25 Sociology, Social Work and Criminology LLM Degree Programs

The Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Global Criminal Justice and Accountability (formerly Transnational Crime and Justice), jointly organized by the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICRI) and University for Peace (UPEACE), is designed for graduates and professionals seeking advanced knowledge of international criminal law, human rights protection, and the mechanisms that address complex global security challenges.

The LLM in Forensics, Criminology and Law gives you insights into the different disciplines involved in the field of forensic research. You will also take a look at the part the criminal justice system plays within society. You can choose from a wide range of internship opportunities.

LLM in Criminology and Criminal Justice exciting, stimulating and topical postgraduate degree programme in Criminology and Criminal Justice is taught by internationally-recognised scholars and researchers who offer students a wide introduction to the study of crime and criminal justice in contemporary society. Staff members have strong links with local criminal justice agencies and community organisations as well as extensive comparative and international expertise, providing for a unique student experience.

This exciting, stimulating, and topical postgraduate degree program in Criminology and Criminal Justice is taught by internationally-recognized scholars and researchers who offer students a wide introduction to the study of crime and criminal justice in contemporary society. Staff members have strong links with local criminal justice agencies and community organisations as well as extensive comparative and international expertise, providing for a unique student experience.

The LLM in Global Criminal Law has a strong focus on the application of criminal law in a globalized and internationalized context. It thus draws from comparative criminal law and international criminal law as well as from rules regulating international cooperation in criminal matters to explore particular types of global criminality: organized and financial crimes, cybercrimes and international crimes.

Criminology can be described as the study of crime, people who commit crime, and the criminal justice system. The MA in Comparative Criminology and Criminal Justice gives students the opportunity to develop a specialist knowledge of debates around crime causation and control, within a comparative and international context.

This course offers a distinctive and dynamic approach to studying international law, inequalities and justice. You’ll engage with three core subject modules: international human rights law, international criminal law and inequalities and justice.

The LLM programme in International Justice provides students with critical insights into the field of international justice. It focuses, in particular, on issues of human rights, equality, and social inclusion in the context of international law. It provides insights into how the international legal order works, and how it seeks to protect vulnerable groups, including minorities, migrants, and people with disabilities. It critiques the applicable legal regimes, and illustrates how these systems operate in practice.

The Criminal Law concentration offers a directed, optional program of study for LL.M. students. Students have the opportunity to receive specialized training in the field and select the classes that are most relevant to their areas of expertise. A concentration designation will appear on the transcript, giving students a competitive advantage in the legal employment market. Students retain the ability to elect a few courses outside of their concentration in other areas of interest or to prepare for the bar exam.

Intrigued by how the EU and its Member States respond to cross-border crime such as terrorism, human trafficking, money laundering or even war crimes? Want to know more on European and international cooperation in criminal matters, on the enforcement of EU law, or the role of the EU as a global actor in international criminal justice? We seek students who share a passion for criminal justice with a strong interest in the transnational, European and global dimensions of crime, crime control and due process.

The Law and Social Justice LLM at the University of Leeds offers a comprehensive exploration of how law interacts with social justice on various levels. This course delves into the definitions, access...

The Law and Criminology LLM program offers students the chance to explore the interconnected fields of law and criminal justice in depth. It combines theoretical insights with practical understanding,...

The program focuses on exploring the intersections of law and social justice, providing students with a deeper understanding of how legal systems impact marginalized communities. It covers key topics ...

The Criminology and Criminal Justice LLM program is designed to deepen understanding of crime, justice systems, and social responses to criminal behavior. Students explore a range of topics including ...

The LLM in Criminal Justice and Criminal Law at the University of Leeds is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of criminal justice and law, both domestically and internationally. This ad...