mix of learners from different backgrounds. Some
students will have studied Law at undergraduate level; others join us from
other related disciplines. Our LLM programs also attract students from other
countries and jurisdictions, as well as students from the world of legal
practice who wish to develop new specialisms. Bangor's Law Department values
the diversity of our LLM community, particularly in enriching our learning
environment and seminar discussions.
Teaching
on the LLM course will mostly be seminar-based which will promote group and
individual interaction, which also ensures that every individual student is
encouraged to contribute to discussions. Seminar-based teaching enables
lecturers and students to discuss issues and investigate topics in greater
depth, and develops critical thinking and solution-based learning skills in
students. Emphasis will be placed on the use of virtual learning through the
mechanism of the Blackboard Collaborate computer-assisted learning system and
databases such as Westlaw and LexisNexis. Throughout all modules, comparative
elements with other legal systems will be emphasized.
Teaching
will be in English; however, according to the University’s Welsh language
policy, students who so wish may be examined and present essays, coursework and
dissertations through the medium of Welsh.
Modules
for the current academic year
Module
listings are for guide purposes only and are subject to change. Find out what
our students are currently studying on the Law and
Criminology LLM Modules page.
Course
content is for guidance purposes only and may be subject to change.
Entry
Requirements
A
2(ii) degree from an approved University is required.
International applicants are normally required to provide evidence of English
language proficiency. The minimum English language requirements will normally
be:
- IELTS 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each
individual component score
- Pearson PTE: a score of 62 (with no
element lower than 58)
- Cambridge English Test – Advanced:
176 (with no element lower than 169)
Careers
In
addition to developing your expertise in Law and Criminology, studying for a
Masters of Law degree adds value to your CV and enhances your career
opportunities. The skills set of an LLM graduate includes legal research and
writing, analysis, and critical evaluation and communication skills, which are
highly valued by both the public and private sector alike.
Students
can also benefit from our clinical legal education program and CYMUNED
employability scheme. In addition, Law takes part in the annual College
Employability Fair, which introduces students to a variety of prospective
employers in traditional and non-traditional legal careers. Students can also
develop additional advocacy skills in our moot courtroom.
LLM
study opens a range of professional opportunities for students hoping to
develop a career within domestic, regional or international law, or those
already in a legal career. Studying a Master of Law (LLM) can also help you
gain employment in sectors such as.
- the civil service
- government departments
- international diplomacy
- business
- teaching and further academic
research
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