| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LLB | Full-time | 3 years | September | GBP 9000 per year | GBP 18700 per year |
Whereas Law examines the system of rules used by a country or state to regulate its inhabitants, Criminology focuses on criminalisation, victimisation, and social responses to crime and disorder. This makes both topics an ideal pairing for study as part of a joint honours programme.
This degree programme is an opportunity to study both Law and Criminology within an interdisciplinary social sciences context.
You will gain a comprehensive grounding in English and Welsh Law by studying the foundation modules (which constitute the academic stage of training that is currently necessary to become a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales) but, in addition, you will examine crime, justice and control as a social scientist before applying your new research-driven skills to real world issues and debates.
Criminology is the field of study which focuses on criminalisation, victimisation, and social responses to crime and disorder. We draw on a range of social science perspectives and offer you the chance to explore sociological, psychological and political approaches to crime and its control.
School of Law and Politics
Pro Bono Schemes
We work in partnership with lawyers, charities and voluntary organisations to give you the opportunity to practise and extend your skills through a variety of pro bono schemes.
Our students have:
Carry out a work placement in your third year
You will have the opportunity to apply for a work placement which will be carried out in the third year of your LLB Law degree. The full-time, salaried placements will be open to you via a competitive application process which aims to replicate the graduate recruitment processes you will encounter after leaving University.
During your placement, you will undertake legal practice as a paralegal, and will perform graduate level roles.
School of Social Sciences
A Levels
AAA-AAB
Extended/International Project Qualification: Applicants with grade A in the EPQ/IPQ will typically receive an offer one grade lower than the standard A level offer. Please note that any subject specific requirements must still be met.
English requirements
Grade B or grade 6 in GCSE English Language.
At least 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in writing and a minimum of 6.0 in all other subskills.
At least 90 overall with a minimum of 22 for writing and 20 in all other subskills.
At least 62 overall with a minimum of 69 in writing and a minimum of 62 in all other communicative skills.
II: a Distinction in Writing and at least one Distinction and two Merits in other components. III: at least a Pass in all components.
Please visit our English Language requirements page for more information on our other accepted language qualifications.
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