LLB Law with Criminology
The University of Law London, United Kingdom
First Year Course Fee
USD 19,669
Course Accredited By
PC
Our LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology is a three year Qualifying Law 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).
- 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 Law with Criminology with us you will receive:
- The highest standard of teaching from experienced professionals
- Small class sizes
- Options to study on campus and online
- A choice of campuses across the UK
- A variety of specialist modules to enhance your employment prospects
- On successfully completing the 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.
Enrollment Cycles
- September 2023
- Applicants under 18 years of age
- If you are aged 17 you are able to apply for our Birmingham, London Bloomsbury and Manchester campuses only.
Degrees with Foundation Year 4 Year On Campus
UK Entry Requirements
- 48 UCAS Points from a maximum of 3 A Levels, or equivalent qualifications
- GCSE English Language at Grade C/4
- You will also be invited to an interview with an academic as part of the admissions process, which will take place online.
Non-standard application route
- If you have no or limited formal qualifications you will be invited to complete an in-house literacy test at one of our campuses (for those without GCSE English Language at grade C/4), as well as a formal face-to-face interview. You will also need to provide 2 years of appropriate work experience evidenced by a full CV and one reference.
- English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English
- An English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.0 or above with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. Please see 'Alternative English language qualifications' section below for alternatives to IELTS.
UK Entry Requirements
- A Level: BBB
- BTEC: DDM
- IB: 29
- Access: Pass Diploma (60 credits) with 45 credits at Level 3 including 27 Distinctions
- You will also need to possess GCSE English Language at Grade C/4 or an equivalent qualification.
- English language requirements for applicants whose first language is not English
- An English Language level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or above, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component. Please see 'Alternative English language qualifications' section below for alternatives to IELTS.
Foundation Year If applicable
Semester 1
- Citizenship
- Academic and Report Writing
Numeracy Skills in Context
Semester 2
- Foundations of Business Managemen
- Foundations of Law
- Foundations of Social Science
Year 1
31 study weeks
Semester 1
- Common Law Method and Ethics
- Academic and Digital Skills
- Contract Law
Semester 2
- Law of Tort
- Public Law
- Criminal Law
Year 2 30 study weeks
Semester 1
- Business Law 1
- Critical Approaches in Current Legal Issues
- Land Law
Semester 2
- Introduction to Criminology
- Criminology options:
- Choose one*
- Drugs in the Criminal Justice System
- Society and Punishment
- Law options:
Choose one* - Access to Justice and Legal Services
- Employment Law
- Extended Essay
- European Union Law
- Family Law
- Human Rights
- Legal Technology and Innovation
- Legal Practice in the 21st Century
- Real Estate
*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.
Year 3
30 study weeks
Semester 1
- Equity and Trusts
Choose two* - Business Law 2
- Civil Dispute Resolution
- Graduate and Employability Skills
- International Commercial Law
- Mental Health and Mental Capacity Law
- Research Project (double module)
Semester 2
Choose three*
- Criminology options:
- Cybercrime
- Media, Crime and Control
- Zemiology: Social Harms
Law options: - Canadian Constitutional Law (London only)
- Criminal Litigation and Evidence
- Employment Law
- Family Law
- Foundations of Canadian Law (London only)
- Graduate and Employability Skills
- Human Rights
- International Commercial Law
- Legal Technology
- Legal Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Real Estate
- Research Project (double module)
- Wills and Succession
*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.
- 2021 fees: UK students per year: £9,250
- International students per year: £14,150