Program Overview

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Introduction to Law with Criminology LLB (Hons)

The Law with Criminology LLB (Hons) program at the University of Liverpool is a comprehensive undergraduate degree that combines the study of law with criminology. This program allows students to develop a deep understanding of the legal system and the social, political, and economic factors that influence crime and criminal justice.

Program Structure

The program is a three-year full-time course that consists of a combination of mandatory and optional modules. In the first year, students take mandatory modules that provide a foundation in law and criminology, including Introduction to Crime and Society, Controlling Crime - An Introduction, Foundations of Law and Social Justice, Law of Contract, and Public Law.

Year One Modules

• FOUNDATIONS OF LAW AND SOCIAL JUSTICE (LAW102) - 30 credits
• LAW OF CONTRACT (LAW105) - 30 credits
• PUBLIC LAW (LAW106) - 30 credits
• INTRODUCTION TO CRIME AND SOCIETY (SOCI107) - 15 credits
• CONTROLLING CRIME - AN INTRODUCTION (SOCI108) - 15 credits

Year Two

In the second year, students continue to take mandatory modules that build on the foundation established in the first year, including Law of Tort, Equity & Trusts, Land Law, and Criminological Perspectives and Their Applications.

Year Two Modules

• LAW OF TORT (LAW209) - 30 credits
• EQUITY & TRUSTS (LAW211) - 30 credits
• LAND LAW (LAW242) - 15 credits
• LAW AND SOCIAL JUSTICE IN ACTION (LAW212)
• CRIMINOLOGICAL PERSPECTIVES AND THEIR APPLICATIONS (SOCI244) - 30 credits

Year Three

In the final year, students have the opportunity to specialize in specific areas of law and criminology by choosing from a wide range of optional modules. These modules allow students to develop expertise in areas that align with their interests and career aspirations.

Year Three Modules

Students must choose 30 credits from the optional Law modules and 30 credits from the optional Criminology modules. Some of the available modules include:

• CLINICAL LEGAL SKILLS - A LAW CLINIC MODULE (LAW321) - 15 credits
• PUBLIC INTEREST LAWYERING (LAW364) - 15 credits
• BANKING LAW (LAW317) - 15 credits
• COMPANY LAW (LAW029) - 15 credits
• COMPETITION LAW (LAW374) - 15 credits
• COMMERCIAL LAW (LAW318) - 15 credits
• CORPORATE INSOLVENCY LAW (LAW373) - 15 credits
• INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW I: INTRODUCTION TO COPYRIGHT LAW (LAW338) - 15 credits
• INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW II: INTRODUCTION TO TRADE MARKS AND PATENTS (LAW339) - 15 credits
• THE REGULATION OF EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES: LAW, ETHICS AND GOVERNANCE (LAW342) - 15 credits
• ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND THE FUTURE OF LEGAL SERVICES (LAW383) - 15 credits
• PRIVACY, SURVEILLANCE AND THE LAW OF SOCIAL MEDIA (LAW341) - 15 credits
• INTERNATIONAL LAW IN CURRENT AFFAIRS (LAW354) - 15 credits
• MEDICAL LAW AND ETHICS I (LAW051) - 15 credits
• MEDICAL LAW AND ETHICS II (LAW052) - 15 credits
• CRIMINAL EVIDENCE (LAW033) - 15 credits
• FAMILY LAW (LAW316) - 15 credits
• EMPLOYMENT LAW: RIGHTS AND JUSTICE AT WORK (LAW349) - 15 credits
• ADVANCED PUBLIC LAW (LAW343) - 15 credits
• SPORTS LAW (LAW347) - 15 credits
• ANIMAL LAW (LAW348) - 15 credits
• ASYLUM AND IMMIGRATION LAW (LAW335) - 15 credits
• PRINCIPLES OF INTERNATIONAL LAW (LAW353) - 15 credits
• INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS LAW (LAW308) - 15 credits
• JURISPRUDENCE (LAW332) - 15 credits
• COMPARATIVE LAW (LAW344) - 15 credits
• CLINICAL LEGAL SKILLS - A LAW CLINIC MODULE (LAW322) - 15 credits
• PUBLIC INTEREST LAWYERING SEMESTER 2 (LAW369) - 15 credits
• HEALTH, LIFECOURSE & SOCIETY (SOCI307) - 15 credits
• GENDER AND CRIME (SOCI308) - 15 credits
• GENDER, THE BODY AND IDENTITY (SOCI315) - 15 credits
• GENDER AND THE WELFARE STATE (SOCI332) - 15 credits
• SOCIOLOGIES OF CLASS AND INEQUALITY (SOCI335) - 15 credits
• DRUGS, CRIME AND SOCIETY (SOCI339) - 15 credits
• CONTEMPORARY CULTURE AND THE SEDUCTIONS OF CRIME (SOCI340) - 15 credits
• MILITARY, MILITARISM, IDENTITY AND PLACE (SOCI345) - 15 credits
• DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY AS SOCIAL RESEARCH (SOCI348) - 15 credits
• CRIME, JUSTICE AND THE SEX INDUSTRY (SOCI349) - 15 credits
• THE RISK SOCIETY: CRIME, SECURITY AND PUBLIC POLICY (SOCI320) - 15 credits
• YOUTH CRIME, YOUTH CULTURE AND SOCIAL CONTROL (SOCI323) - 15 credits
• CULTURE, ECONOMY AND CITIES (SOCI327) - 15 credits
• ALCOHOL, CRIME AND SOCIETY (SOCI337) - 15 credits
• COMMUNITY AND THE PROBLEM OF CRIME (SOCI341) - 15 credits
• GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL CRIMES AND JUSTICE (SOCI344) - 15 credits
• 'RACE', COMMUNITY AND IDENTITY (SOCI346) - 15 credits
• DEATH, SPIRITS AND SPIRITUALITY (SOCI352) - 15 credits
• COMMUNITY AND PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT IN CRIME AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE (SOCI369) - 15 credits
• ARCHITECTURE AND POWER: PARLIAMENTS, PRISONS AND COURTS (SOCI372) - 15 credits

Teaching and Assessment

The program is taught through a combination of large group lectures and small class sessions, such as tutorials, seminars, or workshops. Formal lectures provide a sound understanding of relevant legal topics, while tutorials and seminars require active student participation and are effective in assisting students in applying the law to practical situations.

Assessment Methods

Assessment takes many forms, each appropriate to the learning outcomes of the module in question. Degrees are classified on the basis of 240 credits, taken across the final two years in each program. Year Two contributes 30% to the overall classification, and the final year contributes 70% to the overall classification.

Careers and Employability

The Law with Criminology LLB (Hons) program is designed to equip students with a range of social scientific, analytic, and communication skills, as well as transferable skills valued by many employers in a range of industries. The majority of graduates enter the legal profession, but the program also prepares students for careers in areas such as the civil service, banking, construction, charities, and international non-governmental organizations.

Fees and Funding

The tuition fees for the Law with Criminology LLB (Hons) program are as follows:

• UK fees: ｣9,790 per year (full-time)
• International fees: ｣27,000 per year (full-time)
• Year in industry fee: ｣1,955
• Year abroad fee: ｣1,465 (applies to year in China)

Scholarships and Bursaries

The University of Liverpool offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to help pay tuition and living expenses. These include:

• The Liverpool Bursary: up to ｣2,000 per year for UK students with a household income below ｣35,000
• Asylum Seekers Scholarship: full tuition fee waiver and help with study costs for asylum seekers
• Care Leavers' Opportunity Bursary: ｣3,000 per year for UK students who have spent 13 or more weeks in Local Authority care since age 14
• Cowrie Foundation Scholarship: up to ｣8,000 per year for UK students with a Black African or Caribbean heritage and a household income of ｣25,000 or less

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the Law with Criminology LLB (Hons) program are as follows:

• A levels: AAA
• T levels: considered in a relevant subject
• GCSE: English and Maths grade C/4
• BTEC: D* and AA at A Level, or D* D* and A at A Level
• International Baccalaureate: 36 points overall with no score less than 4
• Irish Leaving Certificate: H1, H1, H2, H2, H2, H2
• Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher: AAA in three Advanced Highers
• Welsh Baccalaureate: Advanced A, plus grades AA at A level
• Access: pass relevant Access to HE Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits with 39 at Distinction and 6 at Merit

English Language Requirements

International students must demonstrate competence in the use of English language, unless they are from a majority English-speaking country. The University of Liverpool accepts a variety of international language tests and country-specific qualifications.

Conclusion

The Law with Criminology LLB (Hons) program at the University of Liverpool is a comprehensive and engaging undergraduate degree that combines the study of law with criminology. With its strong focus on research-connected teaching, active learning, and authentic assessment, this program is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and attributes needed to succeed in a range of careers.