Program Overview

Law, Criminology and Criminal Justice LLB (Hons)

Overview

The law, criminology and criminal justice degree is a multi-disciplinary course that allows you to develop expertise in law and provides you with a strong introduction to core principles relating to crime, criminality and the criminal justice process.

Course Structure

Year 1 Core Modules

• Administrative Law, Civil Liberties and Human Rights
• Constitutional Principles of the UK and the EU
• Crime and Society
• Fundamentals of the English Legal System
• Issues in Criminal Justice
• Law of Contract

Year 2 Core Modules

• Criminal Law
• Criminological Theory in Practice
• Future Directions (Research, Careers and Development)
• Law of Tort
• The Law of Equity and Trusts

Year 2 Optional Module

• Employability and Work-Related Learning
• Police and Policing

Final-Year Core Modules

• Law Dissertation
• Penology

Final-Year Optional Modules

• European Union Law: Free Movement (Level 6)
• Family Law
• International Business Law
• Land Law (Level 6)
• Law Clinic
• Law of Civil and Criminal Evidence
• Litigation and Advocacy
• Medical Law
• Social Movements
• Understanding Drugs in Society
• Welfare and Immigration Law
• Wills and Probate

How You Learn

Under the guidance of experienced and committed staff, your learning involves the use of a range of digital media to facilitate a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops and guided activities.

How You Are Assessed

You are assessed through essays, problem-solving questions, examinations, presentations, mooting, poster presentations and a dissertation.

Entry Requirements

A typical offer is 88-112 tariff points from at least two A levels, T level or equivalent. Students must also have GCSE English at grade 4 (grade C) or equivalent.

Career Opportunities

This degree provides the knowledge and skills to pursue a variety of careers in the legal professions, criminal justice agencies and beyond.

International Applicants

International applicants can find out what qualifications they need by visiting the university's website.

Tuition Fees

• Full-time: £9,535 a year (UK applicants), £17,000 a year (international applicants)
• Part-time: £4,635 (120 credits) (UK applicants)

Other Course Routes

• LLB (Hons) Law, Criminology and Criminal Justice (with Foundation Year)