PostgraduateFull-time

Law and Criminology LLM

Bangor UniversityBangor, United Kingdom
Level
Postgraduate
Mode
Full-time
Subject
Law
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

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One of the fastest growing areas of research and enquiry, the combination of criminology and the law has become a key interdisciplinary framework for understanding the way societies and their norms function, and the role law, deviance and how these are policed. Not only an academic qualification, criminological research and take students into the world of forensics, evidence, international criminal enquiry and beyond. Another very popular degree programme, our LLM Law and Criminology provides the opportunity to study legal structures and application at the same time as learning criminological theories, policing and conflict. It builds on criminological and legal skills and knowledge so as to provide specialist training in criminological, criminal justice and legal research. The course programme enables students to develop an international perspective on crime, justice and law through national and cross-national approaches and case studies of other societies, and/or ‘cutting edge’ issues in contemporary criminology and law. Why study this LLM at Bangor? A range of Law and Criminology specialist modules which offer both national and international focus. Dedicated Law Library on campus which houses specialist collections, law reports, journals, and specialist Master's level monographs and texts. Electronic access to specialist online law databases, including: LexisNexis, Westlaw, Justis, and Hein Online. A replica courtroom on campus, with state-of-the-art specialist audio-visual equipment (for facilitating personal reflective development, as well as international moot court competitions remotely, via video link). Gives you a competitive edge in the job market by providing Masters level legal skills and knowledge, whilst developing new specialisms.

Entry requirements

Degree2:2

English language requirements

IELTS6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

IELTS 6.0 (5.5) overall (figure in brackets is the minimum in each component)

Start dates

September

Campus

  • Bangor, United Kingdom

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UK Master's are equal to US Master's. Certification courses vary by state (nursing, law etc)so do check with the international office to confirm. Minimum GPA of 3.0 from a reputable university. No GRE requirement, however we do request a personal statement, transcripts and a research proposal where appropriate. Each application is assessed individually. Candidates who require additional studies in order to reach the desired level for entry onto a Masters degree will be considered for an extended Masters degree with incorporated Pre-Masters.*

English language

Entry onto undergraduate and postgraduate programmes is dependent on academic qualifications and English Language Level. Applicants from USA need NOT provide additional evidence of English Language ability, if previous education was with English medium of instruction. Otherwise, an IELTS overall 6.0 with 5.5 in each component or equivalent is normally required (some courses may require a higher score). Details of the English language requirements for courses run at Bangor University International College (BUIC) can be found here. Students from other countries who require advice regarding their qualifications can contact the International Education Centre at: international@bangor.ac.uk * Note: In such cases, candidate details will be shared with Bangor University International College which delivers the 1st year of the 4-year degree course, and Pre-Masters component of the Masters degree course in partnership with Bangor University. Candidate details will not be shared with any other third party organisations. ACT School Code: 7092 SAT School Code: 7200 International Year Zero: High school certificate or equivalent from your home country + IELTS 5.5 (5.5) International Year 1…

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