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Criminal Justice and Penal Change

University of Strathclyde
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree LLM
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location Glasgow, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Criminal Justice and Penal Change at University of Strathclyde is a LLM programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Criminal Justice and Penal Change programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 12 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. Tuition: GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
  5. Location: Glasgow, United Kingdom

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Criminal Justice and Penal Change programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:

  1. Researcher / Academic
  2. Cultural Programme Manager
  3. Editor / Writer
  4. Translator / Interpreter
  5. Museum Curator
  6. Communications Specialist

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Human Rights Law
  2. Internet Law & Policy
  3. Mediation & Conflict Resolution
  4. practitioners working in a wide range of law, justice and welfare areas
  5. professionals developing justice policy
  6. members of the third /voluntary sector
  7. recent graduates in law, social sciences and humanities

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

Normally a first or upper second-class Honours degree (or equivalent) in law, one of the social sciences, business or humanities, though other disciplines will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Applications are judged on their individual merits and entry may be possible with a relevant lower second-class Honours degree, and/or relevant professional qualifications and/or appropriate experience.

Please explain your motivation and suitability in your application.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 13,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 6,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact University of Strathclyde directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About University of Strathclyde

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University of Strathclyde

Glasgow, United Kingdom

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University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months