Postgraduate Degree Programme
- Distance learning and accredited
- Culturally diverse faculty
- 240 ECTS
- Learn from anywhere, anytime
- Possibility of shortening time
- 60 Credits
OVERVIEW
You will learn about criminological approaches used to think critically about ‘crime’, harm and justice. By examining diverse constructions of crime, global harms and examples of resistance, it provides a framework for understanding the concept, interrogation and reception of criminological knowledge. Based on the principles of social and psychological inquiry, it enhances your skills in critically reading the social world, understanding, analyzing and discussing national, transnational and global politics and in deconstructing media representations of crime and justice. The unit will allow you to review, evaluate and evaluate forensic evidence and develop skills that are highly desirable in professional contexts within local and global organisations.
Professional importance
This unit provides skills that are much needed in professional contexts where social and criminological research continually impacts across disciplines. This ranges from how to commission new research on global crime and justice, to critically evaluating the current evidence base, and to communicating with diverse audiences. You will develop investigative, evaluation and analytical skills that are valuable to your professional advancement and development.
Outputs
This major presents criminological knowledge as a controversial field. Furthermore, it presents criminal investigation as being somewhat narrow in nature and enables you to question that. You will be guided in considering the importance of power, social structure and economic and social inequalities in the context of crime, harm and global justice. Using a conceptual framework, you will develop the ability to independently engage with relevant “real world” topics and social problems. Some of these topics are:
- Terrorism and the “war on terror”
- Racism and the criminal justice system
- Women and crime
- Corporate crimes
- Occupation movements
- The global (anti)air city movement
- “dark web”
- Trafficking in Human Beings
- Tthe prison
- Poverty
- Non-criminal damages
- Zymology
Core Courses for General Track
Scientific Research Methodology
Course name: Scientific Research Methodology
Course code: MLJ101
Credit hours: 4.00
Research Methods and Scientific Methodology course aims to introduce students to the different models of methods for carrying out useful legal research. Students will acquire knowledge about the design, methodology and techniques of scientific research, data collection, analysis and interpretation, and the use of research data with the aim of reaching logical results that address the research problem. This course will help each student develop the ability to use this knowledge to become a more effective legal researcher.
The curriculum inputs include: the form and type of knowledge, learners’ characteristics, needs, tendencies and interests, society’s philosophy, values, hopes and aspirations. The curriculum outcomes are: knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
Studies in Criminology and Punishment Science
Course name: Studies in Criminology and Punishment Science
Course code: MCLJ103
Credit hours: 4.00
The course aims to provide the student with the necessary knowledge and skills related to the concept of human rights at the regional and international levels, through: – Giving a general idea of public rights and freedoms. The emergence and development of human rights concepts and their intellectual, philosophical and legal basis. The emergence and development of international human rights law and the international organization of human rights in the era of the United Nations – the sources and characteristics of human rights. Rights protected in international human rights law. The role of the United Nations organs and the Human Rights Council in protecting human rights. International protection of human rights, and an indication of the contractual and non-contractual mechanisms for their protection. Regional protection of human rights and its agencies. Overseeing and monitoring the implementation of international human rights law The relationship between international human rights law and domestic laws.
Studies in Common International Law
Course name: Studies in Common International Law
Course code: MCLJ104
Credit hours: 4.00
The course aims to provide the student with a set of knowledge related to common international law in terms of defining it, its components and its various stages of development, explaining its specificity, the legal nature of its rules, and the relationship between it and domestic law. The course shows the original, inferential, and reserve sources of international law and the distinction between them, as well as persons of international law such as states, international organizations, and individuals, with a focus on the role of international governmental and non-governmental organizations.
Administrative Judiciary
Course name: Administrative Judiciary
Course code: MCLJ105
Credit hours: 4.00
The judicial administration course includes research on the principle of legality and its details, details of the annulment lawsuit and all related work. Details of the compensation claim and all related actions, full legal action (cancellation and compensation claim), arbitration in administrative contracts.
After successfully passing the course, the student will be able to: – Identify the basic concepts of the principle of legality in the administrative judiciary, – Identify the sources of the principle of legality in the administrative judiciary, – Identify the balances of the principle of legality in the administrative judiciary, – Identify the guarantees of the principle of legality in the administrative judiciary, – Identify the types of judicial control over the work of the administration. – Identifying the conditions for the decision subject to appeal in a claim for cancellation – Identifying the actions that may not be directed to a claim for cancellation – Getting to know the conditions for appealing for a claim for cancellation, which are eligibility and interest – Knowing the conditions for the deadline for filing a claim for cancellation – Knowing the conditions for grievance against an administrative decision An appeal for cancellation. Identify the aspects of canceling the administrative decision or the various defects that affect the administrative decision. – Familiarize yourself with the procedures for filing an annulment lawsuit, the issuance of a judgment therein, and the methods of appeal against it. Learn about arbitration in the administrative judiciary.
Elective Courses
Studies in Criminal Trials
Course name: Studies in Criminal Trials
Course code: MCLJ201
Credit hours: 4.00
This course deals with reviewing criminal trial procedures with an in-depth comparison with contemporary criminal systems by studying the following topics, to which new topics are added periodically, such as: – The development of the comparative criminal procedure law. Penal cassation, a comparative study. – The theory of invalidity in the law of comparative criminal procedures. – The case of procedural necessity in comparative legislation. The authoritativeness of criminal judgments, a comparative study. Any other specialized topic.
Studies in the Conflict of Laws
Course name: Studies in the Conflict of Laws
Course code: MCLJ202
Credit hours: 4.00
Inputs: The problem of conflict of laws arises with regard to the relations of individuals that include one or more foreign elements, as a result of the association of such relations with different national legal systems. Hence, human rights thought created what is called the rules of conflict of laws or the rules of attribution, whose primary task is to link the disputes arising from those relations with the most appropriate law. Appropriateness which is called the law applicable to the subject matter of the dispute. Outputs: The study of issues related to conflict of laws contributes to acquiring the necessary knowledge to settle disputes related to several different legislations, where the settlement takes place in different ways than those used in the case of settling purely national disputes, which are subject to the rule of national law in the concerned country. Vocabulary: – Determining the general theory governing the conflict of laws – Defining the rules of attribution and defining its most important characteristics – Conflict of Laws system: – Conditioning – Referral – Attribution to a country in which there are many laws – The nature of applicable foreign law – Payment of public order and circumvention of the law – Comparative attribution rules – Rules related to personal status matters – Rules related to real estate or movable funds – Rules related to contracts – Rules related to facts
Alternatives to a Criminal Case
Course name: Alternatives to a Criminal Case
Course code: MCLJ203
Credit hours: 4.00
This course includes the study of alternative methods of filing a criminal case, or what is called a public case, to achieve justice away from the court arenas, in some types of crimes of simple social danger, or what criminal jurisprudence has traditionally called “short-term penalties”. They are crimes of a personal nature rather than a social one.
Tweets: – Criminal reconciliation and criminal reconciliation system, – Mediation in resolving criminal disputes, – Criminal order, – Advance admission of guilt or the so-called cases of exemption from punishment, – Cases of waiver of criminal complaint.
Criminal Sociology
Course name: Criminal Sociology
Course code: MCLJ204
Credit hours: 4.00
This course includes a review of criminology and punishment and an in-depth study of related topics, in addition to studying a number of related topics.
Vocabulary: – The social concept of crime and social defense measures to confront it, – The impact of society and the social environment on the criminal phenomenon, – How to prevent social crime from crime, – Any related topic.
Forensic Science
Course name: Forensic Science
Course code: MCLJ205
Credit hours: 4.00
This course includes a review of the general rules of the UAE Criminal Procedures Law by focusing on texts that cover the stages of the preliminary investigation and the final investigation. It is an in-depth study compared to contemporary legal systems by addressing a number of related topics such as: – Studying the scientific and practical concept of criminal investigation, – Technical aspects of investigation Primary, evidence obtained from the criminal investigation, – the nature of the criminal investigation in electronic crimes, – problems in obtaining evidence in crimes of a technical nature and in the electronic crime scene, – any related topic.
Special Criminal Legislation
Course name: Special Criminal Legislation
Course code: MCLJ206
Credit hours: 4.00
This course includes the study of special types of crimes, namely: crimes against persons, crimes against funds, and crimes harmful to the public interest. And some new crimes through an in-depth study of the most prominent models of these three types, and identifying what is being done in comparative legal systems.
International Criminal Justice
Course name: International Criminal Justice
Course code: MCLJ207
Credit hours: 4.00
This course includes an introduction to the principles of international criminal law, such as the principle of legality and the right to defense, and all the foundations upon which this law is based. into force in 2002 and its basic scope and the jurisdiction of the judicial state over its territory, the responsibility and immunities of heads of state leaders, and a statement of the obligations, motives and crimes that the International Criminal Court has jurisdiction over it, preventing the focus on the enforcement of the Rome Convention at the domestic domestic level and the basic obligations arising from it, related to the subject of international criminal responsibility of the individual , and the subject of international criminal courts.
What will the first stage be?
The student studies eight courses, distributed as follows:
- √ Six compulsory courses.
- √Two elective courses from among the courses offered by the faculty for master’s students.
- The study is conducted through research seminars in each course, and the research seminar relies on multiple references and is in accordance with the scientific research methodology and standards.
- The study of each of the eight courses takes four credit hours for a minimum of four weeks, and it may be more than that according to the capabilities of each student, after which the student’s competency and knowledge test is held in the course he finished, then he starts in another course in the same way, and so on.
- Courses studied in the first year, the student has the right to extend the study for a period not exceeding a second year.
- If a specialization track is chosen within the general program, elective courses will have to be studied from the courses designated for the chosen specialization.
What will the second stage be like?
- The student is assigned a virtual course that the faculty chooses from among the courses that the student studied at the undergraduate level. This is a practical training for the student, with ten credit hours. The student must divide this course into twelve to fourteen abbreviated lectures.
- The student presents each lecture in the form of a written summary of its topic in Word format, accompanied by a video recording of it in the student’s voice using the Power Point program. Its duration is not less than ten minutes and not more than twenty. Accurate.
What will the thrid stage be like?
Jury discussion and degree awarding
The minimum period for preparing a master’s thesis is nine months, starting from the date of approval of the University Council to register the subject, and the maximum is two years, which can be extended for a third exceptional year upon the recommendation of the supervisor and the approval of the Faculty Council, provided that the total period of the student’s enrollment in the degree does not exceed four years.
The supervisor submits a semi-annual report that includes what has been accomplished, and what is required in the remaining period.
After the student completes the thesis and the supervisor reviews it, the supervisor submits to the university administration a report stating that it is valid for discussion, including an evaluation of the student’s performance during the thesis preparation period of 140 degrees, along with submitting a full copy of the thesis signed by him, and a letter with the names of the jury proposed by the professors of the specialty, for presentation to the Council the faculty.
It is required that before the student’s discussion, at least fifteen days have passed from the date of approval of the jury committee from the faculty.
The jury committee formed to discuss the thesis is six months, which may be renewed for a similar period based on a report from the supervisor and the approval of the Faculty Council.
The period of validity of the committee formed to discuss the thesis is six months. It may be renewed for a similar period based on a report from the supervisor and the approval of the Faculty Council.
Each member of the jury writes a detailed scientific report on the validity of the thesis for discussion, and evaluates the thesis out of 100 degrees, and the average of the three degrees is taken.
The student may not be discussed unless he obtains at least 70% of the supervisor’s evaluation of his performance and the jury members’ evaluation of the thesis in the individual reports.
Submit a post-dissertation group report signed by all members of the jury evaluating the thesis discussion out of 100.
What will the lessons be like?
Tutorials are usually done online and are always optional.
Webinars are live presentations with module teachers in dedicated online learning rooms and are sometimes recorded.
How will I receive support from specialist academics?
You will have a tutor for each unit, who will introduce himself or herself before the unit starts.
During this unit, they will:
- Evaluate your assignments and give feedback to help you improve
- Directing you to learning resources
- Support you, whether with general study skills or topic-specific help.
What about support and other resources?
Throughout your studies, you will have access to our subject-specific student support teams.
They will help you with any general questions about your studies and updates to your account on our educational platform.
To help with your studies, you will also have access to:
Our electronic library, which contains high-quality electronic resources to support your studies
Other university libraries.
Online Help Centre, which contains general information about studying and support at CA Justice, as well as tips on study skills
Microsoft Office 365 for free
IT and computing support from our Computing Help Center.
How will I study this programme?
With our unique approach to distance learning, you can study from home, work, or on the go.
You will have some assessment dates to keep, but otherwise, you will be free to study at times that suit you, fitting in your learning about work, family and social life.For each of your modules, you will use either online-only resources or a combination of online and print materials.
Each unit you study will have its own online resource
A weekly study planner, giving you a step-by-step guide through your studies
Course materials such as reading, videos, recordings and self-assessed activities
Unit forums for discussions and collaborative activities with other students
Details of each task and its due dates
Tutoring booking system, online tutoring rooms and contact details for your tutor
Online versions of some printed materials and resources.
What about Assessment?
Our assessments are all designed to reinforce your learning and help you show your understanding of the topics. The mix of assessment methods will vary between modules.
Computer-Marked Assignments
Usually, a series of online, multiple-choice questions.
Tutor-Marked Assignments
You’ll have a number of these throughout each module, each with a submission deadline.
They can be made up of essays, questions, experiments or something else to test your understanding of what you have learned.
Your tutor will mark and return them to you with detailed feedback.
End-of-Module Assessments
The final, marked piece of work on most modules.
Modules with an end-of-module assessment won’t usually have an exam.
Exams
Some modules end with an exam. You’ll be given time to revise and prepare.
You’ll be given your exam date at least 20 days in advance.
Most exams take place remotely, and you will complete them at home or at an alternative location.
If a module requires you to take a face-to-face exam, this will be made clear in the module description, and you will be required to take your exam in person at one of our exam centres.
What are the services and facilities provided to students?
We work to provide all services and facilities to students through the multiple offices and resources at CI Justice. Where each office provides related services. The multiple resources also work to enhance the student’s experience by providing future tools that were designed by experts practicing in the labor market and which help the student develop all the necessary skills, whether applied or theoretical, to excel in the labor market and life after graduation.
What distinguishes your academic staff?
Our academic staff was carefully selected through reviews of the CVs of more than 10,000 academics from all countries of the world, in a way that ensures excellence in the educational process and enhances cultural diversity among students.
Is CIJustice accredited ?
Without a doubt… CI Justice is fully accredited and International Suleiman University shares its accreditations.
You can view and check our accreditations by clicking here
What is your relationship with the labor market?
We are proud of our good relationship with major companies in many countries, as we ensure that the student receives sufficient practice during his studies by providing him with training opportunities and assigning him to prepare detailed reports about his practice in the workplace.
Can you provide me with the appropriate support to choose the program that suits me?
certainly! The Guidance and Academic Center works to communicate with potential students and provide all information and details about the academic program that the student will study. We also provide within the initial admission system a tool that helps the student choose the program that suits him by answering questionnaire questions that were designed with paths based on the data.
How is flexibility available in your programmes?
Flexibility comes in many forms in the programme, whether through teaching and assessment methods, duration of study, or even tuition fees.
The student can find the learning method that suits him best among the three methods that we provide, which are (open learning, virtual learning, and blended learning). After the first semester, based on his cumulative average, he can also accelerate his study period by allowing him to register a greater number of credits. He can also give up the summer vacation and take an additional summer semester. As for tuition fees, if the student achieves a high cumulative average, he can obtain partial scholarships of up to 90% of the tuition fees. Some students from war and crisis countries may be selected to be taught through a 100% scholarship.
Does CI Justice have a license?
certainly! CA Justice is licensed by the UK Government to work in a capacity including:
85421 – First-degree level higher education
85422 – Post-graduate level higher education
85600 – Educational support services
69109 – Activities of patent and copyright agents; other legal activities not elsewhere classified.
You can check this on the official UK Government website by clicking here
Does CIJustice have the right to provide learning?
Does CIJustice have the right to provide learning?
By request! We have the authority to provide academic programs with ID 10093951.
You can verify this by checking the official website by clicking here
What are the outcomes of learning, teaching and assessment?
What are the main areas in which my learning will be developed:
- Knowledge and understanding.
- Cognitive skills.
- Practical and professional skills.
- Basic skills.
The level and depth of learning increases gradually as you progress towards the qualification. You’ll be supported throughout by CI Justice’s unique teaching and assessment method – which includes a personal tutor to guide you and comment on your work; high-quality course texts; e-learning resources such as podcasts, interactive media and online materials; Educational groups and community forums.
Can I continue at CI Justice if I have been educated elsewhere?
If you have already completed some university studies elsewhere, you may be able to count towards this qualification – which could save you time and money by reducing the number of units you need to study. At CI Justice we call this process transfer of accreditation.
It is not only university study that can be taken into consideration, but you can also transfer study from a wide range of professional qualifications to an academic qualification.
Tuition fees
Fees Type of fees 175 GBP Per credit 75 GBP Semester registration fee