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Queen's University Belfast: Criminology and Criminal Justice
| Institution | Queen's University Belfast View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Law |
| Web | https://www.qub.ac.uk/ |
| askahss@qub.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
Summary
This 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. The programme is also unique insofar as it draws upon Northern Ireland’s experiment in overhauling its criminal justice system (police, prisons and restorative justice) as part of the political settlement reached in 1998. As such students are introduced to ‘what works’ in criminal justice reform with police reform in particular becoming a burning issue in many jurisdictions currently. Key research strengths of the teaching staff lie in the following areas: -Community Safety and Crime Prevention -Policing -Prisoner Reintegration -Restorative Justice -Sex Offending -Victimology -Anti-Social Behaviour -Crime and the Life Course
The LLM in Criminology and Criminal Justice is designed to appeal to prospective students with an academic or professional interest in criminology or criminal justice. It enables students to understand the motivations for offending as well as the practical operation of criminal justice and how the state responds to criminality and victimisation. This degree will be of considerable relevance and interest to those who are already employed in criminal justice-related work in fields such as legal practice, government, non-governmental organisations, as well as equipping those who have just completed undergraduate degrees to develop the knowledge and skills to pursue criminal justice-related careers or undertake advanced level study.
LLM
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants with a primary degree in a relevant/cognate subject: Normally a strong 2.2 Honours degree or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in Law, Social Sciences, Humanities or a cognate discipline. Exemption from these requirements may be considered for those applicants who hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject (or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University). The University's Recognition of Prior Learning Policy provides guidance on the assessment of experiential learning (RPEL). Please visit the link below for more information. |
| Location | Main Site University Road Belfast BT7 1NN |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Applicants with a primary degree in a relevant/cognate subject: Normally a strong 2.2 Honours degree or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University in Law, Social Sciences, Humanities or a cognate discipline. Exemption from these requirements may be considered for those applicants who hold a Master's degree in a relevant subject (or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University). The University's Recognition of Prior Learning Policy provides guidance on the assessment of experiential learning (RPEL). Please visit the link below for more information. |
| Location | Main Site University Road Belfast BT7 1NN |
Queen's University Belfast, ranked in the top 200 in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026) is based in Belfast, at the heart of Northern Ireland.
Founded in 1845 as Queen's College Belfast it became an independent university in 1908 and is the ninth oldest university in the UK. Today, Queen’s University Belfast is a member of the Russell Group, combining excellence in research and education with a student-centred ethos.
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026:
Arts and Humanities, 39 for International Outlook and 32 for Research Quality
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