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

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Colchester Campus

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OCT-26

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3 Years

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Our LLB Law with Criminology provides you with a rigorous academic training in the discipline of law integrated with criminology. This gives you a thorough grounding in current issues in criminal law and criminal justice in a wider social context. We emphasise an awareness of how the law of England and Wales is placed in European and international frameworks. You develop a critical awareness of the nature of law within its social, political and economic contexts. Not only will you learn legal ...Read more

Our LLB Law with Criminology provides you with a rigorous academic training in the discipline of law integrated with criminology. This gives you a thorough grounding in current issues in criminal law and criminal justice in a wider social context. We emphasise an awareness of how the law of England and Wales is placed in European and international frameworks. You develop a critical awareness of the nature of law within its social, political and economic contexts. Not only will you learn legal rules, but you also consider the function of law in society, the philosophy of law, policy issues and law reform.

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73/279
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Mary
27 Feb 26

Wouldn’t change a thing! Great housing, teaching facilities, lecturers, websites and a great..Read more

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27 Feb 26

one of the best aspects of essex university is the location, this is because it is surrounded by beautiful views and nature, as well as the stunning water fountain by the lakes...Read more

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,535 per year

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£22,600 per year

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£22,600 per year

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