Program Overview

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About our foundation years

Our Foundation Year courses are perfect for you if you...

• are returning to education after a long time, or you don't have the qualifications for direct entry into our degree programmes
• are thinking of re-training and would like an introduction to the area
• are an international student wanting an additional year to adapt to the UK academic system
• are still evaluating which degree pathway at UEL is the right one for you

Please note: Foundation years can only be studied full-time. However, you can transfer to part-time delivery once you have completed your foundation year. Please apply to the full-time option if you wish to study in this way.

Criminology and Law BA (Hons)

Overview

Criminology and law are a perfect fit, combining a social science approach to crime with an understanding of core legal principles and institutions.

You will:

• study the causes and consequences of crime by looking at current theories, issues, and debates, integral to criminology and law.
• gain an understanding of the criminal justice system, and institutions such as the police, courts, prisons, and probation service, which are crucial for anyone studying a criminology and law degree.
• explore the relationships between the law, individuals, and society, and how the law fits into the social, political, and cultural context of the society we live in, a critical component of law and criminology studies.

Course options

Start date September 2025

Degree

UCAS code: M UCAS points

Academic requirements

• 112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator, including:
  • A Levels in at least two subjects
  • BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM
  • BTEC Diploma – DD
  • Access to HE Diploma
  • T Levels
  • International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level

International Qualifications

We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.

English Language requirements

• IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in Writing and Speaking; and 5.5 in Listening and Reading (or recognised equivalent).

Mature applicants and those without formal qualifications

As an inclusive university, we recognise those who have been out of education for some time may not have the formal qualifications usually required. We welcome applications from those who can demonstrate their enthusiasm and commitment to study and have the relevant life/work experience that equips them to succeed on the course.

Admissions policy

We are committed to fair admissions and access by recruiting students regardless of their social, cultural or economic background. Our admissions policy sets out the principles and procedures we use to admit new students for all courses offered by the university and its partners.

Fees

UK/Home students

• £9,535 per year

International students

• £15,560 per year

Modules

Year 1

• Mental Wealth: Introduction to Professional Studies
• Introduction to Crime and Punishment
• Legal Skills
• Criminal Justice Process
• Public Law

Year 2

• Mental Wealth: The Legal Professional
• Criminal Law
• Public Law II: Human Rights Proceedings
• Crime and Social History
• Crime Policy into Practice
• Policing and Society: Critical Perspectives

Year 3

• Leadership Skills for Justice (MW)
• Mental Wealth: Professional Standards & Ethics
• Clinical Legal Education
• Company Law
• Family Law
• Client Practice
• Civil & Criminal Litigation
• Evidence
• Commercial Law
• Banking Law
• Consumer Law
• Employment Law
• Corporate Governance & Ethics
• Human Rights & Equality
• Law & Medical Ethics
• Sports Law
• Criminology Project
• Psychological Criminology
• Cybercrime
• Race, Ethnicity, Crime and Justice
• Youth Crime, Gangs and Sub-culture
• Work-based learning (Term 1 and 2)
• Policing and Criminal Investigation
• Mentally Disordered Suspects, Defendants and Offenders

Career prospects

Our criminology and law graduates have gone on to roles like a solicitor's apprentice, advising clients on legal matters.

Roles you could go into with this combined criminology and law degree include crime analyst, civil servant, criminologist (with further training) or case manager at an NGO.

How we support your career ambitions

We offer dedicated career support, and further opportunities to thrive, such as volunteering and industry networking. Our courses are created in collaboration with employers and industry to ensure they accurately reflect the real-life practices of your future career and provide you with the essential skills needed.

How you'll learn

When not attending timetabled lectures or workshops, you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. This will typically involve skills development through online study, reading journal articles and books, working on individual and group projects, and preparing coursework assignments and presentations.

How you'll be assessed

Assessment tasks are mainly spread across the year to make the workload manageable. Assessment methods include group work, exams and individual work including essays, presentations, case studies, professional development and practical activities depending on the nature of the course.

Campus and facilities

University Square Stratford is one of London's most modern and well-equipped campuses. It serves 3,400 students and is the base for our courses in law and criminology, dance and performing arts, and the Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Modern facilities include: performing arts spaces; three performance studios; the Harvard lecture theatre, with live lecture capture technology; the multimedia Weston Learning Centre; a dedicated MBA suite and teaching space; a 300-seat specialised tiered lecture; and a simulated courtroom for mooting experience.

Who teaches this course

This course is delivered by the Royal Docks School of Business and Law.

The teaching team includes qualified academics, practitioners and industry experts as guest speakers.