2009 Undergraduate Courses
2009 Postgraduate Courses
Master of Laws (Criminal Prosecutions)
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Laws (Criminal Prosecutions) |
Abbreviation: |
LLM (Crim) |
Home Faculty: |
Law |
Duration: |
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
48 |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn/Spring |
Campus: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
584 |
CRICOS Code: |
067078B |
Overview
This program offers the only post graduate qualification in law in Australia specialising in criminal prosecutions. It draws on and extends the Faculty of Law's expertise in the areas of professional legal training and transnational crime prevention to provide a theoretical and applied basis for meeting the educational needs of those involved in, or wishing to become involved in, criminal prosecutions. Whilst emphasising the knowledge, art and practice of ethical, skilful and responsible prosecuting, the program has equal relevance to those involved in criminal defence work.
Entry Requirements / Assumed Knowledge
Law degree or recognised qualification for admission to legal practice
English language requirements:
a) IELTS overall band 7.0 or
b) IELTS overall band 6.0 with attendance in either ELL901 English for Postgraduate Studies 1 in Autumn Session or ELL903 English for Postgraduate Studies 2 in Spring Session.
Advanced Standing
The courses in Prosecutions are fully articulating. Graduates of the Graduate Certificate (Criminal Prosecutions) can complete the Masters degree with an additional 12 credit point Research Project and an additional two elective subjects (12 credit points) form the subjects listed in the Crouse Program.
Course Requirements
Students are required to satisfactorily complete 48 credit points, comprising 36 credit points of prescribed subjects and two elective subjects (12 credit points) from the subjects listed in the Course Program.
Course Program
Subjects |
Credit Points | |
Prescribed Subjects | ||
Prosecutorial Practice |
6 | |
Applied Criminal Law |
6 | |
Advanced Criminal Evidence |
6 | |
Experts & Their Evidence |
6 | |
Prosecutions Research Project |
12 | |
Elective Subjects | ||
International Law and Criminal Jurisdiction |
6 | |
Studies in Transnational Crime and Transnational Criminal Law |
6 | |
Prosecuting International Humanitarian Law |
6 | |
Comparative Criminal Justice |
6 | |
Special Studies in Prosecutions |
6 | |
Prosecuting Transnational Economic and Cybercrime |
6 | |
Criminal Trial and Appellate Advocacy |
6 | |
NOTE: Not all subjects are offered every year. Students are advised to contact the Course Coordinator before enrolling.