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Overview
The wide portfolio of courses will help you understand the key concepts and theories underpinning criminal law and criminal justice and how they operate in practice.
The Criminal Law and Criminal Justice programme offered by The University of Edinburgh aims to provide you with an advanced knowledge and understanding of the key concepts and theories underpinning criminal law and criminal justice and how they operate in practice. It will cover the following core areas of criminal law and criminal justice:
- current issues and contemporary debates in criminal law and criminal justice;
- fundamental principles of substantive and procedural criminal law;
- criminalization;
- international, transnational and European criminal law;
- sexual offending;
- global crime and insecurity;
- the penal process; and
- different approaches to understanding and critiquing criminal laws and criminal justice, including doctrinal, comparative, theoretical and socio-legal methods
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Courses included:
- Current Issues in Criminal Law
- Criminal Justice and Penal Process
- Cybercrime and Cyber Security
- EU Criminal Law
- Global Crime and Insecurity
- International Criminal Law
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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More details
There are 4 application rounds.
Language
English
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Criminal Law Master of Laws (LLM) Criminal Justice View 74 other Masters in Criminal Justice in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 7
TOEFL® IBT 100
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- A minimum UK 2:1 honours degree from a UK university, or its international equivalent, in law.
- We will also consider candidates with a degree in a related discipline which includes relevant prior study.
- Relevant work experience is not required but may increase your chances of acceptance.
- Relevant professional qualifications will be considered.
- Preference will be given to those with grades above the minimum requirements due to strong competition for places on this programme.
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International
25300 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25300 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
15200 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 15200 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Edinburgh
725 - 1167 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
If you live in the UK, you may be able to apply for a postgraduate loan from one of the UK’s governments.
The type and amount of financial support you are eligible for will depend on:
- your programme
- the duration of your studies
- your tuition fee status
Programmes studied on a part-time intermittent basis are not eligible.
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Criminal Law and Criminal Justice.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
United Kingdom / Merit-based
GREAT Scholarships for Justice and Law
Various benefits
Grant
28 Apr 2022
Deadline
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Richard Davidson Postgraduate Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
26 Aug 2022
Deadline
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
MSc Leading Major Programmes Merit Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
27 Jul 2022
Deadline
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Scotland's Saltire Scholarships
Various benefits
Grant
31 May 2022
Deadline
The University of Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
6 countries / Need-based
Joint Japan World Bank Graduate Scholarship Program
Various benefits
Grant
29 Mar 2022
Deadline
226 countries / Merit-based
Finduddannelse Sustainability Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
22 Sep 2022
Deadline
225 countries / Merit-based
Education Future International Scholarship
200000 INR
Grant
Not specified
Deadline
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Scotland’s Saltire Scholarships for International Students
8000 GBP
Grant
Not specified
Deadline
226 countries
BeArt-Presets Academic Scholarship Program
5000 USD
Grant
01 Apr 2023
Deadline
226 countries
Fulbright U.S. Student Program, 2022
Various benefits
Grant
11 Oct 2022
Deadline
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Chevening Scholarships
Various benefits
Grant
01 Nov 2022
Deadline
United Kingdom
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
1516 GBP
Grant
15 Dec 2022
Deadline
United Kingdom / Merit-based
Marshall Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
01 Oct 2022
Deadline
225 countries / Merit-based
Higher Education Scholarship Test for Indian students
100000 INR
Grant
30 Oct 2022
Deadline
50 countries / Merit-based
Study a Masters in Europe Scholarships
Various benefits
Grant
16 May 2022
Deadline
18 countries / Merit-based
Aga Khan Foundation International Scholarship Programme
Various benefits
Grant
31 Mar 2022
Deadline
226 countries
ServiceScape Scholarship
1000 USD
Grant
30 Nov 2022
Deadline
226 countries
ACES Scholarships
3500 USD
Grant
15 Nov 2022
Deadline
United Kingdom
Commonwealth Distance Learning Scholarships for Developing Commonwealth Countries
Various benefits
Grant
15 Mar 2022
Deadline
Worldwide / Merit-based
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Various benefits
Grant
30 Dec 2023
Deadline
Worldwide
Study abroad Scholarship - Collect
10000 SEK
Grant
31 May 2023
Deadline
Worldwide / Merit-based
iVisa Annual Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
14 May 2023
Deadline
Worldwide
IMSOGLO Consortium Scholarship
2000 EUR
Grant
30 May 2023
Deadline
Worldwide
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
1500 USD
Grant
30 Mar 2023
Deadline
Worldwide
Anonymous Hope Fund
3000 USD
Grant
Not specified
Deadline
Worldwide
Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters scholarships
8000 EUR
Grant
Not specified
Deadline
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