The Law, Human Rights in Criminal Justice LLM/MA at the University of Limerick is designed for aspiring legal professionals and scholars who recognise the critical intersection between human rights and criminal justice systems. You will explore this dynamic field, gaining a comprehensive understanding of how human rights principles can be integrated to enhance fairness and accountability within criminal justice processes. This postgraduate programme encourages you to critically assess current practices and develop expertise in areas such as policing and human rights, and the law of the European Convention on Human Rights, preparing you for impactful work both in Ireland and internationally.
This Masters degree is studied on campus full-time over twelve months, involving four modules in both the autumn and spring semesters, followed by a substantial dissertation during the summer. You will engage with advanced legal research skills and choose electives covering international criminal law, comparative criminal justice, or specific issues like hate crime and youth crime. You will work closely with faculty to develop your dissertation topic, culminating in a significant piece of independent research. Upon graduation, you will be well-prepared for careers in legal practice, policy development, and international organisations focused on justice and human rights.