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University of Aberdeen: Human Rights and Criminal Justice
Institution | University of Aberdeen View institution profile |
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Department | School of Law View department profile |
Web | http://www.abdn.ac.uk/law |
pgadmissions@abdn.ac.uk | |
Telephone | 01224 272090 |
Study type | Taught |
LLM
Summary
Explore the underlying philosophies and policies of criminal procedures and investigate how human rights impact on criminal justice around the world with our fascinating Master’s degree in Human Rights and Criminal Justice. With the increasing global demand for criminal justice to comply with human rights, now is the perfect time to study these two disciplines together. Within small teaching groups, you will have the opportunity to share knowledge and experiences of criminal justice with students from various countries. This programme explores human rights and criminal justice from an international viewpoint and will give you the opportunity to use your critical thinking to full effect. You will have the opportunity to study subjects such as Criminal Law, The Politics of Human Rights, Intellectual Property, Human Rights and Development.
This programme was designed with the assistance of human rights and criminal justice experts as well as our internal staff at the University. This collaborative approach will provide you with valuable insights into both subjects and will advance your understanding of factors that influence them. The programme has been carefully coordinated to align with the competencies of top employers in the legal profession.
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | Normally a 2(i) Honours degree in Law, or another related discipline, or equivalent. |
Location | King's Campus King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Fees
Republic of Ireland | 11845 GBP for Year 1 |
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EU | 23800 GBP for Year 1 |
England | 11845 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 11845 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 11845 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 11845 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 23800 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 23800 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Explore the underlying philosophies and policies of criminal procedures and investigate how human rights impact on criminal justice around the world with our fascinating Master’s degree in Human Rights and Criminal Justice. With the increasing global demand for criminal justice to comply with human rights, now is the perfect time to study these two disciplines together. Within small teaching groups, you will have the opportunity to share knowledge and experiences of criminal justice with students from various countries. This programme explores human rights and criminal justice from an international viewpoint and will give you the opportunity to use your critical thinking to full effect. You will have the opportunity to study subjects such as Criminal Law, The Politics of Human Rights, Intellectual Property, Human Rights and Development.
This programme was designed with the assistance of human rights and criminal justice experts as well as our internal staff at the University. This collaborative approach will provide you with valuable insights into both subjects and will advance your understanding of factors that influence them. The programme has been carefully coordinated to align with the competencies of top employers in the legal profession.
The University of Aberdeen is known for attracting world-class teaching staff with international experience in their specialist subjects. You will have access to first rate teaching from globally respected staff, such as Programme Director Professor Pete Duff, who specialises in criminal justice, evidence and procedure. He has also worked at the Centre for Criminological Research in the University of Oxford, the City University of Hong Kong and the University of the South Pacific.
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
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Entry requirements | Normally a 2(i) Honours degree in Law, or another related discipline, or equivalent. |
Location | King's Campus King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Fees
Republic of Ireland | 11500 GBP for Year 1 |
---|---|
EU | 22400 GBP for Year 1 |
England | 11500 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 11500 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 11500 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 11500 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 11500 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 22400 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
Explore the underlying philosophies and policies of criminal procedures and investigate how human rights impact on criminal justice around the world with our fascinating Master’s degree in Human Rights and Criminal Justice. With the increasing global demand for criminal justice to comply with human rights, now is the perfect time to study these two disciplines together. Within small teaching groups, you will have the opportunity to share knowledge and experiences of criminal justice with students from various countries. This programme explores human rights and criminal justice from an international viewpoint and will give you the opportunity to use your critical thinking to full effect. You will have the opportunity to study subjects such as Criminal Law, The Politics of Human Rights, Intellectual Property, Human Rights and Development.
This programme was designed with the assistance of human rights and criminal justice experts as well as our internal staff at the University. This collaborative approach will provide you with valuable insights into both subjects and will advance your understanding of factors that influence them. The programme has been carefully coordinated to align with the competencies of top employers in the legal profession.
The University of Aberdeen is known for attracting world-class teaching staff with international experience in their specialist subjects. You will have access to first rate teaching from globally respected staff, such as Programme Director Professor Pete Duff, who specialises in criminal justice, evidence and procedure. He has also worked at the Centre for Criminological Research in the University of Oxford, the City University of Hong Kong and the University of the South Pacific.
Level | SCQF Level 11 |
---|---|
Entry requirements | Normally a 2(i) Honours degree in Law, or another related discipline, or equivalent. |
Location | King's Campus King's College Aberdeen AB24 3FX |
Fees
Republic of Ireland | 11500 GBP for Year 1 |
---|---|
EU | 22400 GBP for Year 1 |
England | 11500 GBP for Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | 11500 GBP for Year 1 |
Scotland | 11500 GBP for Year 1 |
Wales | 11500 GBP for Year 1 |
Channel Islands | 11500 GBP for Year 1 |
International | 22400 GBP for Year 1 |

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