Law with Criminology LLB (Hons)
University of Derby
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Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)

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

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Combine an outstanding legal education with in-depth understanding of the causes and consequences of crime. This distinctive degree will expand your worldview and broaden your career prospects.Why choose this course?LLB (Hons) with Criminology is a ‘qualifying law degree’: it meets criteria set by the Bar Standards Board and Solicitors Regulation Authority and is a first step towards becoming a barrister or solicitor. At the same time, it explores broader issues surrounding crime, justice and ...Read more

Combine an outstanding legal education with in-depth understanding of the causes and consequences of crime. This distinctive degree will expand your worldview and broaden your career prospects.

Why choose this course?

LLB (Hons) with Criminology is a ‘qualifying law degree’: it meets criteria set by the Bar Standards Board and Solicitors Regulation Authority and is a first step towards becoming a barrister or solicitor. At the same time, it explores broader issues surrounding crime, justice and society.

Is this course for you?

This dynamic degree broadens your career options. It spans every aspect of legal services plus the challenges facing criminal justice professionals today - in the police, courts, prison and probation services, youth offending teams and victim support groups.

How you will learn

LLB (Hons) with Criminology has a strong practical focus. Using our impressive court and interview rooms, you will gain skills in everything from case preparation to advocacy and negotiation. You will also undertake problem-based research into criminal and community justice systems.

Opportunities and experiences

There are opportunities for placements and internships, study trips, and mentoring by legal and criminology experts. Our Student Legal Advice Centre will build your skills in clinical legal practice by giving you the opportunity to offer free advice and assistance to members of the public who might otherwise be unable to access such services.

Careers and employability

Our graduates take up roles in private practice, the Crown Prosecution Service, the courts, law centres, the police, probation and prison services. The LLB (Hons) is also a stepping stone if you want to proceed to train as a barrister or solicitor.

Key stats

Sociology
WUSCA ranking:
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30/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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69th
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95th
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100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
What students say
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Millie
08 Jan 25

Great facilities but a bit far from uni halls Union exists but unless you go out of your way to interact with it m, it might as well not do..Read more

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Annie
06 Dec 24

Lecturers are approachable and friendly. Many Societies and events to get involved in. Campus facilities are excellent. Trips and quizzes happen..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:15,M:24,P:6 Grades / Points required

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

DMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

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We encourage you to outline all your qualifications and achievements in your application to provide us a full picture. Your offer will typically be based on your predicted and/or achieved grades from full level 3 qualifications or above e.g. A levels, BTEC Ext Diploma, Access to HE, etc.Any subject specifics are outlined below in the A-levels section, and these specifics are applicable across all equivalent qualifications.A strong application/performance and appropriate experience will be taken into account where typical criteria is not met.

Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits with 45 at Level 3

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Popular A-level subjects

Law

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

Psychology
33%
Law
32%
Sociology
31%
History
29%
English Literature
19%
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Tuition fees

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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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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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

£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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Students from Channel Islands

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£14,900 per year

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Students from EU

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

£14,900 per year

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Students from International

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£14900 Per year

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Lecturers are approachable and friendly. Many Societies and events to get involved in. Campus facilities are excellent. Trips and quizzes happen...
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University of Derby
Kedleston Road Derby DE22 1GB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Peartree  1.8 miles away

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