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Criminal Justice

Queen Mary University of London
Information last verified July 2026
Tuition GBP 18,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Degree LLM
Duration 12 months
Delivery On-campus
Location London, United Kingdom
Language English

Program Overview

The Criminal Justice at Queen Mary University of London 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 programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across France 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 18,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Criminal Justice 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. Dissertation on criminal justice (45 credits)
  2. QLLM053 International Criminal Law (45 credits)
  3. QLLM068 Law of Economic Crime (45 credits)
  4. QLLM078 Mental Health Law (45 credits)
  5. QLLM101 EU Criminal Law (Sem 2)
  6. QLLM169 Punishment in England 1750-1950 (Sem 1)
  7. QLLM173 Terrorism and Human Rights: Constitutional Perspectives (Sem 1)
  8. QLLM174 Migration, Security and Human Rights (22.5 credits Sem 1)
  9. QLLM311 Policing in Local and Global Contexts (Sem 1)
  10. QLLM312 Comparative Criminal Justice (Sem 2) (Not running 2016-17)
  11. QLLM313 Criminal Justice and Surveillance Technologies (Sem 2)
  12. QLLM323 State Crime (sem 2)
  13. QLLM351 Cybercrime: Substantive Offences (sem 1)
  14. QLLM352 Cybercrime: International Co-operation and Digital Investigations (sem 2)

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

You need the following GPA score:

Required score: Upper Second Class

Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).

Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).

Law graduates

The usual qualification for entry to the LLM programme is a degree in law, or a degree with a substantial law content, of at least 2.1 honours (or equivalent). Law graduates with 2.2 honours who also have other legal qualifications and/or substantial professional legal experience may also qualify.

Non-law graduates

Non-law graduates with a minimum second class honours degree, that have also obtained a Merit (or 60 per cent) in the Common Professional Examination (CPE) or Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) recognised by the UK professional bodies, may also qualify. Non-law graduates may also be considered on the basis of exceptional professional experience (of at least five years) in a legal area or an area directly related to their programme of study.

In all cases, a full online application is required in order for a fair assessment and decision to be made. Each application is considered on its merits and on sight of full application documents.

A full and detailed CV is required for all applications and is particularly relevant where professional experience needs to be considered.

International applicants

Students from outside of the UK help form a global community here at Queen Mary. For detailed country specific entry requirements please visit the International section of our website. If your first language is not English, you must provide evidence of your English language proficiency. Find details on our English language entry requirements webpage.

If you do not meet language or scholarly requirements it might be possible for you to undertake foundation or pre-sessional programmes that will prepare you for the masters programme.

For more information, please contact the Admissions Office.

If you are unable to find the information you require, please contact theAdmissions Office for assistance.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 18,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Tuition fees: GBP 18,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 13,000 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Queen Mary University of London 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 Queen Mary University of London

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University Profile
  • Language English
  • Duration 12 months