Program Overview

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Law with Criminology (Placement Year) LLB Hons

The Law with Criminology (Placement Year) LLB Hons program at Lancaster University is a four-year undergraduate degree that combines the study of law and criminology. The program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the law and its application in society, as well as the social and psychological factors that contribute to criminal behavior.

Overview

The program is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of the law and its relationship to society, as well as the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue a career in law or a related field. The program includes a placement year, which provides students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in a legal or criminological setting.

Top Reasons to Study with Us

• 1st for Student satisfaction (Criminology) - The Guardian University Guide (2026)
• 3rd for Student satisfaction (Criminology) - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide (2026)
• 10th for Criminology - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide (2026)

Why Lancaster?

• Unravel technical legal topics: Uncover how Law shapes our society and take a critical look at the social, cultural, political, and economic contexts of crime and criminal justice
• Explore today's challenges: Examine crime through a social justice lens and explore topics such as drug-related crimes, sex offences, organised crime, and human rights violations
• Exceptional academic support: Work closely with world-class academics committed to innovative teaching and student support
• Build connections: Gain valuable real-world experience by taking part in our community Law Clinic or Street Law project, and meet law enforcement and criminal justice experts
• Prepare for success: Our Law Fair is attended by top lawyers and their recruitment teams and we have regular visits from top alumni
• Unlock your career potential: Tailored career advice to discover diverse pathways and practical steps you can take to achieve your goals

Law and Crime in Context and Society

Law is one of the most fascinating and intellectually challenging subjects you can choose. You will gain a good understanding of Law in context and wider societal issues. Building on the foundations of legal knowledge, you'll also learn about issues that are right at the heart of our society such as human rights law, litigation funding, legal history, property law and the right to protest.

Establish Professional Connections

We provide many opportunities for you to make professional connections with legal firms and criminal justice organisations.

Practical Experience is Key

To stand out as a graduate, you need practical real-world experience as well as academic prowess. In our Law Clinic you can interview clients and, supervised by a qualified solicitor, offer free legal advice to members of the local community on topics from family law and consumer disputes to wills and probate.

Great Student Support

At Lancaster we work hard to make sure you are supported throughout your degree and that your time with us is memorable, enjoyable and successful. The School of Law provides a friendly hub for students to drop in anytime.

Your Department

• School of Law
• Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences

Engage with Experts

Here at Lancaster, our School of Law staff combine extensive expertise in teaching with cutting edge research in areas such as Human Rights, International Law and Diplomacy, Commercial and Environmental Law.

Student Societies

You will find yourself part of a friendly, active student and staff community where you will feel at home. Many of our students make friends for life.

Your Placement Year

Sometimes known as a year in industry, your placement year will take place between your second and final year of study and this will extend your degree to four years.

Careers

Armed with a Law and Criminology degree from Lancaster University, and with the high-level skills you'll gain, you'll be ready for a wide array of roles across multiple sectors.

Entry Requirements

These are the typical grades that you will need to study this course. This section will tell you whether you need qualifications in specific subjects, what our English language requirements are, and if there are any extra requirements such as attending an interview or submitting a portfolio.

Qualifications and Typical Requirements

• A levels: AAB
• Access to HE Diploma: 36 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 9 Level 3 credits at Merit
• Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales: We accept the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in place of one A level, or equivalent qualification, as long as any subject requirements are met.
• BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD
• BTEC in combination with A levels: A level at grade B plus BTEC(s) at DD, or A levels at grade AB plus BTEC at D
• International Baccalaureate: 35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects
• Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers: We are happy to admit applicants on the basis of five Highers, but where we require a specific subject at A level, we will typically require an Advanced Higher in that subject.
• T levels: Distinction overall
• GCSE requirements: There are no specific GCSE requirements for this course, although we will look at your overall GCSE profile when considering your application as a whole.
• English language requirements: We require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for this programme.

Course Structure

We continually review and enhance our curriculum to ensure we are delivering the best possible learning experience, and to make sure that the subject knowledge and transferable skills you develop will prepare you for your future.

Core Modules

• Year 1:
  • Contract Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Explaining Criminology
  • Legal Systems and Justice
  • Legal Systems and Sources
  • Public Law
• Year 2:
  • Criminological Thought
  • Land Law
  • Tort Law
• Year 3: Work Based Learning Year
• Year 4:
  • Equity and Trusts Law
  • Optional modules

Optional Modules

• Business Law and Practice
• Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution
• Commercial Law
• Contemporary Issues in Policing
• Cybercrime and Cybercriminality
• Employment Law
• European Union Law
• Family Law
• Financial Crime
• Human Rights and Civil Liberties
• International Law
• International Law on Force, Territory and Human Rights
• Law and Young People
• Legal Tech and Innovation
• Measuring Crime
• Mediation and Conflict Resolution
• Organised Crime
• Understanding Criminological Fieldwork
• Youth Justice

Fees and Funding

Our annual tuition fee is set for a 12-month session, starting at the beginning of each academic year.

Undergraduate Tuition Fees for 2026/27

• Home: £9,790
• International: £25,490

Additional Fees and Funding Information

• College fees: £40 for undergraduates and research students and £15 for students on one-year courses.
• Computer equipment and internet access: You will also require access to a computer, along with reliable internet access.
• Study abroad courses: In addition to travel and accommodation costs, while you are studying abroad, you will need to have a passport and, depending on the country, there may be other costs such as travel documents (e.g. VISA or work permit) and any tests and vaccines that are required at the time of travel.
• Placement and industry year courses: In addition to possible commuting costs during your placement, you may need to buy clothing that is suitable for your workplace and you may have accommodation costs.

Scholarships and Bursaries

You will be automatically considered for our main scholarships and bursaries when you apply, so there's nothing extra that you need to do.

Scheme

• Lancaster Bursary: £1,000 in each year of study
• Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship – Home: £3,000 in your first year of study
• International Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship: £3,000, as a tuition fee reduction, per year of study
• Undergraduate International Regional Scholarship: £3,000, as a tuition fee reduction, per year of study
• International Study Centre Progression Scholarship: £3,000, as a tuition fee reduction, per year of study
• India Scholarship – Undergraduate: £3,000, as a tuition fee reduction, per year of study
• Lancaster Sanctuary Scholarship: Full fees, up to £5,000 per year living costs

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• Criminology and Psychology (Placement Year) BA Hons: CL87
• Criminology and Psychology (Study Abroad) BA Hons: CL88
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• Law with Criminology (Study Abroad) LLB Hons: MM15
• Sociology and Criminology BA Hons: LM39
• Sociology and Criminology (Placement Year) BA Hons: LM40
• Sociology and Criminology (Study Abroad) BA Hons: LM41

Important Information

The information on this site relates primarily to the stated entry year and every effort has been taken to ensure the information is correct at the time of publication.

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