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University of Suffolk: Criminal Law and Justice
| Institution | University of Suffolk |
|---|---|
| Department | School of Business, Arts, Social Sciences and Technology |
| Web | http://www.uos.ac.uk |
| studentlife@uos.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | 01473 338833 |
| Study type | Taught |
LLM
Summary
Our innovative LLM integrates criminal law, evidence and procedure with the insights of criminology and psychology into the practices of the criminal courts.
You will gain a practical and theoretical understanding of criminal law and justice whilst developing expertise in the principles of English criminal law with a focus on the practices of presenting, analysing and evaluating evidence. The course will draw on the insights of psychological research to deepen your understanding of the practical application of witness testimony and other types of evidence. You will further explore and use your knowledge of psychological research to assess witness evidence. Our psychology labs and mock courtroom are used to test and develop ideas about the impact of context and memory on the reliability of testimony and evidence.
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Mock court sessions will allow you to participate in a range of different roles and types of court hearing - applying your knowledge of criminal law and procedure.
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You will use the specialist equipment in our psychology labs to evaluate witness testimony.
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The course will be taught by specialist lecturers in Law and Psychology to enable students to develop an integrated understanding of criminal law, evidence and procedure.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Location | University of Suffolk Waterfront Building Neptune Quay Ipswich IP4 1QJ |
Fees
| England;Scotland;Northern Ireland;Wales;Channel Islands | 1140 GBP for Module |
|---|---|
| International;Republic of Ireland;EU | 16500 GBP for Per year |
| England;Scotland;Northern Ireland;Wales;Channel Islands | 10260 GBP for Per year |
Summary
Our innovative LLM integrates criminal law, evidence and procedure with the insights of criminology and psychology into the practices of the criminal courts.
You will gain a practical and theoretical understanding of criminal law and justice whilst developing expertise in the principles of English criminal law with a focus on the practices of presenting, analysing and evaluating evidence. The course will draw on the insights of psychological research to deepen your understanding of the practical application of witness testimony and other types of evidence. You will further explore and use your knowledge of psychological research to assess witness evidence. Our psychology labs and mock courtroom are used to test and develop ideas about the impact of context and memory on the reliability of testimony and evidence.
-
Mock court sessions will allow you to participate in a range of different roles and types of court hearing - applying your knowledge of criminal law and procedure.
-
You will use the specialist equipment in our psychology labs to evaluate witness testimony.
-
The course will be taught by specialist lecturers in Law and Psychology to enable students to develop an integrated understanding of criminal law, evidence and procedure.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Location | University of Suffolk Waterfront Building Neptune Quay Ipswich IP4 1QJ |
Fees
| England;Scotland;Northern Ireland;Wales;Channel Islands | 1140 GBP for Module |
|---|---|
| International;Republic of Ireland;EU | 16500 GBP for Per year |
| England;Scotland;Northern Ireland;Wales;Channel Islands | 10260 GBP for Per year |
Summary
This LLM integrates key aspects of criminal law, evidence and procedure alongside the insights of criminology and psychology into the workings of criminal justice. This will offer practical and theoretical perspectives. Students will gain a thorough grounding in the principles and procedures of English Criminal Law with a focus on the practices of presenting, analysing and evaluating evidence. The course will make use of the insights of psychology to deepen your understanding of the practical application of witness testimony and other evidence. You will be able to explore the research evidence that relates to witness evidence. Our psychology labs and mock courtroom will be used to test and develop ideas about the impact on context on the reliability of testimony and evidence. • Students will apply their knowledge in mock court hearings which are integrated into the course in a range of different roles and contexts; • Students will have the opportunity to develop expertise in the use of specialist equipment in our psychology labs to evaluate witness testimony • The course will be taught by specialist lecturers in Law, Criminology and Psychology to enable students to develop expertise in criminal law, evidence and procedure.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of 2:2 or sufficient professional experience is recommended. |
| Location | University of Suffolk Waterfront Building Neptune Quay Ipswich IP4 1QJ |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 14625 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| International | 14625 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 14625 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 9090 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 9090 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9090 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 9090 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 9090 GBP for Year 1 |
Summary
This LLM integrates key aspects of criminal law, evidence and procedure alongside the insights of criminology and psychology into the workings of criminal justice. This will offer practical and theoretical perspectives. Students will gain a thorough grounding in the principles and procedures of English Criminal Law with a focus on the practices of presenting, analysing and evaluating evidence. The course will make use of the insights of psychology to deepen your understanding of the practical application of witness testimony and other evidence. You will be able to explore the research evidence that relates to witness evidence. Our psychology labs and mock courtroom will be used to test and develop ideas about the impact on context on the reliability of testimony and evidence. • Students will apply their knowledge in mock court hearings which are integrated into the course in a range of different roles and contexts; • Students will have the opportunity to develop expertise in the use of specialist equipment in our psychology labs to evaluate witness testimony • The course will be taught by specialist lecturers in Law, Criminology and Psychology to enable students to develop expertise in criminal law, evidence and procedure.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | A minimum of 2:2 or sufficient professional experience is recommended. |
| Location | University of Suffolk Waterfront Building Neptune Quay Ipswich IP4 1QJ |
Fees
| Republic of Ireland | 14625 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| International | 14625 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 14625 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 9090 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 9090 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9090 GBP for Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 9090 GBP for Year 1 |
| England | 9090 GBP for Year 1 |
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