Course summary
Ready to make a difference in society and build a career in the legal and criminal justice sectors? The University of Salford’s LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology programme combines a qualifying law degree with the study of crime and its impact, giving you a powerful foundation for a wide range of careers. Our teaching is practical and career-focused, with opportunities to gain hands-on experience through placements, study abroad and working in our on-campus law clinic (SILKS). Alongside building strong legal knowledge, you’ll develop the skills that employers value most, such as critical thinking, research, problem-solving and communication. / Recognised by the Bar Standards Board / Gain practical experience through placements, study abroad and our law clinic (SILKS) / Learn with cutting-edge digital tools like Westlaw and AI platforms / Develop key skills in legal research, advocacy, problem-solving and critical thinking / Explore specialist topics such as gender and crime, migration, AI and law and media law Develop your skills You’ll look ahead to the technologies that will affect the work of legal professionals in the future and gain the essential digitals skills that will help you go further in the industry, such as: / WestLaw / Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Generative AI / Microsoft 365 Fundamentals A degree you can trust This programme covers the foundational legal knowledge required by the Bar Standards Board. This course is also available with: • Study Abroad – study with one of our partner Universities for a semester or a year. • Foundation Year – start with the fundamental areas of business and the key skill you need to study at University level. Find out more at www.salford.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/law-with-criminology
Modules
In the first year, you will gain a grounding in contract, tort and criminal law, alongside criminology, human rights and the justice system. The second year builds with public law, EU law, land law and criminological theory, plus options such as media law, violence in society and environmental justice. In the final year, you will study equity and trusts and criminal justice and punishment, with opportunities to specialise in areas like AI and law, family law, medical law or probation and rehabilitation. You will also have the chance to gain practical experience through the Law in Action clinic. / Year 1: Contract Law, Tort Law, Legal Systems and Legal Digital Skills, Criminal Law, Criminal Justice and Human Rights, Understanding Criminology. / Year 2: Public Law, European Union Law and the UK, Land Law, Theoretical Criminology. You will also choose two elective modules. Please visit the website for more information. On completion of year 2, you will undertake a year's paid professional placement. You will not pay fees to the University and will earn a wage for the work that you do. / Year 3: Equity & Trusts, Criminal Justice and Punishment. You will also choose two electives modules. Please visit the website for more information.
Assessment method
Assessments are not just about exams. We use different assessment techniques in different modules and wherever possible these will reflect the types of work you will do in the ‘real world’, for example, portfolio work, presentations, court visit reports and problem questions. There are very few exams and most modules are assessed by some form of coursework.
How to apply
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
- Course code:
- 8L41
- Institution code:
- S03
- Campus name:
- Peel Park Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 112 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
AS
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D*
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Extended Project
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
Provider information
University of Salford
The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT