LLM Criminal Justice and Human Rights
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-18 | - |
| 2023-05-02 | - |
| 2023-09-26 | 2023-07-17 |
| 2024-01-16 | - |
Program Overview
The LLM Criminal Justice and Human Rights program at Goldsmiths, University of London, equips students with advanced knowledge in criminal justice and human rights law, emphasizing their interplay. Through a multidisciplinary approach, students gain expertise in applying human rights principles to criminal processes, preparing them for diverse legal careers in criminal justice, human rights advocacy, and academia.
Program Outline
LLM Criminal Justice and Human Rights
Degree Overview:
This LLM program provides students with advanced knowledge and expertise in criminal justice and international human rights. It emphasizes the synergy between domestic, transnational, and international criminal justice systems and prepares graduates for diverse legal careers.
Objectives:
- Equip students with advanced knowledge of criminal justice and human rights
- Develop expertise in applying human rights law in the context of the criminal process
- Expose students to different legal systems and approaches to criminal justice
- Prepare graduates for a range of careers in the legal field
Key Features:
- Focus on the interaction between criminal justice and human rights law
- Interdisciplinary approach incorporating insights from psychology and politics
- Access to specialized clinics and internships for practical experience
Outline:
Compulsory Modules (75 credits):
- Advanced Criminal Law and Criminal Justice: Domestic, Comparative and International (30 credits)
- International Human Rights Law: Theory and Practice (15 credits)
- International Human Rights: Advanced Themes and Contemporary Debates (15 credits)
- Criminal Justice and International Human Rights Dissertation (60 credits)
Optional Modules (45 credits):
- Department of Law:
- Counter-Terrorism, Human Rights and the Family
- Human Rights and Criminal Justice: NGO Advocacy, Litigation, and Practice
- Queer and Feminist Approaches to Law
- Environmental Challenges, Social Justice and Human Rights
- Law and Policy Clinic: Criminal Justice
- Criminal Justice Placement
- Law and Policy Clinic: Human Rights
- Human Rights Placement
- Interdisciplinary: (Choose 15-30 credits)
- Department of Law:
- AI, Disruptive Technologies and the Law
- Art Law
- Criminal Evidence (with Advanced Mooting and Advocacy)
- Department of Politics and International Relations:
- Politics of Human Rights
- Technology, Mobility, and Justice
- Department of Psychology:
- Memory and Justice in Post-Conflict Societies
- Psychology, Crime and Law
Assessment:
Assessment methods vary depending on the module and may include:
- Written assignments (essays, research papers, case studies)
- Presentations
- Examinations (open-book, take-home)
- Participation in class discussions and activities
- Clinic or placement work
- Dissertation (60 credits)
Teaching:
Teaching methods include:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Tutorials
- Guest lectures from practitioners and experts
- Mooting and advocacy exercises
- Clinical and placement opportunities
- Field visits and excursions (e.g., international court visits)
- Access to Harvard Law School's Zero-L course
Faculty:
- Leading academics with expertise in criminal justice and human rights
- Practitioners with experience in NGOs, government, and the legal field
Unique Approaches:
- Emphasis on practical application of knowledge through clinics and placements
- Multidisciplinary approach incorporating insights from psychology and politics
- Collaboration with renowned human rights NGOs and advocacy groups
- Opportunity to study abroad and participate in international court visits
Careers:
Graduates of this program are prepared for careers in a variety of fields, including:
- Criminal Justice:
- barrister
- solicitor
- police officer
- probation officer
- prison officer
- Human Rights:
- human rights lawyer
- human rights researcher
- policy advisor
- advocate for NGOs and international organizations
- academic or researcher
Other:
Program Start Date:
September
Duration:
1 year (full-time)
Location:
London
Fees:
- Home/EU: £14,120
- International: £20,460
Scholarship Opportunities:
- Goldsmiths LLM Fee Waiver for Goldsmiths alumni
- Other scholarships may be available
Admission Requirements:
- Upper second-class honors degree (or equivalent) in Law, a related social science, or a humanities degree
- Professional experience in relevant fields may be considered
- English language proficiency (IELTS 6.5 with a 6.5 in writing, no element lower than 6.0)
Annual tuition fees These are the fees for students starting their programme in the 2024/2025 academic year. Home - full-time: £14120 International - full-time: £20460 Additional costs There may also be specific additional costs associated with your programme. Funding opportunities Scholarships Goldsmiths LLM Fee Waiver Goldsmiths alumni going on to study one of the LLM pathways in the Department of Law will be eligible for this additional fee waiver.
