Law with Criminology LLB (Hons)
University of Birmingham
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The undergraduate LLB Law with Criminology degree is a qualifying law degree taught collaboratively between Birmingham Law School and the School of Social Policy, drawing upon the significant expertise of academic staff in both Schools to offer a wide range of specialist modules in Criminology.With a particular emphasis on the nature, extent, causes, and control of criminal behaviour in individuals and society, this exciting undergraduate LLB Law degree provides students with a rigorous and ...Read more

The undergraduate LLB Law with Criminology degree is a qualifying law degree taught collaboratively between Birmingham Law School and the School of Social Policy, drawing upon the significant expertise of academic staff in both Schools to offer a wide range of specialist modules in Criminology.With a particular emphasis on the nature, extent, causes, and control of criminal behaviour in individuals and society, this exciting undergraduate LLB Law degree provides students with a rigorous and critical understanding of these issues. It explores social responses to crime and criminality, and looks at the processes and consequences of law making, law breaking and law enforcement.Criminology complements and contextualises legal study, and is an extremely useful addition to those looking to practice criminal law or work in the criminal justice system.For almost 100 years Birmingham Law School have made a major contribution to teaching and scholarship, and you’ll learn from prestigious academics who are working at the top of their field influencing law and policy around the world.


Why study this course?


Connections and real-world opportunities

- UoB placement schemes, annual law fairs, and visits to leading firms connect you to the sector. Our Centre for Employability, Professional Legal Education and Research (CEPLER) runs pro bono groups, mooting competitions, and more.


Opportunities to be a changemaker

- Join 1 of 14 Pro Bono Projects offered at Birmingham Law School. Projects range from securing equal access to justice for those facing the death penalty in the United States through Amicus Charity, to informing policy on electric car battery recycling with the Environmental Law Matters research team.


Extensive choice of modules

- Tailor your undergraduate Law degree to suit your interests in your final year with our vast range of optional modules including topics such as Counter Terrorism Law, Advocacy and Employment Law in Practice.


Optional year abroad opportunities

- study overseas at a partner institution and experience an incredible new culture, an alternative perspective on Law, and a different academic environment. Undergraduate Law students have had the opportunity to study all over the world in countries including Canada, Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, France, Germany and Japan.


Excellent graduate prospects

- As the 3rd most targeted University for Graduate Employability in the 2023 High Fliers Report, recent Law graduates have gone on to work for companies including Eversheds, Pinsent Masons, Gowling WLG and HSBC. 89% of our law students are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022).


Top 25 in the UK for Law in the Complete University Guide 2024


Top 25 for Law (Joint) in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024

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Sociology
WUSCA ranking:
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These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
44/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
18th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
13th
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100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
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93%
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Law graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Law graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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Amar
30 Jan 24

Best has to be the support network that's built between students and peers. Worst has rto be as a commuter it's hard to integrate at the beginning...Read more

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Raj
30 Jan 24

Good student support and range of helpful facilities. Range of student groups for all..Read more

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A level:

AAA Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

D*D*D* Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

We prefer applications from students offering at least two A levels from our list of preferred subjects:Accounting, Ancient History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Classical Civilisation, Computing, Drama and Theatre Studies, Economics, English Language, English Language and Literature, English Literature, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Government and Politics, History, History of Art, Human Biology, Law, Mathematics, Medieval History, Modern or Classical Languages, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Statistics, World DevelopmentWe are happy to accept any subject as the third A level (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking). If you are not studying an A level combination that includes two of these subjects, please contact the Law School.

Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)

6,6,6 in Higher Level subjects.

BTEC Extended Diploma in the following subject areas will be considered: Business and Law. Grades required D*D*D* and distinctions in all units. Other BTEC Extended Diplomas may be considered if offered alongside an A level in one of our preferred subjects.BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Business or Law combined with two A levels (from our list of preferred subjects) and BTEC Diploma in Business or Law combined with an A level in one of our preferred subjects will be considered.Other BTEC subjects combined with A levels are considered on a case by case basis provided there is an appropriate subject combination.

Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.

Popular A-level subjects

Law

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

History
48%
English Literature
36%
Psychology
27%
Law
25%
Religious Studies & Theology
21%
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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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30 Jan 24
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Best has to be the support network that's built between students and peers. Worst has rto be as a commuter it's hard to integrate at the beginning....
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Raj
30 Jan 24
Criminology BA (Hons)
Good student support and range of helpful facilities. Range of student groups for all...
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