Law with Criminology LLB (Hons)

As the only 100% online provider offering LLB Law with Criminology, we're happy to take a different approach to the subject of law. And with the addition of key topics in criminology, you can explore these two complementary fields while gaining a Qualifying Law Degree through which you complete the academic stage of legal education whilst gaining speciality in Criminology.

You'll explore specialist topics including criminal law, criminology and criminal behaviour while also gaining a solid grounding in many essential legal topics such as:

  • legally enforceable contracts and the factors that render them unenforceable
  • tortious liability, negligence and duty of care
  • real property law, easements, covenants and mortgages
  • the establishment and management of trusts and complex property transactions

Towards the end of your study you will complete a detailed research project on any topic of interest within the scope of your degree. Participating in discussion forums and reflecting in your journal entries gives you plenty of opportunity to relate your course matter to your own experiences and use your new skills and knowledge in your existing role.

LLB (Hons) Award
January, March, May, July, October Start
Part-time Study Mode
48 months Duration

Entry Requirements For This Course

We know that many people from non-traditional backgrounds would succeed on our courses! That's why we offer two different entry routes, taking into account your prior work experience and relevant qualifications. You will also need to meet our English Language Requirements.

You will need to pass your first assignment set within the first three weeks of the course in order to continue with your studies.

Academic entry route

In order to satisfy the academic entry route requirements for our LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology, you must have the following qualifications as a minimum:

  • two A-levels or equivalent

Work experience entry route

In order to satisfy the work experience entry route requirements for our LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology, you must meet the following criteria:

  • GCSE Maths and English at grade C or above, or equivalent
  • three years' relevant work experience

English language requirements

As our courses are delivered in English, a high proficiency with English is required. If English is not your first language, your English ability should be equivalent to an IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0. Don't worry if you don't hold an IELTS or equivalent qualification - we offer a free online English test to assess your proficiency.

You don't need to prove your English ability if you are a national of, or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree in, any of these countries.

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