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This course at De Montfort University draws on research expertise to explore how the criminal justice system works. It looks at how well the law helps victims of crime and those accused of criminal offences get justice.
You’ll learn to critically assess different aspects of criminal law and procedures, and come up with solutions to modern problems. Through various assessments like presentations, case studies, individual exercises, report writing, and essays, you'll develop and present legal arguments with strong theoretical backing. You’ll also gain a deeper understanding of research methods useful for a career in criminal justice.
Key Features:
- You’ll be taught by experienced legal experts, including barristers, solicitors, professors, and practitioners from the international legal field.
- The course uses a block teaching approach, where you focus on one subject at a time with a more concentrated weekly schedule. This allows you to dive deeper into each topic and work closely with your tutors and classmates.
- In the "Critical Issues in Sentencing and Punishment" module, you'll study current sentencing policies, evaluate their theories, and assess how well they achieve justice for victims, defendants, and society.
- You’ll have access to specialized learning spaces, including a crown court, a training courtroom, and a simulated Judge's Chambers suite. The Hugh Aston Building also has a dedicated law library just for law students, where you can practice scenario-based learning.
- You’ll develop the values, skills, knowledge, and behaviours needed to contribute to creating a just, peaceful, and sustainable world.
