Law, Criminology and Criminal Justice LLB (Hons)
Teesside University
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Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)

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Teesside University Middlesbrough Campus

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15-SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)

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Teesside University Middlesbrough Campus

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Start date

15-SEP-25

Duration

3 Years

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**Course overview**: The Law, Criminology and Criminal Justice degree is a multi-disciplinary course that allows you to develop expertise in law and provides you with a strong introduction to core principles relating to crime, criminality and the criminal justice process. A law degree is a highly regarded qualification. You are trained to think, to question and to challenge. Many students study law to become a legal professional such as legal executive, solicitor or barrister, but a Teesside ...Read more


Course overview

: The Law, Criminology and Criminal Justice degree is a multi-disciplinary course that allows you to develop expertise in law and provides you with a strong introduction to core principles relating to crime, criminality and the criminal justice process. A law degree is a highly regarded qualification. You are trained to think, to question and to challenge. Many students study law to become a legal professional such as legal executive, solicitor or barrister, but a Teesside law degree opens up a wide range of professional roles for you, including within the criminal justice field, probation services, law enforcement and in the charitable and voluntary sectors. You could also be successful in management, recruitment or human resources. Whether you’re starting a career, developing an existing one or changing direction, a law degree presents many opportunities to you.The law can, and does, change on a daily basis – that's what makes it such a fascinating and vibrant subject to study. As a graduate you’ll be a creative problem solver, and an effective researcher with the ability to interpret, analyse and critique complex information. You’ll have highly developed written and oral communication skills and be able to formulate reasoned arguments and challenge decisions. You gain a valuable suite of skills and attributes, confidence, adaptability and resilience to succeed in your chosen career.Studying law at Teesside isn’t just about attending traditional lectures and sitting exams. We recognise that students learn in different ways and our innovative teaching and learning approaches, as well as diverse assessment methods, prepare you for the 21st century workplace.You have the opportunity to spend time in our replica court room which has the features of a modern court and offers invaluable courtroom experience in first-class facilities.In Year 2 you have the option to study a work-based learning module, where you obtain real-world experience through empowering members of the local community to access justice by providing pro bono legal advice through the work of our award-winning Law Clinic which works in partnership with lawyers, charities and voluntary organisations. This experience gives you chance to develop professional and practical skills, experience and knowledge in law which are crucial to any future career in legal practice as well as being very transferrable and useful in careers beyond law.We have strong employment links with law firms, charities and voluntary sector organisations in our region which provide unique employability opportunities. We have an exceptionally talented law and criminology team from a variety of backgrounds including the legal profession and academia enabling you to learn first-hand from their experience.


Top reasons to study this course at Teesside University

:1.You will be a valued member of our law, criminology and criminal justice community – fully supported and encouraged to succeed on the course, and beyond. We know our students and they know us.2. Your skillset is transferable and highly valued by a range of employers.3. Your fellow students will come from a range of backgrounds. You will study in an inclusive, diverse and supportive environment, which will enrich your learning experience.4. Your experienced and knowledgeable course team are research active and many are highly regarded researchers within their field.5. Our well-established links with the legal, criminal justice and other professions across the region and beyond creates opportunities for work experience, placements and permanent employment.


After the course

: This degree provides the knowledge and skills to pursue a variety of careers in the legal professions, criminal justice agencies and beyond. The tran

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WUSCA ranking:
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6/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
82nd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
100th
Law
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Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 88 = 12% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
12%
Sociology
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
93%
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Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Sociology graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Sociology graduate salary
£17,000
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Anna
29 Jan 24

The worst aspects of the university is how spread out all the buildings are, especially given we could have lectures across campus from eachother one finishing and one starting at..Read more

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88 - 112 Grades / Points required

88 - 112 tariff points from at least two A levels or equivalent. A level law is not essential.

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Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Law
39%
Sociology
21%
Business Studies
20%
English Language
19%
History
19%
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Anna
29 Jan 24
Criminology with Law BSc (Hons)
The worst aspects of the university is how spread out all the buildings are, especially given we could have lectures across campus from eachother one finishing and one starting at...
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Teesside University
Teesside University , Tees Valley

With its vibrant campus located in the heart of Middlesbrough in North East England, Teesside University is a friendly, modern...

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Teesside University
Borough Road Middlesbrough Stockton-On-Tees TS1 3BX United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Middlesbrough  0.4 miles away

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