University of Birmingham: Criminal Law and Criminal Justice
| Institution | University of Birmingham View institution profile |
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| Department | Birmingham Law School View department profile |
| Web | www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/law |
| Study type | Taught |
LLM
Summary
Develop your knowledge of how the legal justice system responds to people who don’t comply with the law. Become an expert in the criminal justice process, while debating the purposes of legal punishment.
Enhance your understanding of criminal law, from philosophical theories to how justice is applied in the real world. Specialise in a range of areas, including policing, health aspects of criminal justice and international aspects of law enforcement co-operation.
As one of the top Law Schools in the UK, you'll learn from experts with practical experience of working within criminal law and justice. This course mixes the latest academic theory with real world relevance and professional opportunities.
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Study the topics that interest you with our diverse range of modules. Specialise in areas such as criminal law reform, international legal responses to terrorism and law and society.
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Join our diverse community of staff and students from around the world.
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One of the top 25 Law Schools in the UK (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026).
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Stand out from the crowd by undertaking research internships, pro bono activities and work experience opportunities through our Centre for Employability, Professional Legal Education and Research (CEPLER).
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
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| Entry requirements | You should have, or expect to get, a 2:1 Honours degree in Law. Relevant equivalent study or professional experience can also be considered for entry. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
Summary
Develop your knowledge of how the legal justice system responds to people who don’t comply with the law. Become an expert in the criminal justice process, while debating the purposes of legal punishment.
Enhance your understanding of criminal law, from philosophical theories to how justice is applied in the real world. Specialise in a range of areas, including policing, health aspects of criminal justice and international aspects of law enforcement co-operation.
As a Top 10 UK Law School (Birmingham Law School is 9th in the UK in the Research Excellence Framework exercise 2021 based on research rated 4*) you'll learn from experts with practical experience of working within criminal law and justice. This course mixes the latest academic theory with real world relevance and professional opportunities.
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Study the topics that interest you with our diverse range of modules. Specialise in areas such as criminal law reform, international legal responses to terrorism and law and society.
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Join our diverse community of staff and students from around the world.
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Get access to the BARBRI SQE1 Prep course, with a 20% discount for Birmingham Law School graduates.
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Stand out from the crowd by undertaking research internships, pro bono activities and work experience opportunities through our Centre for Employability, Professional Legal Education and Research (CEPLER).
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | You should have, or expect to get, a 2:1 Honours degree in Law. Relevant equivalent study or professional experience can also be considered for entry. |
| Location | Edgbaston Campus Edgbaston Birmingham B15 2TU |
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