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Bachelor of Laws
LLB Law with Criminology Online
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.
Key Factors
Entry requirements
A Level: BBB
GCSE: English Language Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent
Full requirementsDuration options
3 years
4 years
6 years
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Course Details
LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology Online
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.
Three Year Degree
Year 1
Semester 1
- Common Law Method & Ethics
- Academic & Professional Skills
- Law of Contract
Semester 2
- Law of Tort
- Public Law
- European Union Law
Year 2
Semester 1
- Criminal Law
- Law of Organisations
- Land Law
Semester 2
- Introduction to Criminology
- Punishment and Society
Choose one*:
- Human Rights
- Family Law
- Employment Law
- Access to Justice and Legal Services
- Real Estate
- Extended Essay in Law
*Please note that some options are available in Years 2 and 3; please select only once.
Year 3
Semester 1
- Equity & Trusts
- Transactions
- Actions
Semester 2
- Zemiology (Social Harms)
- Media, Crime and Control
Choose one*:
- Family Law
- Human Rights
- Employment Law
- Access to Justice and Legal Services
- Real Estate
- Wills & Succession
- Companies: Governance, Tax and Insolvency
- Criminal Litigation and Evidence
- Research Project (double module)
*Please note that some options are available in Years 2 and 3; please select only once.
Four Year Degree
Year 1
Semester 1
- Common Law Method & Ethics
- Academic & Professional Skills
Semester 2
- Public Law
- European Union Law
Year 2
Semester 1
- Law of Contract
- Law of Tort
Semester 2
- Criminal Law
- Law of Organisations
Year 3
Semester 1
- Land Law
- Actions
Semester 2
- Introduction to Criminology
- Punishment and Society
Year 3 Summer
- Extended Essay in Law
Year 4
Semester 1
- Equity & Trusts
- Transactions
Semester 2
- Zemiology (Social Harms)
- Crime, Media and Control
Year 4 Summer
- Criminal Litigation and Evidence
Six Year Degree
Year 1
Semester 1
- Academic and Professional Skills
Semester 2
- Public Law
Semesters 1 and 2
- Common Law Method and Ethics
Year 2
Semester 1
- The Law of Contract
Semester 2
- European Union Law
Semesters 1 and 2
- Law of Tort
Year 3
Semester 1
- Land Law
Semester 2
- Level 5 Elective Module
Semesters 1 and 2
- Level 5 Elective Module
Year 4
Semester 1
- Criminal Law
Semester 2
- Level 5 Elective Module
Semesters 1 and 2
- Level 5 Elective Module
Year 5
Semester 1
- Equity and Trusts
Semester 2
- Level 6 Elective Module
Semesters 1 and 2
- Transactions
Year 6
Semester 1
- Actions
Semester 2
- Level 6 Elective Module
Semesters 1 and 2
- Level 6 Elective Module
Elective Modules
Level 5 options
Law
- Family Law
- Human Rights
- Employment Law
- Access to Justice and Legal Services
- Real Estate
- Extended Essay in Law
Criminology
- Introduction to Criminology
- Society and Punishment
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.
Level 6 options
Law
- Family Law
- Human Rights
- Employment Law
- Access to Justice and Legal Services
- Real Estate
- Wills and Succession
- Companies: Governance, Tax and Insolvency
- Criminal Litigation and Evidence
Criminology
- Zemiology (Social Harms)
- Media, Crime and Control
Want to boost your leadership skills?
In the summer after Year 2 of this course you have the opportunity to attend our International Leadership Summer School in Berlin.
Find out moreCourse Start Dates
September 2021
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Law with Criminology (LLB)
- Full-time: Online
- Part-time: Online
September 2022
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Law with Criminology (LLB)
- Full-time: Online
- Part-time: Online
Online Taster Session
If 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.
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Study On Campus
You 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?
Course Information
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.
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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.
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