Course summary

Our law with criminology degree is aimed at those who want to study the main range of legal knowledge, and complement this with knowledge of the causes, consequences and prevention of crime. You will study essential areas of law, including Criminal Law and Public Law. In your final year you will be able to choose a specialist law module, such as Immigration Law or Environmental Law. You will also choose criminology modules such as Policing, Understanding Deviance, or Penology. Many of these criminology modules explore the social, cultural and political debates around crime. One module, Forensic Criminology (which is studied in place of Understanding Deviance), includes an introduction to forensic psychology and crime scene investigation. The curriculum will be complemented by a range of employability opportunities that you can apply for. These include mentor programmes with relevant organisations, assisting lawyers in our Legal Advice Centre, the Innocence Project London, our Community Street Law Project, and moots and mock trials. What you should know about this course This degree includes the foundations of legal knowledge recognised by the Bar Standards Board. This degree incorporates knowledge and skills relevant to the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE). Core and specialised legal knowledge is complimented by a choice of criminology content, thus providing a holistic approach to crime and criminal justice. Employability enhancing opportunities and mentor schemes bridge the gap between theory and practice, and develop transferable and specialised skills. The degree is suited to those seeking employment within the legal profession and in related areas, such as the police.