COURSE CURRICULUM

The LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology degree provides a comprehensive legal education while exploring the social, political, and cultural dimensions of crime and justice. Designed as a qualifying law degree, it meets the requirements of both the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board. This program equips students with the foundational knowledge of legal principles and the operation of the criminal justice system, alongside a deeper understanding of criminological theories and real-world issues. Each year, students take core law modules such as Contract Law, Public Law, Tort Law, and Criminal Law, while also engaging in criminology modules that examine topics like contemporary crime, policing, and structural inequality. Throughout the course, students are encouraged to develop practical and transferable skills through legal analysis, research, communication, teamwork, and leadership training. The Mental Wealth modules offered across all three years support employability by focusing on self-awareness, resilience, and project-based learning. In year one, students are introduced to the English legal system and key criminological concerns; year two deepens legal understanding while linking it to policing and human rights; and year three consolidates knowledge through more advanced legal topics and leadership projects. The integration of criminology helps students view the law not just as a set of rules but as a dynamic tool shaped by and shaping society. With opportunities to work on justice-related initiatives, engage in digital campaigns, or participate in youth projects, the course encourages active, ethical, and socially conscious learning. This degree is ideal for those seeking careers in legal practice, the criminal justice system, public policy, or advocacy, offering both academic depth and practical experience. By combining legal studies with criminology, graduates emerge with a nuanced perspective on justice, well-prepared to make meaningful contributions to society in a range of professional settings.