LLB Law with Criminology

Program Overview

This program combines law and criminology, exploring crime's causes and society's response. Students develop legal skills through practical experiences like mock trials and work on real cases. Expert faculty, industry partnerships, and study abroad opportunities prepare graduates for careers in law, criminal justice, and related fields.

Program Outline

Outline:

• The program combines the study of law with criminology, providing students with a deep understanding of the causes of crime and the connections between law and criminal justice.
• Students will study criminology and criminal justice, learning why people commit crimes, how society deals with it, and where the law fits into the equation.
• The program offers a personal experience where every student counts.
• Students will practice legal skills in mock trials and Law Society mooting and client interviewing competitions.
• Students will work on real cases in the Legal Advice Centre and Mediation Centre.
• Students may study abroad at one of the university's highly ranked partner institutions.
• Students will have the opportunity to attend the annual Careers in Criminal Justice Fair.

Teaching:

• Students will be taught by experts whose research influences policy, regulatory change, and public debate.
• The program has a strong reputation and strong links with criminal justice agencies.
• These partnerships give the university unique insight into the world of criminology, so everything students learn is shaped by the latest industry knowledge.

Careers:

• Graduates of the program have a wide range of career opportunities, including:
• Solicitors
• Barristers
• Legal executives
• Management
• Business
• Civil service
• Police
• Probation
• Prison service

Other:

• The program has been training legal professionals since 1927.
• The program is accredited by the University of Law, which prepares students for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE).

UK:

Tuition fees £9,250 per year The amount you pay may increase each year, in line with inflation - but capped to the Retail Price Index (RPI). If you choose to study a year abroad, this costs £1,385. Your tuition fees will cover most costs associated with your programme. There are some extra costs that you might have to pay, or choose to pay, depending on your programme of study and the decisions you make: Books (you can borrow books on your reading lists from the library, but you may buy your own) Optional field trips Study abroad (incl. travel costs, accommodation, visas, immunisation) Placement costs (incl. travel costs and accommodation) Student visas (international students) Laptop (you’ll have access to laptops and computers on campus, but you may want your own) Printing and photocopying Professional-body membership Graduation (gown hire and photography) Remember, you’ll still need to take into account your living costs. This could include accommodation, travel, food and more. You can take out a tuition fee loan to cover the full cost of your course. One you’ve successfully applied for this, you don’t need to do anything else – the money is sent straight to us. You can also take out a maintenance loan of up to £10,227 a year to cover your living costs, depending on your household income. Remember, you won’t start paying your loans back until you’ve left University and earn more than £25,000 per year.

International:

Tuition fees £16,500 per year 50% of the annual fee if you choose to study a year abroad. Your tuition fees will cover most costs associated with your programme. There are some extra costs that you might have to pay, or choose to pay, depending on your programme of study and the decisions you make: Books (you can borrow books on your reading lists from the library, but you may buy your own) Optional field trips Study abroad (incl. travel costs, accommodation, visas, immunisation) Placement costs (incl. travel costs and accommodation) Student visas (international students) Laptop (you’ll have access to laptops and computers on campus, but you may want your own) Printing and photocopying Professional-body membership Graduation (gown hire and photography) Remember, you’ll still need to take into account your living costs. This could include accommodation, travel, food and more. Discounts are available for International students.