LLb (Hons) Law With Criminology

The undergraduate course, Law with Criminology at Keele University, provides an in-depth understanding of both legal systems and the larger aspects of criminology, including societal and personal reasons for crime. The course encompasses a study of the English Legal system and constitutional law while offering an interdisciplinary perspective on crime, and insight into the interface between criminology and criminal justice.Course Content: The course offers in-depth knowledge of law and criminology while integrating traditional lecture-based learning with problem-based scenarios. Students have the opportunity to master the art of legal argument and rhetoric, while delving into penal policy, understanding crime and society, legislating against discrimination, drug-control policy, policing, and legal method and skills. The course is completed over three years with an option to incorporate either a placement year or the study abroad program.Key Modules: Notable modules include Criminal Law, Contract Law, and Tort Law in the first year. Second-year students will opt for Criminology in Context and Crime, Harm and Victimisation amongst others. In the final year, students can choose from modules such as Crime, Media, and Culture, Youth Justice, Drugs and Society, Police, Policing and Governance.Accreditations: This law degree is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and the Bar Standards Board, which can help students pursue a career in law and criminology.Future Careers: Graduates can expect a range of career options that involve criminology or the English Legal System. Opportunities may include roles within social work, the probation service, the police force, or academia. Besides, the course will also prepare students for work settings in sectors such as local government, the civil service, or non-profit organizations such as the NHS or charitable sectors.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.