LL.B. Law with Sociology

Law with Sociology at Canterbury Christ Church University is a degree course that imparts a clear understanding of legal principles and rules, with an appreciation of the societal problems and dilemmas. The course offers students the opportunity to study law while also developing an understanding of the wider social, cultural and political issues.Course Content: The degree uses a wide range of teaching and learning strategies to deliver an exciting and challenging programme. The course covers conventional legal topics while also including various social science disciplines, thereby delivering a broad understanding of law in its wider contexts. Student learners will engage with fundamental principles and debates in both law and sociology, equipping them for wider careers where law and social understanding are both crucial.Key Modules: While the website does not list specific key modules, it does mention that the course covers a range of legal and sociological fields. Students will engage with topics such as criminal law, contracts, human rights, Criminology, and social policy, amongst others.Accreditations: The law aspect of the course has been accredited by the professional legal bodies and, as such, it enables students who successfully complete the course to progress on to professional qualification as solicitors or barristers.Future Careers: Graduates from the program can pursue opportunities in a number of roles in the legal profession, including solicitor, barrister, paralegal or legal executive. Besides legal paths, the sociology aspects of the course can also support careers in a range of public, charity and voluntary sector roles including social and community worker, probation officer, police officer, social researcher and human resource officer.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.