Program Overview

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Law with Criminology, LLB Hons

Our law with criminology degree is aimed at those who want to study the main range of legal knowledge, and complement this with knowledge of the causes, consequences and prevention of crime.

You will study essential areas of law, including Criminal Law and Public Law. In your final year you will be able to choose a specialist law module, such as Immigration Law, Company Law or Family Law.

You will also study Criminology modules such as Foundations of Criminology and Policing and Society.

The curriculum will be complemented by a range of employability opportunities that you can apply for. These include mentor programmes with relevant organisations, assisting lawyers in our Legal Advice Centre, the Innocence Project London, our Community Street Law Project, and moots and mock trials.

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UCAS points

120 (view full requirements)

Course/institution codes

ML10 G LLB/LawC

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• 2026/27

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School

Law and Criminology

Location

Greenwich Campus

Duration

3 years full-time

Start month

September

Home* /international fees 2025/26

£9,535 /£17,500

What you should know about this course

• This degree includes the foundations of legal knowledge recognised by the Bar Standards Board
• This degree incorporates knowledge and skills relevant to the Solicitors Regulation Authority’s Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE)
• Core and specialised legal knowledge is complimented by a choice of criminology content, thus providing a holistic approach to crime and criminal justice
• Employability enhancing opportunities and mentor schemes bridge the gap between theory and practice, and develop transferable and specialised skills
• The degree is suited to those seeking employment within the legal profession and in related areas, such as the police.
• The Department for Education has indicated that it intends to raise the Home tuition fee limit from £9,250 to £9,535 for 2025/26.

Home tuition fee limits: Find out more

What you will study

Modules subject to change

We continually review our courses to ensure they meet the evolving needs of students, employers, and professional bodies. We’re currently reviewing the modules for this course, with the goal of finalising the content by May 2025. In the unlikely event that the modules aren’t confirmed before the start date, we will help you find an alternative course.

Year 1

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Public Law (30 credits)
• Law of Contract (Level 4) (30 credits)
• Legal System and Legal Skills (30 credits)
• Foundations of Criminology (30 credits)

Year 2:

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Land Law (30 credits)
• Law of Torts (30 credits)
• Criminal Law (30 credits)
• Policing and Society (30 credits)

Year 3:

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Equity and Trusts (30 credits)
• European Union Law (L6) (15 credits)

Students are required to choose 75 credits from this list of options.

• Company and Partnership Law (30 credits)
• Law of Evidence (30 credits)
• Family Law (30 credits)
• Intellectual Property Law (30 credits)
• Dissertation in Law (30 credits)
• Financial Services: Law, Regulation and Practice (30 credits)
• Competition Law (30 credits)
• Legal Work Placement (30 credits)
• Commercial Law (30 credits)
• International Law (30 credits)
• Advanced Criminal Law (30 credits)
• Immigration and Asylum Law (30 credits)
• Medical Law (30 credits)
• Undergraduate Research Placement (30 credits)
• Women, Power, Crime and Justice (30 credits)
• Crime in the City, Crime and the State (30 credits)
• Gangs, Guns and Knife Crime (15 credits)
• Drugs and Us: Crime, Health, Politics, and Culture (15 credits)
• Penology (15 credits)

Entry requirements

If you are a UK citizen or have permanent residency from outside the UK

• 120 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, Access to HE and all other qualifications with UCAS Tariff points.

Contextual Admissions

• We make Contextual offers to this programme. Applicants that meet specific eligibility criteria will be made a contextual offer with a reduced tariff of up to 16 UCAS Tariff points. Other entry requirements such as GCSEs, Interview, etc., will still need to be met. For further information, please see our Contextual Admissions Policy.

We also accept applications if you wish to transfer from another institution, and have already studied 1 or 2 years of a relevant course at level 4 or 5 and wish to continue your education at the University of Greenwich.

For more information, use our contact form or call us on .

You can also read our admissions policy.

International entry requirements

The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses.

For detailed information on the academic and English language requirements, please find your country in our directory.

Alternatively, please contact us at .

How you will learn

Teaching

Learning takes place through a combination of timetabled learning and independent study.

You can view more information about how each module is taught within our 'What you will study' section.

Seminars and workshops enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups. You will also be able to meet your personal tutor. Timetabled learning may fall between 9am and 9pm depending on your courses and tutorials.

Class sizes

If approved, this course will run for the first time from September 2023 so we are unable to give an indication of class sizes.

Independent learning

Outside of timetabled sessions, you'll need to dedicate self-study time (around 20-30 hours per week) to prepare for seminars, coursework, presentations, tests and exams.

You can use Stockwell Street library and online resources to support further reading and research.

In addition, you can also apply to participate in a variety of activities beyond your studies which may help to supplement your general awareness and understanding of the subject:

• Employability events
• Peer and alumni mentoring
• Employability mentor schemes
• Mock trials and moots
• Greenwich Street Law
• Innocence Project London
• The Legal Advice Centre
• Student societies

Overall workload

If you are studying full-time, you should expect the workload to be similar to a full-time job. Each module you study towards this degree is worth 15 or 30 credits. These represent around 150 or 300 study hours respectively. If you receive 72 contact hours for a 30-credit module, you should expect to commit 228 hours to independent study to complete it successfully.

Assessment

You can view how each module is assessed within our 'What you will study' section.

Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.

Feedback summary

We aim to give feedback on assignments within 15 working days.

Dates and timetables

The academic year runs from September to June.

Full teaching timetables are not usually available until term has started. For any queries, please use our contact form.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Cohort | Full time | Part time | Distance learning
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Home* | £9,535 | N/A | N/A
International | £17,500 | N/A | N/A

University is a great investment in your future. English-domiciled graduate annual salaries were £10,500 more than non-graduates in 2023 - and the UK Government projects that 88% of new jobs by 2035 will be at graduate level.

(Source: DfE Graduate labour market statistics: 2023/DfE Labour market and skills projections: 2020 to 2035).

Fees information

• The Department for Education has indicated that it intends to raise the Home tuition fee limit from £9,250 to £9,535 for 2025/26.

Home tuition fee limits: Find out more

Careers and placements

Will I have a work placement?

You will have the option to select a law placement module* for which you will be required to undertake a short-term placement. The module will be assessed on your reflection on this placement and how you can apply your knowledge to the workplace. Many placements are found through our network of industry contacts, and students are supported in securing these. (* As above, the course and all modules are currently subject to validation.)

How long is my placement?

Placements are normally one day a week for either one or two terms depending on the number of credits available from the module.

What are the financial arrangements?

Placements are usually unpaid.

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

This degree has been designed to set graduates up for a wide range of professions. Graduates may choose to go on to undertake the further study and training required in order to qualify to practise as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales. While this course is new, graduates from Greenwich's existing LLB course have gone on to become solicitors, advocates and barristers, paralegal and legal assistants, compliance officers and underwriters.

A background in criminology can also lead to employment in human services, including the police and prison, probation and security services, youth offending services, drug and alcohol counselling, The Home Office, UK Visas and Immigration, and HM Revenue & Customs.

This degree will help students to develop strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills - all providing a solid foundation for other occupations in the public and private sectors. Alternative career paths might include careers in teaching and the civil service, the financial sector, NGOs, social work, child protection, mental health, journalism, civil service, local government, and charities.

Are internships available?

Students are encouraged to take up summer internships during the summer holidays, though it is up to the student to find them. Support is available to students from the Employability and Careers Service when applying for placements and internships.

Do you provide employability services?

Employability activities take place all the time at Greenwich and students are encouraged to take part in as many opportunities as possible. The central Employability and Careers Service provides support for students preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles, such as CV clinics, mock interviews and employability skills workshops. In addition, your School has a dedicated Employability Officer who will be organising work-related activities throughout the year which will help you to build you industry knowledge and networks.

Accommodation

Greenwich

Living in halls of residence is a great way to make new friends and get into the social side of university life. With four great locations, all minutes away from the campus and the centre of historic Greenwich , you will be at the heart of one of the most beautiful university settings in the UK.

Rooms start at £146.30/wk and include Wi-Fi, utility bills, access to our on-campus gym and 24-hour security - and just a 10-minute train journey to central London. Students based at our Greenwich campus can also choose to live the Student Village at Avery Hill, which is only a short ride on our free shuttle bus.

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Support and advice

Academic skills and study support

We want you to make the most of your time with us. You can access study skills support through your tutor, our subject librarians, and our online academic skills centre.

Where appropriate, we provide support in academic English and mathematics. If you need to use particular IT packages for a specific module, we provide training for this.

Do you provide employability services?

Employability activities take place all the time at Greenwich and students are encouraged to take part in as many opportunities as possible. The central Employability and Careers Service provides support for students preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles, such as CV clinics, mock interviews and employability skills workshops. In addition, your School has a dedicated Employability Officer who will be organising work-related activities throughout the year which will help you to build you industry knowledge and networks.