Program Overview

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Law with Criminology LLB (Hons)

Overview

The Law with Criminology LLB (Hons) program at St Mary's University offers a comprehensive education in law and criminology, providing students with a deep understanding of the legal system and the social and psychological factors that contribute to criminal behavior.

Course Content

The program covers a wide range of topics, including:

• English Legal System
• Public Law
• Criminal Law
• Theoretical Introduction to Crime and Human Rights
• Public Law 2
• Criminal Law 2 (International Criminal Law)
• Tort Law
• EU Law
• Contract Law
• Criminalising Social Problems
• Race, Representation, and Multiculturalism
• Contract Law 2 (Consumer and Commercial Law)
• Tort Law 2 (Intellectual Property and Media Law)
• International Human Rights
• Property Law 1 (Land Law)
• Employment Law
• Extended Essay in Law
• Family Law
• Property Law 2 (Equity and Trusts)
• Company Law
• Insurance Law
• Law of International Trade
• Sports and the Law
• Medical Law
• Jurisprudence
• Modern Slavery: the identification, support and care of victims and survivors
• Representations of Crime in the Media
• Terrorism and Political Violence

Teaching Methods

The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Workshops
• Tutorials
• Field trips to local courts
• Moodle, the University's virtual learning environment

Assessment Methods

Assessment methods include:

• Written examinations
• Reports
• Essays
• Oral assessments
• Log
• Work placement supervisor assessment
• Poster presentation
• Portfolio
• Practical legal skills
• Multiple-choice question exams (MCQs)

Entry Requirements

• Standard offer: 112 UCAS points
• Contextual offer: 96 UCAS points
• GCSE grade 4/C or above in English and Maths, or an equivalent qualification
• International students: check country-specific pages for equivalents
• English language requirements: IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any section (or equivalent)

Fees and Funding

• Home students: £9,535 per year
• International students: £17,100 per year
• Additional costs: may be incurred depending on optional modules chosen and other projects undertaken
• Scholarships and bursaries: available to undergraduate students
• Living costs: vary depending on accommodation options and personal circumstances

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Law with Criminology LLB (Hons) program can pursue a wide range of career opportunities, including:

• Lawyers
• Civil servants
• Crime scene investigators
• Detectives
• Prison officers
• Social workers
• Charity officers
• Counsellors
• Political risk analysts
• Researchers

Research Areas

The program covers a wide range of research areas, including:

• Business and law
• Communications, humanities and social policy
• Education and teaching
• English and creative arts
• Human and applied sciences
• Theology and ethics

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• Academic support
• Career services
• Student wellbeing
• Chaplaincy
• Safety and security
• Cost of living advice and support
• Clinics

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• Accommodation
• Commuting
• Life on campus
• Students' Union
• Sport for students
• Campus facilities
• Our London location
• Student newsletter

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• Nationality guides
• Study at St Mary's
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• Spend a semester at St Mary's
• How to apply
• Accepting your offer
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• Summer schools

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• Widening participation and outreach

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