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Master of Criminal Law and Criminal Justice

University of Edinburgh

  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

One-year full-time Master of Laws programme in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice offered by the Edinburgh Law School.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically analyse advanced concepts and current developments in Criminal Law and Criminal Justice. Select and apply relevant analytical
  • Research or professional methods. Present evidence-based findings and manage complex specialist projects.

Career outcomes

  • Academic research
  • Legal practice
  • Government departments
  • Criminal justice agencies
  • Voluntary organisations
  • International organisations including the United Nations

Curriculum

  • One-year full-time programme of 180 credits. The programme consists of 180 credits
  • Comprising taught courses worth 120 credits (60 credits per semester) and a 10
  • 000-Word dissertation worth 60 credits. Courses named on the page include Criminal Justice and Penal Process
  • Global Crime and Insecurity (20 credits)
  • International Criminal Law (20 credits)
  • Police and Policing (20 credits)
  • Responding to Global Crime and Insecurity.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • A UK 2:1 honours degree
  • or its international equivalent
  • In law.

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree with excellent or very good classification from a recognised institution, In a relevant subject for most programmes.

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Academic Certificates
  • English Language Test Results
  • Personal Statement.

How to apply

  1. Check the programme's entry requirements and application deadline on its degree finder page. Apply online through the Apply section of the programme page. The page states whether an application fee applies. Provide a personal statement
  2. Degree certificates and transcripts
  3. References
  4. English language evidence and certified translations. Track your application online and wait for the decision (usually 6 to 8 weeks). Accept the offer and pay the tuition deposit if the programme asks for one. Apply early if you need a visa
  5. As the page advises.

Other costs

Tuition per year£33,600 GBP
Application fee£35 GBP
Deposit£44,427 GBP

Program details

CampusOld College
Faculty or schoolEdinburgh Law School
DepartmentLaw
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value120
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.