LLB (Hon) Law with Criminology

The Law with Criminology course offered by Ulster University is designed to provide a strong foundation for those seeking a career in a legal or criminology-related field. It combines the disciplines of law and criminology, offering a valuable dual perspective for students. This full-time, four-year course bases its teaching on law-related concepts, rules and principles, whilst enhancing understanding of criminal behaviour and the criminal justice system. Course Content: The course content is divided into six levels, offering students theoretical knowledge and practical skills in both law and criminology. The first year primarily provides an introduction to Legal Systems and Methods, Legal Skills, as well as Criminal Justice and Society. The second year begins the exploration of legal principles and theories, along with the study of the nature, extent, cause, and consequence of criminal behaviour. From the third year, students learn about Legal Theory and Criminology, Criminal Law, Equity, Trusts and Land Law, and are presented with optional modules. Finally, the fourth year deepens the student's understanding of diverse fields such as Family and Child Law, Evidence, Human Rights and aspects of Criminology.Key Modules: Some of the key modules include Legal Systems and Methods, Legal Skills, Criminal Justice and Society, Legal Theory and Criminology, Criminal Law, Equity, Trusts and Land Law, Family and Child Law, Evidence, and Human Rights.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and the Bar Standards Board (BSB), and can lead to a Qualifying Law Degree. These accreditations are crucial as they provide students with exemptions from the academic stages of becoming a lawyer.Future Careers: Graduates of the Law with Criminology programme can pursue diverse careers in areas such as legal practice, the administration of justice, social work, government service, further and higher education, or non-governmental organisations. The course also lays an excellent foundation for further research in the field.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.