The Law, Human Rights in Criminal Justice LLM/MA at the University of Limerick offers you a unique opportunity to explore the critical intersection of human rights and criminal justice. This fully online programme is designed for those seeking to understand and influence the evolving legal landscape, encouraging you to critically assess how human rights principles can be effectively integrated into criminal justice processes. You will gain comprehensive knowledge in areas such as criminal justice and sentencing, penology, victimology, and international criminal law, developing essential skills for practice and research in this vital field.
This part-time, online Master's degree is studied over two years, allowing you to balance your academic pursuits with professional or personal commitments. You will engage with asynchronous lectures and online assessments, providing maximum flexibility. Throughout your studies, you will develop advanced legal research methods, delve into specific areas like policing and human rights, and ultimately undertake a supervised dissertation in your second year. You will graduate with a sophisticated understanding of contemporary criminal justice systems, prepared for advanced roles in law, policy, and advocacy, both in Ireland and internationally.