Criminal Law and Social Justice LLM

City, University of London

United Kingdom, London

University RankQS Ranking

352

Apply Now!

Go to Official Website

Home/United Kingdom/London /City, University of London/Criminal Law and Social Justice LLM

City, University of London

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

LALMLLM02

Campuses

Northampton Square

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 23,570 / year

Next Intake January-2026

Criminal Law and Social Justice LLM

About

Benefits of this course

This degree is subject to approval

This LLM programme offers a sophisticated understanding of criminal law, social justice, and criminal litigation principles both in the UK and internationally.

You will develop professional and specialist legal skills, gain insights into the relationship between law and societal issues, and have opportunities for critical reflection and interdisciplinary study.

Award

You can select to apply for one of the available exit points for this course.

Master of Laws (LLM)

Who is this course for?

The LLM in Criminal Law and Social Justice is ideal for those seeking to deepen their academic understanding of criminal law and social justice, as well as for those aiming to enhance their career prospects in this field.

This flexible programme caters to students with diverse study goals, whether they seek full-time or part-time study, on-campus or remote learning, making it suitable for new graduates, aspiring academics, practitioners, and those looking to advance in national and international legal, governmental, or NGO sectors.

This LLM aims to deepen your knowledge of criminal law and social justice, enhance your legal skills and understanding of criminal litigation in the UK and internationally, and prepare you for careers in various legal and governmental organisations, with a focus on critical reflection on legal practice.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Saudi Arabia

Please refer to the UK entry requirements for the course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Saudi Arabian equivalent required.

The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Saudi Arabian Bachelor degrees are typically accepted with GPA 3.2 out of 4.0 or GPA 4.0 out of 5.0 equivalent to a UK 2:1 (second-class upper) Honours Bachelor degree and GPA 2.4 out of 4.0 or GPA 3.0 out of 5.0 equivalent to a UK 2:2 (second-class lower) Honours Bachelor degree.

Pre-master’s programmes

If you don't meet the entry requirements, please check to see if there is a suitable preparatory programme available for your course at City, University of London. You can explore your options by visiting City's Foundation Programmes page.

Visa requirements

International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:

Students on courses of more than six months
Students on courses of less than six months

For more information see our main Visa page.

English Program Requirements

INTO City, University of London

Don’t meet the entry requirements? INTO City, University of London offers a range of academic and English language programmes to help prepare you for study at City, University of London. You’ll learn from experienced teachers in a dedicated international study centre.

These programmes are designed for international students who do not meet the required academic and English language requirements for direct entry.

Kaplan International College London

City works in partnership with Kaplan International College (KIC) London to provide preparatory courses for international students. Pre Masters courses at KIC London offer comprehensive support to students wishing to complete their postgraduate study at City. Progression to this degree is guaranteed if you complete the KIC London Pre-Masters course at the required level.

English requirements

If you are an applicant whose first language is not English and you have not successfully completed an academic qualification at least equivalent to a UK bachelor’s degree which was taught in a majority English-speaking country as defined by UK Visas and Immigration, the following qualifications (or equivalent) are also required:

IELTS: 7.0 or above with a minimum of 6 in each area
For the LLM we require an overall TOEFL score of 100 or better, with a minimum of 25 in Speaking, and at least 24 in every other component of the test

English language programmes

Don’t meet the English language requirements? INTO City, University of London offers English language programmes to help prepare you for study at university.

These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability for entry to degree courses.

Career

When you graduate from the LLM in Criminal Law and Social Justice you will have a diverse set of highly-valued skills and strong prospects.

You will be able to demonstrate a deep understanding of criminal law and a mix of specialist competencies that can give immediate value in the workplace.

Our aim is for you to be well positioned for legal and non-legal careers.

You will be well placed to pursue careers in:

in general or specialist legal practice
business
finance
government
international organisations
non-governmental organisations
journalism
politics
teaching
research

Gain experience

You will also have the opportunity to participate in skills enhancing extra-curricular activity such as mooting or pro bono work via our LawIRL (in real life) Programme.