Law with Criminology
Study law while gaining a deeper understanding of crime, criminal behaviour, and the workings of the criminal justice system.
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This LLB (Hons) is a qualifying law degree, which also gives you insights into criminology and criminal justice.
Explore policing, security and crime control, punishment, social justice, victimisation, and organised crime. You'll also cover the seven foundational subjects for professional legal training.
You can tailor the course to your own interests through a range of optional modules.
This flexible course will suit you if you want to qualify as a solicitor or barrister, or work in areas including criminal justice, policy or social advocacy.
This course is accredited by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEx).
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Gain a qualifying law degree and specialist insight into crime, criminal behaviour and criminal justice.
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Build your skills through Live Briefs and by advising real clients in our Law Clinic.
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Learn from experienced tutors and engage with our Research Centre for Access to Justice and Inclusion.
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Tailor the course to your interests with a range of optional modules.
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Boost your employability through the ARU CPD programme.
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
Careers
Whether you want qualify as a solicitor or barrister, or work in criminal justice, this course opens up a range of opportunities.
As a graduate, you’ll hold a qualifying law degree and an understanding of crime and criminal behaviour. You'll be well-prepared for SQE preparation, PQiP training for probation officers, postgraduate study, or careers in criminal justice.
Teaching and modules
Broaden your expertise in law and criminology, and explore emerging topics and trends.
You can tailor this course to your interests through optional modules and a research project. Explore areas from policing and security, to punishment and social justice.
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.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
- Constitutional and Administrative Law
- Introduction to Contemporary Criminology
- Contract Law
- Criminal Law
- Tort Law
- Cybercrime and Policing
- Ruskin Module (15 credits)
- Equity, Trusts and Succession
- Revolving Doors: Punishment and Rehabilitation *
- Hanging, Prisons and Community Service: Crime and Punishment in Britain Throughout the Ages *
- Violence, Gender and Victimisation *
- Intoxicants and Intoxication *
- Dark Web Policing and Control *
- Property Law
- EU Law
- Undergraduate Major Project
- Criminal Litigation
- Environmental Justice and Green Criminology *
- Police and Counter-terrorism *
- Ethics in Practice: Healthcare Law and the Environment *
- Organised Crime *
- Comparative and Global Criminal Justice *
- Criminology and Policing in Policy and Practice *
Facilities
Gain practical experience in mock court rooms and Law Clinics, where you can volunteer under the supervision of qualified solicitors.
You can also benefit from:
- a professional mentoring scheme
- an undergraduate researcher scheme
- ARU’s student Law Society, which takes part in national competitions.