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LLM - Master of Laws
Teesside University Middlesbrough
Full Time
Jan 2027
1 Year
Develop knowledge and understanding of fundamental legal principles and contemporary issues through innovative and authentic learning, teaching and assessment methods. Top reasons to study this course: you may be eligible for a £2,500 Sir Keith Skeoch postgraduate scholarship our experienced and knowledgeable course team are research active and many are highly regarded researchers within their field your skillset is transferable and highly valued by a range of employers your cohort will come from a range of backgrounds and you learn in an inclusive, diverse and supportive environment, which will enrich your learning experience your experienced and knowledgeable course team are research active and many are highly regarded researchers within their field our well-established links with the legal and other professions across the region and beyond creates opportunities for work experience, placements and permanent employment.
This module has the dual role of developing and consolidating legal research skills to Masters level and possible publication or future academic study, as well as introducing and highlighting current complex legal issues, initiating discussion and critical analysis. The contemporary issues element of the module is delivered by a variety of specialist speakers and current research active and subject specialist members of the School, ensuring that your learning is based on expert discipline-based research and experience.
This module promotes a deep and critical understanding of the theories that underpin our criminal law, and the key substantive legal issues faced by judges and legislators of criminal law today. You examine culpability and blameworthiness, and explore these theories in the context of specific academic debates. You also examine factors associated with, and circumstances surrounding certain mala in se crimes, both against the person and against property.
The dissertation is the culmination of the LLM programme - an opportunity for you to apply your knowledge and research skills to a specific area of interest through a 20,000-word dissertation.
You gain a comprehensive understanding of the principles and structures which underpin international law, the sources and modes of development of international law, the nature of key international institutions and of the operation and enforcement of international law in specific areas and in the context of current international issues. You critically examine the extent to which international law performs its function of maintaining the international legal order.
You gain knowledge of key theories and concepts that underpin the development of law and policy and develop a depth of knowledge that enables you to actively contribute to policy development in your specialist area. You are encouraged to critically examine and challenge the theories and to engage in philosophical debate throughout the course.
Cost of living Fee - Maintenance/Living Costs: £1,023 per month for areas outside London, for the duration of the course as stated on your letter/CAS, for a maximum period of 9 months (£9,207)
