The University of Law has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Our LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology with Foundation Year is a four year degree that combines your legal studies with different aspects of criminology. Studying this degree will also prepare you in part for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE1) or Bar Practice Course (to qualify as a barrister). With our LLB Law with Criminology qualification, you will explore social responses to crime and criminality, and look at the processes and consequences of law-making, law-breaking and law enforcement. The skills and knowledge you’ll gain will set you up for a career in the legal field and criminal justice sector, as well as prepare you for other exciting options. Organisations including government, education and many more, find a law degree highly desirable, so you’ll have plenty of career choices after graduation. The degree programme is designed so that the Foundation Year provides an underpinning year, incorporating both academic and legal/professional related learning, for applicants needing to improve their knowledge and understanding of law along with the necessary skills needed to participate in the undergraduate law programmes at levels 4, 5 and 6. Students will develop the critical study and legal skills required to progress onto the next stage of the degree and ultimately that will equip them for further study or employment. When you study our Law with Criminology degree with us you will receive:
- The highest standard of teaching from experienced professionals
- Small class sizes
- Options to study on campus and online
- A choice of campuses across the UK
- A variety of specialist modules to enhance your employment prospects
Modules
There are two semesters per academic year. Each semester is 15 weeks long; 12 weeks face-to-face tuition, one week consolidation/revision and two weeks to complete the assessments. Students study three modules per semester. All modules are worth 20 credits. The course starts with a one week freshers/induction week. During the Foundation Year, students also complete the 'Shaping Skills for Success' programme which involves one 2 hour session per week during both terms. Foundation Year: All modules are 20 credits. In Semester 1 students study: • Communication Skills • Digital and Research Skills • Sustainability and Society In Semester 2 students will study: • Foundation Year Project • Core Concepts of Law And one option* from the following: • Core Concepts of Business • Core Concepts of Computer Science • Core Concepts of Criminology • Core Concepts of Psychology Year 1: All modules are at Level 4 and are worth 20 credits. All modules are compulsory. The modules are: • Academic and Career Success • Legal Method and Skills • Public and EU Law • AI Literacy for the Future Professional • Contract Law • Criminal Law Year 2: All modules are at Level 5 and worth 20 credits. Compulsory modules are in Semester 1 and include: • Critical Approaches in Current Legal Issues • Land Law • Tort In Semester 2, students study one prescribed option: • Introduction to Criminology They must then study one Law option*, chosen from the Individuals pathway or Common modules pathway, which includes: • Human Rights • Access to Justice and Legal Services • Real Estate • Extended Essay • Law in a Global Context • Practising Law in the Digital World • Student Law Clinic And one Criminology option* from: • Cybercrime • Victims and Victimisation Students also have the opportunity to spend Term 2 studying abroad. Year 3: All modules are worth 20 credits and at Level 6. Compulsory module (Semester 1) is: • Equity & Trusts And then students must select two optional* modules to study in Semester 1. In Semester 2, students study three optional modules*. Students must choose two or three Law options* from the Individuals pathway or Common Modules pathway, which include: • Civil Dispute Resolution • Criminal Litigation and Evidence • Employment Law • Family Law • Graduate and Employability Skills • Law in a Global Context • Legal Advice Clinic** • Legal Technology • Mental Health and Mental Capacity • Research project (worth 40 credits) • Wills and Succession Students at London Bloomsbury who have an interest in Canadian law will be able to additionally select as optional modules: • Canadian Constitutional Law • Foundations of Canadian Law In addition, students must choose two or three Criminology options*, which include: • International Criminology • Crimes of the Powerful • Evidence, Testimony and Forensics Of the eight optional modules over Years 2 and 3, three MUST be Law options. At least four MUST be Criminology modules (to warrant the Criminology element of the degree). *All options are indicative and are available subject to numbers. **The Legal Advice Clinic is a clinical legal education module where students will be supervised to advice real clients by University of Law LLP. Eligibility conditions will apply to this module.
Assessment method
A range of assessment methods will be used. Some will be by examination. Some will be by coursework (which may be essay, project report or portfolio) and some by way of oral presentation. This range of assessment methods reflects the practical nature of the programme and aligns the assessment with the learning outcomes of the programme. A mock assessment will be included.
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level - CC - DDE
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Access to HE Diploma - D: 0 credits M: 15 credits P: 30 credits
Scottish Higher - AA - BCC
AS - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MM
Scottish Advanced Higher - DD
Extended Project - Not accepted
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - Pass (D or E)
Please note: We assess your most recent awarded or attempt of a qualification(s) towards entry to our programme so it is important that you include all recent study on your application. We also offer a Non-standard entry route: Please note this route is only available for applicants who do not require a Student Route Visa to study with the University: Applicants who do not possess 64 UCAS points from a maximum of 3 A Levels or equivalent but can demonstrate a minimum of 2 years professional work experience evidencing management of people and/or processes and provide a professional reference will be considered. All applicants must successfully pass a formal interview. Any applicant without GCSE English language at grade C/4 will be invited to complete The University of Law English Test (ULET). Students who will be under the age of 18 but no younger than 17 at the commencement of the course are permitted.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.law.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements/
Additional entry requirements
Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 or above with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. |
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17200 | Year 1 |
| International | £17200 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Home students: The Foundation Year fee will be £5,760 and all subsequent year fees will be £9,535 per year.
International and EU students: £17,200 for all subsequent year fees
Tuition fees for students continuing their course in following years may be subject to annual inflationary increases.
Our course fees also include all textbooks and materials. Please see the following link for further information - https://www.law.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/course-fees-and-funding/
Provider information
The University of Law
2 Bunhill Row
London
EC1Y 8HQ