Law - Human Rights in Criminal Justice

This programme is designed to emphasise the inter-relationship between what have traditionally been taught as the two distinct disciplines of human rights and criminal justice. Students will be provided with a comprehensive knowledge of this ever developing field of law and encouraged to assess the merit of mainstreaming human rights within the criminal justice system. Covering key areas such as policing and human rights and law of the European Convention on Human Rights, the programme aims to foster general and specific skills with respect to the modern criminal justice system both in Ireland and internationally.

Full-Time Programme Content:
Autumn Semester:
• Advanced Legal Research Skills

3 electives from:
• Comparative International Protection of Human Rights Law
• Criminal Justice Processes and Sentencing
• Law of the European Convention of Human Rights
• Penology and Victimology

Spring Semester:
• Dissertation Methodology

Three electives from:
• International Criminal Law
• Policing and Human Rights
• Criminology
• Comparative and European Criminal Justice
• Regulatory Crime
• Using evidence to improve societal outcomes
• Hate crime
• Youth crime

Summer Semester:
• Dissertation

PartTtime Programme Content:
Year 1:
Autumn Semester:
• Advanced Legal Research Skills (Core)

Electives choose 1:
• Comparative International Protection of Human Rights Law
• Criminal Justice Processes and Sentencing
• Law of the European Convention of Human Rights
• Penology and Victimology

Spring Semester:
• International Criminal Law
• Policing and Human Rights
• Criminology
• Comparative and European Criminal Justice
• Regulatory Crime
• Using Evidence to Improve Societal Outcomes in the Real World
• Hate Crime
• Youth Crime

Year 2:
Autumn Semester:
2 electives (not previously taken) from:

• Comparative International Protection of Human Rights Law
• Criminal Justice Processes and Sentencing
• Law of the European Convention of Human Rights

Spring Semester:
• Dissertation Methodology (Core)

1 elective (not previously taken) from:
• International Criminal Law
• Policing and Human Rights
• Criminology
• Comparative and European Criminal Justice
• Regulatory Crime
• Using evidence to improve societal outcomes in the real world
• Hate Crime
• Youth Crime

Summer Semester:
• Dissertation

Applicants must normally have a second class honours degree, grade 2 (2.2) in law or in a relevant social science (Primary degree: Level 8 - National Qualifications Authority of Ireland). Applicants with a primary degree in law should apply for the LLM whereas all non-law applicants should apply for the MA. The course structure, elective modules and assessment instruments are the same for LLM and MA students."Applicants with a primary degree in law will be awarded an LL.M., whereas all other applicants will be awarded an M.A.

In exceptional circumstances an applicant who cannot satisfy the undergraduate requirement may be accepted on the basis of relevant work experience in accordance with UL's Policy on Recognition of Prior Learning.

Applications from those with practical experience in either field are particularly encouraged.

How to apply:
1. Choose your programme.
2. Check closing date for the programme.
3. Apply online at www.ul.ie
4. Have your supporting documentation ready to upload.
5. Pay the application fee (€35 online / €40 bank draft or cheque).
6. Submit your application.

Please have the following documents ready to upload with your application:
- Qualification transcripts and certificates

- English language qualification if English is not your first language

- Certified English translations of your transcripts/certificates where the originals are in a language other than English

- Two (2) references, preferably one academic and one work related.

- A one page supporting statement

- A copy of your long form birth certificate

Note: The Human Rights in Criminal Justice programme is open to law and non-law applicants. Applicants with a law degree such as LL.B., B.C.L., J.D. should apply for the LL.M. programme, and all other -non-law applicants should apply for the MA programme.

1 year full time or 2 years part time.

Start Date: 09/Sep/2019

Graduate Profile
This masters programme will prepare graduates for work in the field of international human rights and criminal justice/policing, domestic and international organisations, non-governmental organisations and as individual advocates incorporating human rights and criminal justice theory into practice.