The Criminology and Criminal Justice LLM at Queen's University Belfast offers you a comprehensive, interdisciplinary exploration of crime and justice, grounded in original staff research and relevant theoretical frameworks. This postgraduate programme is designed for students eager to develop a critical understanding of criminal justice processes, legal frameworks, and the practical operation of criminal law, both domestically and comparatively. You will gain methodological training and enhance your analytical skills, preparing you to engage deeply with contemporary issues in criminology and criminal justice.
You will study this Masters degree on campus, full-time over one year, completing six core modules, two optional modules, and a substantial research dissertation. The curriculum integrates theoretical criminology, key debates, and criminal justice processes, with optional modules allowing you to specialise in areas such as policing, restorative justice, or victimology. You will develop your research capabilities through dedicated methodology mini-modules and the final dissertation, which can even be a Dissertation in Practice if you secure a relevant work placement. Upon graduation, you will be well-prepared for a range of careers in criminal justice, policy, research, and legal practice.