Program Overview

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Law with Criminal Justice LLB (Hons)

Overview

Gain a rich understanding of the key components and fundamentals of Law and Criminal Justice through the learning on this degree.

Course Details

Study Options

• Full-Time, Part-Time at Exton Park, Chester
• Full-Time with Foundation Year at Exton Park, Chester

Level

• Undergraduate

UCAS Code

• M1L4

UCAS Points

• 120

Start Date

• Oct 2025, Oct 2026

Duration

• 3-6 years

Location

• Exton Park, Chester

UK Fees

• £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

International Fees

• £14,450 per year for a full-time course* (2025/26)

Course Leader

• Dr Niel Gillard

Course Structure

Year 1

• Contract Law (20 Credits) Core
• Public Law (20 Credits) Core
• Legal System, Skills and Professional Development (20 Credits) Core
• Law in Context (20 Credits) Core
• Law, Ethics and Morality (20 Credits) Core
• Principles of Property Law (20 Credits) Core

Year 2

• Criminal Law (20 Credits) Core
• Tort Law (20 Credits) Core
• Law: Practice and Profession (20 Credits) Core
• Law Experiential (20 Credits) Core
• Criminological Theory (20 Credits) Core
• Criminalisation and Injustices in Society (20 Credits) Core

Year 3

• Major Law Project (40 Credits) Core
• Equity, Trusts and Property Law II (20 Credits) Core
• Choice of one module:
  • Medical Law and Ethics (20 Credits) Optional
  • Discrimination Law (20 Credits) Optional
• Choice of one pathway:
  • Evidence and Advanced Criminal stream (40 Credits)
  • Human Rights and Social Justice stream (40 Credits)

Entry Requirements

Home Students

• UCAS points: 120
• GCE A Level: Typical offer – BBC-BBB
• BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM
• International Baccalaureate: 28 points
• Irish / Scottish Highers: Irish Highers: H3, H3, H3, H3, H3 Scottish Highers: BBBB
• Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma, to include 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above
• T Level: T Level - Merit
• OCR Cambridge Technicals: OCR Extended Diploma: DDM
• Extra Information: Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.

International Students

• UCAS points: 72
• GCE A level: 72 points overall, including grade D in A level
• BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma: MMP
• International Baccalaureate: 24 points
• Irish / Scottish Highers: Irish Highers: H4 H4 H4 H4 H4 Scottish Highers: CCDD
• Access requirements: Access to HE Diploma – Pass overall
• T Level: T Level: Pass (D or E on the core)
• OCR Cambridge Technicals: OCR Extended Diploma: MMP
• Extra Information: Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced and A level General Studies will be recognised in our offer. We will also consider a combination of A Levels and BTECs/OCRs.

Fees and Funding

Home Students

• £9,535 per year for a full-time course (2025/26)

International Students

• £14,450 per year for a full-time course* (2025/26)

Foundation Year

• £5,760 for the first foundation year (2025/26)
• £9,535 per year from the second year onwards (2025/26)

Additional Costs

• Books, printing, photocopying, educational stationery and related materials
• Specialist clothing
• Travel to placements
• Optional field trips
• Software

Bursaries

• The University of Chester supports fair access for students who may need additional support through a range of bursaries and scholarships.

Who You'll Learn From

• Dr Niel Gillard
• Dr Erin O'leary
• Gary Robinson
• Dr Matt Garrett
• Dr Sue Lazer
• Rosie Sinclair
• Kate Mccarthy
• John Morrow
• Megan Cowan
• Caroline Chappell
• Andy Todd
• Professor Chantal Davies

Where You'll Study

• Wheeler, Chester

Facilities

• On-site library
• Social spaces
• Wheeler Reception
• Lecture Theatre CRV139
• Law Mooting Room
• Lecture Theatre CRV119
• Crime Scene House, Living Room
• Crime Scene House, Kitchen
• Crime Scene House, Bedroom

Your Future Career

Job Prospects

• The range of teaching and assessment methods used on the course, as well as the excellent opportunities for self-development, assists students in demonstrating, on graduation, an extensive range of skills that are transferable to a variety of professions.

Progression Options

• Our graduates have gone on to successful careers as solicitors and barristers as well as other professional roles and further study.

Careers Service

• The University has an award-winning Careers and Employability service which provides a variety of employability-enhancing experiences; through the curriculum, through employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice and guidance.