Available for Clearing 2024
This programme gives you the opportunity to obtain specialist knowledge and deepen your understanding of criminal justice and human rights, and their challenging interactions.
**Why study LLB Law with Criminal Justice and Human Rights at Goldsmiths**
- We’re one of the highest-rated courses in the country. Were number 1 in the UK for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide Law League Table 2024).
- Goldsmiths has a rich heritage of social awareness and engagement. Youll be part of an environment that champions human rights and social justice
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This programme gives you the opportunity to obtain specialist knowledge and deepen your understanding of criminal justice and human rights, and their challenging interactions.<br/><br/>**Why study LLB Law with Criminal Justice and Human Rights at Goldsmiths**<br/>- We’re one of the highest-rated courses in the country. Were number 1 in the UK for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide Law League Table 2024).<br/><br/><br/>- Goldsmiths has a rich heritage of social awareness and engagement. Youll be part of an environment that champions human rights and social justice<br/><br/><br/>- Not only is this a qualifying law degree, it has been developed in anticipation of the new Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE). Training for these is integrated throughout the degree and youll also have the option to take a specific SQE2 module in your final year<br/><br/><br/>- LLB Law students have voted the Department of Law to be one of the best in the country. We’ve particularly excelled in areas including ‘intellectually stimulating curriculum’ and ‘programme management. The LLB law lays the foundation for all of our undergraduate teaching across the Department<br/><br/><br/>- This degree is active. You wont just be sitting and reading, youll learn problem-solving, debating and advocating through a range of experiential learning, extra-curricular and professional development activities, on campus and beyond<br/><br/><br/>- You will gain systematic knowledge and understanding of criminal justice and human rights theory and practice, and be equipped with the ability to critically engage with core debates in these areas<br/><br/><br/>- The programme will provide you with the conceptual and methodological tools required to analyse and explore the ideas, actors, and practices central to criminal justice and human rights law<br/><br/><br/>- This pathway of the LLB Law at Goldsmiths allows you to specialise in a range of areas related to Criminal Justice and Human Rights, including; Domestic human rights law, and European human rights law as applied in the United Kingdom; How human rights norms are implemented in criminal law and the criminal justice system; What are the causes of crime, and what can be done to prevent it; Contemporary developments in criminology and criminal justice; Sociological approaches to crime, and how crime is linked to social inequalities, such as gender, class, ethnicity, etc; Global issues of crime and crime control, populism, and international human rights responses; The use of Artificial Intelligence in policing; State surveillance and Big Data collection; Cybercrime and the regulation of internet communications; Freedom of the press<br/><br/><br/>- You will also hone the essential critical thinking and practical skills needed in representing clients and defending cases as a solicitor or barrister specialised in criminal law and human rights<br/><br/><br/>**Specialist activities and career skills** <br/>Alongside your specialist module choices, you will have the opportunity to take part in a programme of activities designed to expose you to contemporary and historic debates in criminal justice and human rights. You will be invited to participate in events and conferences with leading organisations and experts, and will join visits in and around London that immerse you in the criminal justice and human rights policy world.<br/><br/>**Clinics, Placements & Summer Internships**<br/>In our Law and Policy Clinics, students confront challenging societal issues through supervised legal research and public engagement activity. We also offer students access to the University of London’s Refugee Law Clinic<br/><br/>Students can choose a Placement module as an option and are given access to summer internships with internationally leading faculty as well as social welfare placements in law centres and legal advice clinics across London.<br/><br/><br/>- The LLB Law is a qualifying law degree accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board.<br/>
Goldsmiths are one of London's most central universities, it takes 10 minutes to get to London Bridge by train or 15 to get to Shoreditch. All undergraduate teaching happens on their friendly single-site campus. Enjoy London without missing out on a campus experience. Their undergraduate accommodation is also on campus, or just a short walk away.
The library is open 24/7, nearly every day of the year. Goldsmith's campus also has a large outdoor green space - perfect for seeing friends. Industry-standard facilities include media suites, research labs, and design studios. But...
Goldsmiths are one of London's most central universities, it takes 10 minutes to get to London Bridge by train or 15 to get to Shoreditch. All undergraduate teaching happens on their friendly single-site campus. Enjoy London without missing out on a campus experience. Their undergraduate accommodation is also on campus, or just a short walk away.<br/><br/>The library is open 24/7, nearly every day of the year. Goldsmith's campus also has a large outdoor green space - perfect for seeing friends. Industry-standard facilities include media suites, research labs, and design studios. But don't just take their word for it, 9 out of 10 of Goldsmith's graduates are in work or further study after graduating (GOS 2017-18).<br/><br/>They're ranked in the world's top 500 (THE World University Rankings 2022), 18th for Art and Design, 12th for Media and Communications, and 44th for Sociology (QS World University Subject Rankings 2022). Many of their subjects are ranked 1st or joint 1st for research intensity too!<br/><br/>Get in touch today to find out more!
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
23/09/2024
Campus
Main Site
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
M200
Institution Code
G56
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Access to HE DiplomaInternational Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDD A levelA,B,B T LevelM Each application will be considered on its individual merits. Where the T Level subject area does not directly match the degree programme being applied for, the personal statement and reference will be particularly important in demonstrating interest, enthusiasm and suitability for the subject. |
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