Criminal Law and Justice LLM

Our innovative LLM integrates criminal law, evidence and procedure with the insights of criminology and psychology into the practices of the criminal courts.

You will gain a practical and theoretical understanding of criminal law and justice whilst developing expertise in the principles of English criminal law with a focus on the practices of presenting, analysing and evaluating evidence. The course will draw on the insights of psychological research to deepen your understanding of the practical application of witness testimony and other types of evidence. You will further explore and use your knowledge of psychological research to assess witness evidence. Our psychology labs and mock courtroom are used to test and develop ideas about the impact of context and memory on the reliability of testimony and evidence.   

* Mock court sessions will allow you to participate in a range of different roles and types of court hearing - applying your knowledge of criminal law and procedure. 

* You will use the specialist equipment in our psychology labs to evaluate witness testimony. 

* The course will be taught by specialist lecturers in Law and Psychology to enable students to develop an integrated understanding of criminal law, evidence and procedure.