Criminal Litigation LLM

City, University of London

United Kingdom, London

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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

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 21,490 / year

Next Intake January-2026

Criminal Litigation LLM

About

Benefits of this course

You will learn about fundamental principles upon which the criminal justice system is based by positioning them in a comparative context.

We have designed the degree to allow you to examine crucial areas of criminal litigation in far greater depth than usually possible, either at undergraduate level or during a professional training course.

Our specialist programme is the first postgraduate degree in the UK to be dedicated exclusively to the critical study of criminal litigation. You will benefit from a unique qualification.

The course is delivered using a hybrid model of delivery enabling students to either attend in person on campus or online via Teams, with all students being able to interact and participate in the class regardless of their mode of attendance.

Classes are recorded and supported by extensive online materials so it is also possible to follow the course asynchronously.

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?

Our programme may appeal if you are a current practitioner in criminal justice such as a solicitor, a barrister or a police officer.

It is also suitable if you are planning a legal career and want to build expertise in this specialist area.

Build your knowledge of vital principles at the heart of the criminal justice system and learn why they need to be positioned in a comparative and critical framework. Our ground-breaking Criminal Litigation LLM is devoted exclusively to the field, enabling you to advance your career in a focused manner.

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

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

This specialist Criminal Litigation LLM can significantly advance your career in a related field.

With new knowledge and skills you may progress towards your target area of practice, enhance your existing practice or seek a new direction.

Our aim is for you to be well positioned for legal and non-legal careers. You could work:

in private practice
in-house at a law firm
in policy and government
in non-governmental organisations.

You may also want to continue your academic studies at The City Law School by enrolling in a PhD.

Placements

The City Law School maintains a list of organisations offering internships. The City Career Service and our academics can advise you on career options.

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.