LLM Criminology and Criminal Justice in Lancaster United Kingdom | Lancaster University

Choose from an extensive array of elective modules spanning diverse subjects, from violence studies to human rights
Examine society's most pressing challenges through perspectives of social equity, societal unrest, and justice systems
Gain early access to our groundbreaking research on policing, cybercrime, substance abuse in society, and other key areas
Develop proficiency in various research methodologies and conduct your own independent study on a subject of your choice
Become part of an engaged academic community with students and faculty who share varied criminology interests

Our world serves as a dynamic research environment. As a criminology student, you'll examine complex issues, study real-time societal changes, and apply theoretical frameworks to understand them. At Lancaster, we'll guide you in exploring criminal motivations and evaluating solutions to critical societal problems.

Decoding social dynamics

How does climate change impact law enforcement? Should we reconsider our prison systems? What insights can we gain from studying cannabis production? These represent just a sample of the thought-provoking questions you'll encounter in our criminology program. We address contemporary challenges and share ongoing research initiatives.

You'll join an active academic network. Our department regularly hosts events ranging from expert lectures to research collaboration sessions. Faculty members will discuss their current projects and share professional experiences, including ethical considerations when investigating sensitive topics like cybercrime.

Legal perspectives

Our LLM Criminology and Criminal Justice program emphasizes the intersection of legal studies and criminology. The specialized Research Methods in Law module equips you with ethical research practices and project design skills.

You'll synthesize your learning in a dissertation exploring criminological themes within legal contexts. Past research topics have included "Legislating Against Coercive Control in Indonesia" and "Comparative Analysis of Ethnic Profiling in Counter-Terrorism: Belgium and the UK"