Program Overview

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Law and Criminal Justice LLB Honours

Overview

The Law and Criminal Justice LLB Honours course is a unique program that combines a qualifying law degree with specialist teaching in criminal justice. This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the law and its application in the criminal justice system.

Course Structure

The course is divided into three years, with the option to spend an additional year studying abroad. The first year covers the fundamentals of law, including criminal law, introduction to legal practice, and introduction to rights and the law. The second year builds on this foundation, with modules such as business law, child protection law and policy, and criminology and the law. The third year allows students to specialize in areas such as advanced criminal law, clinical legal practice, and international criminal justice.

Entry Requirements

• A Levels: BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points)
• T levels: 112 UCAS Tariff points
• International Baccalaureate: 112 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme
• BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
• BTEC Diploma: DD
• Access: 112 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course
• GCSE English Language: grade 4/C – IB grade 4 Higher Level
• GCSE Maths: grade 4/C – IB grade 4
• IELTS: 6.0 overall, with 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in the other components

Tuition Fees

• UK tuition fee: £9,535 (Price per academic year)
• International tuition fee: £17,600 (Price per academic year)

Teaching and Assessment

The course is taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and problem-based learning. Assessment methods include written exams, coursework, and practical assessments.

Supporting You

The University of Westminster offers a range of support services, including study support, personal tutors, and a student advice team.

Course Location

The course is based at the University of Westminster's Regent Campus, which is located in the heart of London.

Related Courses

• Law LLB Honours
• Law with French Law LLB Honours
• European Legal Studies LLB Honours

Research Areas

The course covers a range of research areas, including:

• Cinematic Justice
• Criminal Law
• Introduction to Criminal Justice
• Introduction to Legal Practice
• Introduction to Rights and the Law
• Legal Systems, Cultures and Ideas
• Mooting and Advocacy
• Private Law
• Public Law

Career Opportunities

The course provides a range of career opportunities, including:

• Barrister
• Fundraiser
• Legal Executive
• Policy developer
• Prison officer
• Researcher
• Solicitor
• Victim support officer

International Opportunities

The University of Westminster offers a range of international opportunities, including study abroad programs and international partnerships.

Course Leader

The course leader is Seema Kandelia, a Senior Lecturer in the Westminster Law School.

Course Team

The course team includes:

• Dr Stephanie Roberts - Senior Lecturer
• Dr Paul Betts - Senior Lecturer
• Dr Oliver Phillips - Reader
• David Stewart - Principal Lecturer
• Professor Adam Lazowski - Professor

Industry Links

The Westminster Law School has built up a network of partnerships with the legal profession and the criminal justice sector, including:

• Goldsmiths Chambers
• Howard League for Penal Reform
• Kingsley Napier LLP
• Liberty
• Penal Reform Trust
• Sheridans
• Tuckers Solicitors

Graduate Employers

Graduates from the course have gone on to work for a range of employers, including:

• Crown Prosecution Service
• Financial Ombudsman Service
• Kingsley Napley LLP
• Latham and Watkins LLP
• Mackrell Solicitors
• Serious Fraud Office
• Sheridans
• Westkin Associates
• Winckworth Sherwood LLP

Job Roles

The course provides a range of job opportunities, including:

• Barrister
• Fundraiser
• Legal Executive
• Policy developer
• Prison officer
• Researcher
• Solicitor
• Victim support officer

Professional Recognition

The course provides a high-quality legal education that is intellectually aligned with both SQE1 and SQE2 (Solicitors' Qualifying Exams). It meets the requirements of the Bar Standards Board and the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives.