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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Llandaff Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
4 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Llandaff Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
4 Years
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Cardiff Met - Llandaff
Full Time
SEP-26
4 Years
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If you’re fascinated by why people break the law, gripped by headlines around wrongful convictions or want to understand criminal behaviour through both a societal and legal lens, our cutting-edge Law and Criminology degree could be the perfect course for you.Gain an in-depth understanding of legal systems and the social dynamics of crime. Cultivate critical thinking, analytical skills, and a nuanced grasp of legal principles.Our contemporary Law and Criminology degree empowers you to navigate complex legal frameworks, advocate for justice, and contribute to the prevention and resolution of criminal issues.By taking a critical approach to both the law and how it is used, you will foster a deeper awareness of justice and fairness to prepare you for a range of careers in the criminal justice and legal professions, such as a solicitor, probation officer or fraud investigator.Throughout your degree you’ll have many opportunities to delve into real-world experiences through work placements and links with industry. If you study on the four-year (sandwich) course, you’ll spend a year away from the University on a work placement after year two.Modules have been developed to futureproof you, preparing you for rapid developments within your future careers that will inevitably come with the AI age.You’ll leave us as an insightful professional ready to effect change or work within the criminal justice system and beyond.Course Length:Three years full-time.Four years full-time if undertaking foundation year or year-long sandwich placement.Five years full-time if undertaking foundation year and year-long sandwich placement.
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A levelA level:
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Scottish Higher:
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UCAS Tariff:
32 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
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GCSE/National 4/National 5:
GCSEs (Grades A-C) including English Language and Mathematics or Mathematics - Numeracy at grade C / grade 4 or above. Scottish National 5 subjects at grade C or above to include English Language and Maths. Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
24 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
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OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:
PP Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:
PPP Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
PPP Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024):
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Students living in
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£16,000 per year
Students from International
This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
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