Our LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology is a three year degree that combines your legal studies with different aspects of criminology. Studying this degree will also prepare you in part for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE1) or Bar Practice Course (to qualify as a barrister).
With our LLB Law with Criminology qualification, you will explore social responses to crime and criminality, and look at the processes and consequences of law-making, law-breaking and law enforcement.
Our legally experienced lecturers bring the law to life through interactive teaching methods for a fulfilling learning experience. The skills and knowledge you’ll gain will set you up for a career in the legal field and criminal justice sector, as well as prepare you for other exciting options. Organisations including government, education and many more, find a law degree highly desirable, so you’ll have plenty of career choices after graduation.
A Level: BBB
BTEC: DDM
UCAS Tariff Points*: 120
GCSE: English Language Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent
*From three A Levels or equivalent.
Requirements for the Foundation Year differ from those listed.
UCAS code:
M113 - Foundation Year (4 year)
M1L3 - Full-time (3 year)
Institution code: L17
Short name: LAW
This course focuses on key legal topics and a variety of different aspects of criminology, including crime, criminal justice and criminal behaviour. It’s an ideal choice if you’re looking to pursue a career in the legal sector or, more specifically, within the criminal justice system. In addition to studying key legal topics, you will also study Criminology modules which examine the nature of crime and how it operates. The course focuses on key concepts, such as the definition of crime and how it is perceived within society.
Studying this balanced combination of law and criminology means that you have a great choice of career options to choose from. Not only could you continue your studies to become a qualified lawyer, but you can consider careers in politics, journalism, business or criminal investigation and analysis. This course is a great starting point from which to launch your career in the exciting worlds of law and criminology.
When you study our Law with Criminology degree with us you will receive:
On successfully completing our law and criminology course you will be all set to kick start your postgraduate study.
As with all our LLBs, this programme has a practical focus with the skills you need for your career embedded into the course. There is a high level of face-to-face tuition with experienced lecturers to ensure that you receive all the support you need throughout your studies.
Statistics from the 2025 National Student Survey show 94% of our law students say staff explain content clearly on their course.
You can choose to take an additional Foundation Year before you start your LLB course. This introductory year focuses on developing the key skills required to study at degree level. You will study six modules and on successful completion progress onto any of our three year degrees.
"I love the the programme offered by The University of Law; and I believe that the PEC model is all I need to boost my confidence and become a better public speaker."
- Raissa Cassama, LLB with Criminology student
Semester 1
Communication Skills
You will develop communication skills and understanding of different methods and styles of communication. You will consider appropriate methods of communication in both formal and informal environments. You will develop your understanding of social media and how to use it effectively. By looking back at previous activities and considering the choices you made and how you may do things differently in the future, you will enhance your skills on reflection.
Digital and Research Skills
You will learn how to navigate responsibly around the internet using different search engines and resources, including AI, and will develop your understanding of how to stay safe online and create an appropriate online presence. Learn about interpreting information you find; how relevant and accurate it is and how to present it. Discover a variety of learning resources and understand the importance of academic integrity.
Sustainability and Society
You will explore the UN Sustainable Development Goals and how sustainability has a wider impact on society. A problem-solving approach to global sustainability will be adopted and you will be encouraged to think about the role you and others play in addressing sustainability issues and an understanding of who is accountable. Also looking at both the broad concepts of sustainability and the aspects which are relevant to your chosen discipline.
Semester 2
Foundation Year Project
Develop your research skills by learning how to choose, plan and carry out an investigation into a chosen topic. Discover the importance of ethics when conducting research and practice presenting research. This module helps prepare you for entry onto Level 4 of the degree programme through the formative e-portfolio containing a log of activities, your 2000 word written project and your video presentation.
Shaping Skills for Success
This module will enable you to develop wider skills that are needed to succeed during your studies and beyond. You will be introduced to different types of skills and how to track and reflect on your skills development. You will develop your skills by participating in sessions focused on specific skills and hearing from a variety of guest speakers. You will take part in a group challenge designed to develop your teamwork and communication skills and reflect on the skills you develop during this module as part of your Foundation Year Project.
Core Concepts of Law
Introducing you to the study of law, including an overview of the English legal system, including legal careers, and how it compares to legal systems around the world. You will consider the concept of ‘the rule of law’ and explore law and morality whilst developing an understanding of how law impacts society. You will further develop your research skills through introductions to specific law resources available in the library and the OSCOLA method of referencing.
Choose one*:
*Options available are indicative and available subject to numbers and the campus chosen. Students will also complete the Shaping Skills for Success programme.
Compulsory modules include:
Contract Law
In this module you will consider the elements of a contract, different types of contractual terms, remedies for breach of contract and the circumstances when remedies can be excluded. You will also look at connected areas such as misrepresentation, duress, and undue influence.
Criminal Law
This module gives an overview of the criminal justice system and helps to develop an understanding of the principles of criminal liability. You will look at different criminal offences, including homicide, criminal damage, assaults, sexual offences, theft and robbery, and drugs offences. You will consider what defences may be available and the law in relation to secondary participation and attempts to commit certain offences.
Legal Method and Skills
This module introduces you to the legal system of England & Wales and develops key skills for studying law, including interpreting cases and legislation, conducting legal research and referencing, constructing legal arguments, and solving legal problems.
Academic and Career Success - NEW for September 2026
Explore the wide range of career opportunities that follow a law degree and begin planning the steps you’ll need to take to achieve your own career ambitions. This module also develops the broader skills required for academic success, including written and oral communication, digital literacy, and an understanding of academic integrity.
AI Literacy for the Future Professional - NEW for September 2026
Develop an understanding of what AI is and how it can be used appropriately to support your studies. You’ll also explore how AI is used in the workplace and examine the regulatory, ethical, and environmental issues surrounding its use.
Public and EU Law
Semester 1
Compulsory modules include:
Critical Approaches in Current Legal Issues
Designed to further develop the academic skills which you developed during your Level 4. Equipping you with the skills which you need to succeed as you progress through the programme. Through topical areas of law, you will develop your critical thinking and evaluation skills, ability to solve legal problems, and research skills. You will be challenged through debating controversial areas of law and presenting arguments, in order to develop your ability to reflect and understand the views of others.
Land Law
We look at the nature of land, how the ownership of estates and interests in land operate and the formalities for creating and disposing of those estates and interests. It looks at important topics such as: the protection and enforcement of third party interests in land, the distinction between registered and unregistered land, trusts of land and co-ownership, leases, easements, covenants, and mortgages.
The Law of Tort
Tort is a key area of law and considers acts and omissions that give rise to injury or harm to another and amount to a civil wrong. You will consider topics such as trespass to the person, negligence, product liability, employer liability, occupiers’ liability, trespass to land and private nuisance. You will also look at the remedies available when an action in Tort succeeds.
Semester 2
Compulsory modules include:
Introduction to Criminology
This module introduces some of the key theories and concepts needed to understand the study of criminology. You will be introduced to the main theories around why crimes are committed as well as thinking about the impact on crime and victims of crime of things such as social class, gender, sexuality and race. The differences between crimes of the powerless and crimes of the powerful will be explored.
Law options:
Choose one*:
Criminology options:
Choose one*:
*All options are indicative and subject to availability.
Please note: You must study one Law option and one Criminology option.
New for 2025: Take your studies global. Our undergraduates can now spend a semester abroad at one of our international partner institutions, it's a unique chance to experience a new culture, expand your horizons, and learn in an exciting new environment.*
*Subject to approval.
Compulsory module:
Equity and Trusts
In this module you will study the core principles of equity and trusts law which arise in a range of personal, social and commercial contexts. You will look at the distinction between a gift and a trust and how trusts are created. You will explore the management of the trust through the powers and duties of trustees and the rights of the beneficiaries before considering what remedies are available if there is a breach of trust.
During Semester 1 and Semester 2, you must study a total of two or three Law options and two or three Criminology options from the following:
Law options*:
• Civil Dispute Resolution
• Criminal Litigation and Evidence
• Employment Law
• Family Law
• Graduate and Employability Skills
• Law in a Global Context
• Legal Advice Clinic** - NEW for September 2026
• Legal Technology
• Mental Health and Mental Capacity
• Research Project (worth 40 credits)
• Wills and Succession
Criminology options*:
• International Criminology
• Crimes of the Powerful
• Evidence, Testimony and Forensics
Students at London Bloomsbury who have an interest in Canadian law will also be able to select as optional modules:
• Canadian Constitutional Law
• Foundations of Canadian Law
Of the eight optional modules over Years 2 and 3 three must be Law options and at least four must be Criminology modules (to warrant the Criminology element of the degree).
*All options are indicative and available subject to numbers.
**The Legal Advice Clinic is a clinical legal education module where students will be supervised to advice real clients by University of Law LLP. Eligibility conditions will apply to this module.
Up to £1,500 in first year as a UK-resident full-time undergraduate to help with your study costs. T&Cs apply.
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The SQE is being phased in to become the new centralised way to qualify as a solicitor in England and Wales
Find out moreAfter you’ve completed the LLB, you can go onto study one of our postgraduate law courses to become a solicitor or barrister.
If you want to become a barrister, you can study our Bar Practice Course.
If you want to become a solicitor, we suggest studying our LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2).
You can still study the Legal Practice Course (LPC) if you’ve completed, started, accepted an offer, or paid a non-refundable deposit to study the LLB by 21 September 2021.
If you want to specialise in a particular area of law, we also offer a range of academic Master of Law (LLM) courses, covering subjects from human rights to banking.
We want to help you reach your ambitions with our range of alumni discounts. Be rewarded for your hard work and loyalty when you stay on to study another course with us through our Alumni Loyalty Scheme.
The course demands show you the requirements, prior knowledge and commitments our course will involve.
Application and booking deadlines vary by intake - take a look at our key application and enrolment deadline dates for more information.
To get a full picture of how studying this course works during the year, take a look at our course date breakdowns.
We use a variety of assessment methods designed to meet the practical nature of the course and individual module learning outcomes. Some of these will be exams, while others will require you to submit a project report, essay, portfolio or oral presentation. You will also have the opportunity to practice with a mock assessment.
You’ll learn through a combination of Large Group Sessions and Workshops:
How Your Modules Work to Support You
1 week for revision, ensuring you’re prepared.
2 weeks for end-of-term assessments, giving you time to showcase your knowledge.
Balanced Workload
For a 20-credit module, expect around 200 hours of learning, spread across the term. To stay on top of things, plan for up to 7 hours of prep time per unit, including reading and assignments. Each week, the expected study hours are 40.
Structured Timetables to Maximise Your Time
Our timetables prioritise learning over three days: two days for your Workshops and one day for your Large Group Sessions.
Academic Support
You’ll be allocated a dedicated Academic Coach to support you throughout your course. They’ll encourage you to become an independent learner and challenge you to achieve the best possible outcome during your studies.
We care about your career, which is why we offer support with job applications and other work experience opportunities as soon as you accept your place.
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Application and booking deadlines vary by intake - take a look at our key application and enrolment deadline dates for more information.
2026/27 Course Fee
*Fees for future study years will change in line with government changes.
International students are eligible for an international bursary of £2,500 per year which is taken off the fees in the final year of the course. Terms and conditions apply.
If you need to fund your studies with a student loan you can apply via Student Finance.
We have students from over 120 different countries throughout our campuses, with a dedicated team to help international students.
