LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology

Program Overview

Solent University's LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology combines legal foundations with criminology studies, exploring social problems, criminal justice, and the impact of technology on law. Through practical assessments and real-world facilities, students develop skills for careers in law, criminology, and related fields. The program emphasizes professional practice and provides connections to industry professionals.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Solent University's LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology places a strong emphasis on professional practice, covering the foundation subjects essential for aspiring solicitors or barristers. Combined with the study of criminology, you will also develop knowledge in areas such as social problems, criminology, and criminal justice, by exploring the experience of crime victims, examine media representations of social problems, and discuss the effect of modern communications technology on the processes of law.

Outline:

Year One

• Core Modules:
• Civil and Criminal Litigation and Procedure
• Constitutional, Administrative, and EU Law
• Contract Law and Practice
• Criminal Justice Process
• Criminal Law and Practice
• Tort and Dispute Resolution

Year Two

• Core Modules:
• Company and Commercial Law and Practice
• Cybercrime and AI
• Equity and Trusts: Law and Practice
• Global Crime
• Landlord and Tenant and Planning Law
• Legal and Criminological Theory

Year Three

• Core Modules:
• Crime, Media, Culture
• Dangerous Offenders
• Land Law and Practice
• Optional Modules:
• Crime, Gender, and Sexuality
• Developing Independent Learning (third year final project)
• Gangs, Drugs, and Alcohol
• Professional Practice
• SQE 1 - Module Preparation

Assessment:

You will be assessed by:

• Case studies
• Assignments
• Written exams
• Individual presentations
• Group presentations

Teaching:

You will learn by:

• Directed learning
• Collaborative learning
• Guided learning

Careers:

Many students focusing on law go on to train as a solicitor or barrister, while others pursue careers as legal executives, company secretaries, or licensed conveyancers, or in areas such as legal and financial compliance, local and central government, the police service, or paralegal work. You will also be well placed for a huge range of careers in criminology and criminal justice, from probation and policing services to charity and social service work with offenders and young people.

Other:

• The course is designed, taught, and assessed in partnership with social work practitioners, service users, and carers, ensuring you are up to date with the latest developments in the field.
• You will have access to the University's modern moot courtroom and portable crime scene, which enables you to practice your investigation and legal skills in a real-world environment.
• An extensive network of professional connections - we are a founding member of Southampton City Law Network, run workshops/guest lectures from visiting professionals, and offer additional opportunities to explore careers within the legal profession.

UK, EU (settled status) and Channel Island full-time fees:

£9,250 per year

International full-time fees:

£16,125 per year