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Master of Criminal Law and Procedure

University of Sunderland

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

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University of Sunderland campus

About the program

One-year law master specialising in criminal law and procedure.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1.5): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop subject knowledge in Criminal Law and Procedure
  • analyse relevant concepts and communicate evidence-informed conclusions.

Career outcomes

  • Crown Prosecution Service
  • police
  • prison or probation services
  • training contracts
  • pupillages

Curriculum

  • One-year master (180 credits) giving specialist postgraduate legal training in criminal law and procedure. Builds advanced legal skills for those who practise or plan to work in the field
  • with a taught and independent research element.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • We usually require you to hold at least a 2:2 honours degree
  • or an equivalent
  • in law or a related discipline. We also welcome applications from students who have experience in a range of disciplines and professional backgrounds. To discuss your application
  • please get in touch with the course leader
  • Grade/entry criteria: Typically an honours degree 2:2 or above (e.g. MSc Computing) or equivalent
  • varies by course
  • some accept relevant work experience.

Accepted academic background

Qualification equivalent to a UK honours degree; relevant professional experience required for some courses

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5 overall in most courses (range 6.0 to 7.0

Documents you’ll need

  • Degree Certificate
  • Academic Transcripts

How to apply

  1. Review the programme entry requirements and application deadline. Complete the postgraduate application on the official university website. Upload degree certificates
  2. academic transcripts
  3. English-language evidence where required. Submit any programme-specific references
  4. portfolio
  5. or research documents when applicable. Respond to any document requests or interview invitation. Accept the offer and complete enrollment.

Other costs

Tuition per year£18,000 - £19,000 GBP
Application fee_
Deposit_

Program details

CampusSunderland campus
Faculty or schoolLaw
DepartmentLaw
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value180
Study pace_
Post-study stay1.5
Scholarship noteInternational scholarships and bursaries are offered to eligible students on qualifying on-campus undergraduate or postgraduate courses. The amount and eligibility depend on the named scheme, location, course and intake. Scholarships are not guaranteed.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    October 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.