Transnational Criminal Law – (LL.M.)

why choose this course?

* You'll have a unique and distinct opportunity to study criminal law in an international and transnational context.
* It's part of a suite of new LLM degrees that are innovative and stimulating in their approach to legal problems and concepts.
* The innovative focus and combination of study will develop your critical normative and practical research skills in a comparative and transnational context.
* You can apply what you learn in the unique Clinic module, working in practice or a company specialising in the area you are studying.
* You'll be taught by our professional, experienced and knowledgeable teaching team, whose passion for their subjects and teaching incorporates their research interests and who regularly write and present in the area of transnational criminal law.
* If you're an international student, you can tailor the modules and assessments to relate to your own jurisdiction.
* You'll study in our law school which is renowned for its student focus and support - that's why we've consistently been voted one of the top law schools in the UK in the National Student Survey.
* Law at Derby is all about flexibility so you can fit studying around your other commitments. So you can choose to study full time or part time, and some modules are also available online.
You can combine the study of criminal law theory and doctrine with the intellectual rigour and challenge demanded by masters level study. You will also develop an understanding and application of the evidential and procedural aspects of transnational criminal law. Through the innovative focus and combination of study you will develop both your critical normative and practical research skills in a comparative and transnational context, with the invaluable opportunity to develop a 'niche' area of research in line with your own particular interests.

Uniquely, on some modules you can consider the criminal law from a comparative perspective, examining how the criminal law in different jurisdictions is influenced by transnational context and international agenda.

You can choose to take the unique Clinic module which is based on a suitable short placement relevant to the LLM (Transnational Criminal Law). This is tailored to your individual requirements so you can gain practical experience of the criminal law in practice in the UK, whilst maintaining the international and comparative dimension that dealing with asylum and immigration law inevitably requires. This module builds on the success we have achieved at undergraduate level for our Clinic module, for which we were Highly Commended by the Attorney General.

Our friendly and student centred approach is evidenced by our excellent and consistent rating in the National Student Survey. Throughout your LLM you will benefit from this support through pathway specific inductions, personal tutoring and focused individual personal development which takes in to account your personal interests and career aspirations.