Program Overview
The Criminal Litigation at City 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 Litigation programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Arab Emirates and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 17,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Arab Emirates
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Criminal Litigation programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Sentencing: Theory and Practice
- Advocacy in the criminal trial
- International Criminal Law: the Practitioner Perspective
- International Criminal Law: Crimes and Institutions
- Advocacy: Trial Stories
- Criminal Justice: The Process of the Courts
- Criminal Trials: Evidence and Proof
- Professional Ethics for Commercial Legal Practice
- Forensic Psychology for the Criminal Practitioner
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants should normally hold a good first degree in law, or an equivalent qualification in a related discipline, and must be fluent in written and spoken English.
We expect applicants who are not nationals of English-speaking countries OR have not successfully completed an academic qualification equivalent to a UK undergraduate degree taught in English to have an overall IELTS score of at least 7.0.Applicants with a first degree in a subject other than law will be considered, but it should be noted that this may restrict the choice of modules where content is dependent on a prior knowledge of law.How do we make our decision?
In reaching our selection decisions we will take account of:- Academic performance
- Reasons for choice of courses / career
- Evidence of intellectual ability
- References
- Relevant work experience / activity
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 17,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — International students; GBP 12,000 (Tuition (Full programme)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact City 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 City University of London
City University of London
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University Profile- Start Date Jan, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
