Criminal Law and Criminal Justice LLM

University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom

LLMEnglish90 ECTS1 yearOn CampusBoth

The Criminal Law and Criminal Justice LLM programme at University of Edinburgh (College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences / Edinburgh Law School) is a LLM programme delivered in English over a duration of 1 years (2 semesters) (90 ECTS (180 UK credits)). This programme delivers comprehensive coverage of substantive criminal law, criminal procedure, evidence law, penology, and international criminal law. Students examine criminal investigation protocols and courtroom advocacy techniques. Graduates practice as criminal defense attorneys, prosecutors, judges, and criminal justice policy experts.

Key facts

Tuition (EU / EEA students): £33,600/year
Tuition (Non-EU students): £33,600/year
Duration: 1 year
ECTS credits: 90
Language: English
Study format: On Campus
Starts: September 2026
Intake: September intake

Programme overview

DegreeLLM
Duration1 year
ECTS90
LanguageEnglish
Study formatOn Campus
PaceBoth
CountryUnited Kingdom
FacultyCollege of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences / Edinburgh Law School

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University of Edinburgh

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Tuition plus the legal minimum proof-of-funds for United Kingdom, over 1 year of study.

EU & Non-EU	Tuition	Living	Total
EU & Non-EU	£33,600	—	needs the fee

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Criminal Law and Criminal Justice LLM

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