Offered by the School of Social Sciences in co-operation with the Law School, the course will provide students with postgraduate level knowledge and skills in the interdisciplinary area of criminology and law. It builds on criminological and legal skills and knowledge so as to provide specialist training in criminological, criminal justice and legal research. The course programme enables students to develop an international perspective on crime, justice and law through national and cross-national approaches and case studies of other societies, and/or ‘cutting edge’ issues in contemporary criminology and law. Students will also acquire a wide range of transferable skills.

What will you study on this course?

Part 1 consists of modules in both Criminology and Law, taught between September and June. You will take 60 credits for Law and 60 for Criminology.

Part 2 is undertaken between June and September, and consists of a 20,000 word dissertation based on a topic of your choice within Law.

Half of the compulsory modules will be delivered by the Law School with the other half delivered by the School of Social Sciences, giving a total of 60 credits for Law and 60 for Criminology.

Compulsory Modules:

• Key Issues in Criminology
• Legal Research Methods
• International Case Studies in Criminology & Criminal Justice
• Forensic Linguistics in Court
• International Criminal Law

Programmes and modules are constantly updated and reviewed. As with most academic programmes, please remember that it is possible that specific modules or programmes may not be offered in any particular year, because a member of staff is on study leave, for instance, or too few students opt for it. Bangor Law School reserves the right to vary or withdraw any course or module.

Modules for the current academic year

Module listings are for guide purposes only and are subject to change. Find out what our students are currently studying on the Law and Criminology Modules  page.

Course content is for guidance purposes only and may be subject to change.

Studying a Masters of Law degree opens a range of professional opportunities for those who chose to study for them. We offer a number of specialist Masters of law programmes, as well a more general programme - our LLM Law.