University of Kent

LLM Law Criminal Justice

University of Kent

Course overview

LLM Law (Criminal Justice) at the University of Kent is designed for individuals who already work, or plan to work, within the criminal justice system—whether in the police, probation service, prison service, or other organisations—or for those with an academic or professional interest in criminal justice.

The course modules cover criminal law and procedure in the UK, internationally, and comparatively. It examines criminal justice systems from multiple perspectives, including organisational management, human rights, psychological and sociological causes of criminal behaviour, and social and economic aspects.

Students have the freedom to specialise in their preferred area after arrival, with options determined by the modules chosen.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants must hold a first degree with a minimum 2.1 classification or equivalent in a relevant subject.

English Language Requirements:

  • PTE Academic: Overall score of at least 67, with a minimum of 59 in each sub-test.
  • IELTS: Overall score of at least 6.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component.

Scholarships

  • Chevening Scholarships

  • Christine and Ian Bolt Scholarship

    Scholarship value up to £10,000.

  • Kent Business School Beaconhouse PG Progression Scholarship

    Tuition fee discount scholarship of £6,000.

    Up to £6,000

  • Kent Business School Dean's Excellence Scholarship Award

    Awards of up to £3,000

  • Kent Business School MBA Scholarship

    50% off Tuition Fee.

    Up to 50% of fees

  • Kent Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee reduction for post-graduate taught programmes at the University of Kent.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught

    Scholarship value - £5000

    Up to £5,000

  • Kent International Scholarship Postgraduate Taught (KBS)

    Scholarship value £3000

    Up to £3,000

  • Kent LLM Solicitors’ Practice Scholarship (Canterbury)

    £2,000 tuition fee discount (Home Students); £2,000 tuition fee discount (Overseas Students).

    Up to £2,000

  • Sasha Roberts Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The “Ambition” Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £1,500 for Full Time UK students; £750 per year for Part Time UK students; £3,000 for Full Time Overseas students.

  • The CAMEMS Scholarship

    £3,000 stipend per annum split into two payments of £1,500 in October and January.

    Up to £3,000

  • The Widening Participation Ambition Scholarship for University of Kent Graduates

    £5,000 for UK students (£2,500 per year for part time students).

Career opportunities

Graduates of the LLM Law (Criminal Justice) from the University of Kent can pursue careers such as:

  • Victim Advocate
  • Attorney
  • Legal Advisor
  • Police Officer
  • Forensic Psychologist

Cost of study

The tuition fee for international students applying for the LLM Law (Criminal Justice) at the University of Kent is £20,700 per year.

Admission

Applications can be submitted directly through the University of Kent’s website or via the international student application form. Prospective students are encouraged to contact trained advisors for guidance and support during the application process.

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