10Jan
Undergraduate This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
Anglia Ruskin University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Gain a deep understanding of the criminal justice system and its broader societal impact, alongside a qualifying law degree. Study the seven foundational subjects for professional legal training, alongside areas like penal policy, rehabilitation of offenders, and safeguarding. Explore how societies enforce laws, uphold justice and balance rights with public responsibility. This LLB (Hons) is a qualifying law degree, which also gives you valuable insight into the criminal justice system. Whether you want to qualify as a solicitor or barrister, or work in criminal justice, this flexible course is for you. Why ARU?
- Gain a qualifying law degree and specialist insight into the criminal justice system.
- Study how laws are enforced – from policing and courts to rehabilitation and safeguarding.
- Tailor the course to your interests with a range of optional modules.
- Learn from experienced tutors, who bring professional knowledge and current debates into the classroom.
- Build career-ready skills through practical, varied assessments.
Modules
Year 1: Learning to Learn Composition and Style Fundamentals of Law Critical Thinking Ethics Business Law Criminal Law Year 2: Constitutional and Administrative Law Contract Law Criminal Law Criminal Justice in England and Wales Year 3: Tort Law Introduction to Youth Work and Safeguarding Ruskin Module (15 credits) Equity, Trusts and Succession Revolving Doors: Punishment and Rehabilitation Violence, Gender and Victimisation Dark Web Policing and Control Intoxicants and Intoxication Year 4: Property Law EU Law Undergraduate Major Project Criminal Litigation Organised Crime Comparative and Global Criminal Justice Criminology and Policing in Policy and Practice Financial Crime and Regulation Environmental Justice and Green Criminology Police and Counter-terrorism
Assessment method
You can tailor this course to your interests through a range of optional modules. Explore areas from organised crime and environmental justice, to policing and counter-terrorism. As well as developing your legal knowledge, you'll build transferable skills that employers look for. These include critical thinking, personal development and communication skills.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Bar Standards Board
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
- Course code:
- M212
- Institution code:
- A60
- Campus name:
- Cambridge Campus
- Campus code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
GCSE/National 4/National 5
If you have achieved at least grade E in one A level, or equivalent, you are exempt from the two years post-GCSE study requirement, but you still must meet the GCSE requirements. Applicants who do not meet the two years post GCSE study at level 3 may be considered based on their satisfactory employment history, which must be a minimum of two years full time employment supported by employer evidence and deemed appropriate by the University for meeting the course of study applied for. If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 5.5 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/law-with-criminal-justice#entry_requirements
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £5760 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £5760 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £5760 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £5760 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £5760 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £5760 | 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
https://aru.ac.uk/student-life/preparing-for-university/help-with-finances/undergraduate
https://www.aru.ac.uk/study/tuition-fees
Provider information
Anglia Ruskin University
East Road
Cambridge
CB1 1PT