Law with Criminology with Foundation Year LLB (Hons)
University of Portsmouth
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**Overview**Want to step into the world of law and criminology but dont meet the entry requirements, have taken a break from study, or want extra support to get uni-ready? Then this LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology with Foundation Year course is for you.By studying this foundation year degree, youll get the knowledge and academic skills needed to take on a bachelors degree in law and criminology and kick-start your career. Youll study for one year through ICP, right here on campus and learn how ...Read more


Overview

Want to step into the world of law and criminology but don't meet the entry requirements, have taken a break from study, or want extra support to get uni-ready? Then this LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology with Foundation Year course is for you.By studying this foundation year degree, you'll get the knowledge and academic skills needed to take on a bachelor's degree in law and criminology and kick-start your career. You'll study for one year through ICP, right here on campus and learn how to analyse information, do research, and improve your academic writing.You'll develop your knowledge of the law and legal frameworks as you learn about criminal behaviour and justice.When you've finished, you'll be ready to move onto the first year of LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology.


A guaranteed place

Once you’ve successfully completed your foundation year, you'll be ready to progress onto LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology with a guaranteed place.


Course highlights

- ICP is based on the University of Portsmouth campus so you'll have access to all facilities, support and societies- When you finish your foundation year successfully, you get a guaranteed place on BSc (Hons) Sport Management- Get used to how lectures, seminars and tutorials work, so you can move onto your degree ready for success- Learn how to meet the demands of taking on a bachelor's at university.


Careers and opportunities

Law is an incredibly flexible degree. When you transfer to LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology, you'll be one step closer to taking your next steps to train as a solicitor, a barrister or a Chartered Legal Executive. It's worth noting that Chartered Legal Executives can now become judges, coroners, advocates and partners in law firms.Law degrees are in the top 10 degrees for employability. You'll gain a wide range of transferable skills that will make you very employable across a range of other sectors. Your knowledge of criminology will be particularly helpful when applying for roles within the criminal justice system, such as the police or the probation service.

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49th
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27 Feb 25

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25 Feb 25

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32 Grades / Points required

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Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

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Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

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

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

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32 tariff points at A level.

32 tariff points

32 tariff points at A level, or equivalent.

Pass the Access to HE Diploma.

Cambridge Pre-U to include a Principal Subject at M3.

24 points from the IB Diploma.

32 points to include a Higher Level subject.

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32 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 1 A level, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.

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