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Our LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology is a three year degree that combines your legal studies with an exploration of different aspects of criminology, including crime, criminal justice and criminal behaviour. With specific modules focusing on criminology, your studies will not only give you a great legal qualification, but they will also open up fascinating career avenues within the criminological world too. Studying our degree will also mean you are prepared in part for the new Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE 1) or to progress onto our Bar Practice Course (if you wish to qualify as a barrister).
With our LLB Law and Criminology qualification, you will also explore social responses to crime and criminality, and look at the processes and consequences of law-making, law-breaking and law enforcement.
The skills and knowledge you’ll gain on this Law with Criminology course will not only set you up for a career in the legal field but prepare you for other exciting options. For instance, establishments in government, education, and many more, find a law degree highly desirable – so you’ll have plenty of career choices after graduation.
International Students: we are no longer accepting applications from people who need a Student Route visa for full-time courses that start before July 2023.
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.
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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 to become a qualified lawyer.
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 tutors to ensure that you receive all the support you need throughout your studies.
You can choose to take an additional Foundation Year before you start your LLB criminal law 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.
*Foundation Year not available in Guildford.
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Criminology options:
Choose one*
Law options:
Choose one*
*All options are indicative and subject to availability. For Years 2 and 3 you need to complete a minimum of 1 Law and 4 Criminology modules (combined) to fulfil the requirements for a Qualifying Law Degree and the Criminology recognition. Please note that some modules are available in Years 2 and 3; please select only once. If you are studying at a campus offering Law with Government and Politics or Business School courses you may be able to choose modules from those programmes as well.
Semester 1
Choose two*
Semester 2
Choose three*
Criminology options:
Law options:
*All options are indicative and subject to availability. For Years 2 and 3 you need to complete a minimum of 1 Law and 4 Criminology modules (combined) to fulfil the requirements for a Qualifying Law Degree and the Criminology recognition. Please note that some modules are available in Years 2 and 3; please select only once. If you are studying at a campus offering Law with Government and Politics or Business School courses you may be able to choose modules from those programmes as well.
Study LLB Law with Criminology Online starting September 2023 or September 2024
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 on to 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 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.
At The University Law, 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.
You can also study this course 100% online.
The online version of this course covers the same content as the on campus version, while still offering you the same high level of professional tutor support. The only difference is that you can study when, where and how you want, over a variety of different course lengths.
If you’re looking for true flexibility in your studies, why not consider our online study option?
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.
Our course has an innovatively flexible structure, with specific assessments that are conducive to effective learning.
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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Applications for all our undergraduate courses are open, except courses at our Hong Kong campus. Please note: Our Hong Kong courses are not yet open for applications. If you are interested in finding out more about studying in Hong Kong, please register your interest today.
September 2023 fees:
UK students per year: £9,250
International students per year: £16,700 (London) or £15,900 (Non-London)
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.