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The LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology Online is a Qualifying Law Degree that you can study over 3, 4 or 6 years. It 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. This entirely online Qualifying Law Degree provides everything you need to progress to the next stage of legal training, while allowing you to complement your studies with Criminology elective modules.
A Level: BBB
GCSE: English Language Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent
Full requirements3 years
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Our LLB Law with Criminology Online 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.
There are three study options available: 3, 4 or 6 year programmes, allowing you to study full-time or part-time to suit your commitments and career plans.
Not only will you study the key legal topics and related skills required for the modern law student, but the study of Criminology will help make you employment-ready and open up a wider array of career options.
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Level 5 options
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Criminology
All options are indicative and subject to availability. Please note that some options are available at Levels 5 and 6; please select only once. Of the six optional modules over Years 3 to 6, one must be a law option and at least four must be criminology options.
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Criminology
In the summer after Year 2 of this course you have the opportunity to attend our International Leadership Summer School in Berlin.
Find out moreIf you want to find out what it’s like to study an online course with us, why not try our free online taster session?
Our taster sessions can be completed at your own pace and include short, structured exercises to help you experience what it will really be like to study online with us. All you need to do is visit our online learning platform (Blackboard ELITE) and, if you've already applied to study with us and received login details for ELITE, click 'sign in' on Blackboard ELITE. Alternatively, click 'sign up' and complete the short registration form.
Legal qualification will be changing in 2021. Get the latest insight into how this may affect you.
Find out moreYou can also study this course at one of our campuses across the UK. If you’re looking for a more traditional university experience, why not consider studying on campus?
To get a full picture of how studying this course works during the year, take a look at our course date breakdowns.
This course is assessed by coursework, oral presentation and invigilated exams throughout your studies.
Please note that invigilated exams must be completed at our campuses*, or an approved overseas centre if you wish to sit your exam abroad. There will be an additional University administrative fee if you wish to sit your exam outside the UK.
For more information email: Overseas-Assessments@law.ac.uk
*Birmingham, Bristol, Guildford, Leeds, London Bloomsbury, Manchester and Nottingham only.
This 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. You don't need to apply through UCAS to study one of our online courses.
3 year £9,250 per year (UK/EU/International)
4 year £6,935 per year (UK/EU/International)
6 year £4,625 per year (UK/EU/International)
Fees include deposit of £250
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.