Bangor University

LLM Law and Criminology

Bangor University

Course overview

The LLM Law and Criminology at Bangor University is a one-year full-time master’s programme that combines in-depth legal study with criminological theory, policing, criminal justice, and conflict. The course gives students the chance to explore both national and international legal contexts and different criminal justice systems. It aims to build specialist skills in legal and criminological research, offering students a global perspective on crime, justice, and law, through comparative and cross-national approaches. 

The modules taught include a combination of law and criminology options. These modules include Public International Law, International Climate Change Law and Policy, Cultural Heritage in International Law, Comparative International Criminal Justice, and Transnational Crime. This programme concludes in a law-focused dissertation, using Postgraduate-level legal research methods. Teaching is mostly seminar-based, encouraging group and individual discussion and in-depth analysis. Learning relies heavily on legal databases.

Entry requirements

All applicants are judged on their individual merits. Candidates are required to submit a personal statement explaining their motivation for applying for the course and any other relevant information about their previous studies or work. An appropriate academic and/or employer reference is also required. Applicants may submit a CV to demonstrate work experience if applicable.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants must hold at least a second-class lower undergraduate degree from an approved University.

English Language Requirements:

International applicants whose first language is not English must provide evidence of English language proficiency. The minimum English language requirements are:

  • IELTS score of 6.5 with at least 6.0 in each component score.

  • Pearson PTE: a score of 62 (with no element lower than 58).

Scholarships

  • Deans Scholarship - Postgraduate Research

    20% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Heads of School Scholarship

    10% reduction in the published Postgraduate Research tuition fee for each year of study.

    Up to 10% of fees

  • Inclusive Bangor Scholarships

    Payment towards tuition fees for one-year taught or research postgraduate Masters (or for two years if studying part-time). This will be capped at £9,500.

  • Refugee Scholarship

  • Vice-Chancellor Postgraduate Research Scholarships

    50% discount on the published International Tuition Fee for each year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees

Career opportunities

After completing the LLM Law and Criminology from Bangor University, students may explore different career opportunities such as:

  • Legal Researcher

  • Criminal Justice Policy Officer

  • Compliance Officer

  • Human Rights Officer

  • Police or Law Enforcement Analyst

Cost of study

The annual tuition fee for international students on the LLM Law and Criminology in Bangor University is £19,000, and this amount may be revised in future years.

Admission

You can apply directly through the University's online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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