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The LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology Online is a 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 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. You can enhance your career and gain essential skills and knowledge with our online LLB Law with Criminology degree.
A Level: BBB
GCSE: English Language Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent
Entry requirements3 years
4 years
6 years
Our LLB Law with Criminology Online degree 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 online criminology 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 LLB with criminology online 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 distance learning of Criminology will help make you employment-ready and open up a wider array of career options.
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Semester 2
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Semester 2
Compulsory module:
Pick two from*:
Criminology modules:
Law modules:
*Across 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.
Semester 1
Compulsory module:
Choose two*:
*Across 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.
Semester 2
Criminology modules*:
Law modules*:
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Semester 2
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Semester 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
Compulsary module:
Criminology modules*:
Law modules*:
*Across Years 2, 3 and 4 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, 3 and 4; please select only once.
Semester 1
Choose two Law Modules*:
Semester 2
Choose two Criminology modules*:
*Across Years 2, 3 and 4 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, 3 and 4; please select only once.
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Semester 2
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Semester 2
Semesters 1 and 2
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Semester 2
Semesters 1 and 2
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Semester 2
Semesters 1 and 2
*Across Years 4, 5 and 6 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.
Semester 1
Semester 2
*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 five 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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Level 5 options
Law*
Criminology*
Level 6 options
Law*
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 five optional modules over Years 3 to 6, one must be a law option and at least four must be criminology options.
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.
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.
The course demands show you the requirements, prior knowledge and commitments our course will involve.
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?
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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3 year £9,250 per year
4 year £6,935 per year
6 year £4,625 per year
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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