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Combining a thorough grasp of core theoretical principles with insights into practical challenges, you'll examine cutting-edge developments in legal frameworks, policies, and implementation methods. Through interdisciplinary perspectives, this program equips you to formulate reasoned and equitable solutions to criminal justice issues. The LLM/MSc in Criminal Justice & Penal Change stands out for its distinctive methodology and adaptable structure. Key highlights: emphasis on current critical policy and practice matters in domestic and international contexts option to earn either an LLM or MSc degree flexible full-time or part-time study options instruction by renowned faculty diverse student body representing various nationalities and academic disciplines access to resources from the Centre for Law, Crime and Justice Career Prospects The Strathclyde Masters (LLM/MSc) in Criminal Justice and Penal Change attracts candidates from diverse professional backgrounds. Participants include recent law, humanities, and social sciences graduates worldwide, along with experienced practitioners and policy experts across criminal justice sectors. The program proves instrumental in advancing professional trajectories. Career Pathways Graduates pursue various roles such as: Legal Advocacy Criminal Justice Research Coordinator (Government) Policy Analyst (Council of Europe) Criminal Defense Attorney Legislative Research Specialist (EU) Forensic Science Professional Judicial Roles Municipal Criminal Justice Policy Coordinator Academic Positions in Criminal Justice Parliamentary Criminal Justice Consultant Prosecutorial Services Correctional Facility Administration Correctional Psychology Prison Social Work Specialist Victim Assistance Programs
First- or upper second-class Honours degree, or overseas equivalent, in law, one of the social sciences, business or humanities. Entry may be possible with other qualifications and/or experience.
 
Please note: a Law degree is not a prerequisite for entry to this course.
IELTS condition 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
TOEFL (ibt): 80 overall, with the following minimum scores in each component: Listening: 17 Reading: 18 Speaking: 20 Writing: 18