BA (Hons) Criminology and Law

The Criminology and Law BA (Hons) course offered at London Metropolitan University is a full-time, three-year undergraduate program. This course allows students to learn about various aspects of crime and criminal justice while also gaining a thorough understanding of the UK legal system.Course Content: The coursework begins with a comprehensive exploration of crime, its causes, and its impact on society. Following this, students delve into the study of the UK legal system, focusing on key disciplines like contract law, criminal law, and constitutional and administrative law. In the final year, students enhance their critical thinking and research abilities and apply what they've learned to a range of socio-legal issues. Key Modules: Some of the key modules students will study throughout the course include Criminological Imagination, Law of Contract, Crime and the City, and Researching Crime and Society. For a complete understanding of law, other modules like Criminal Law, Public Law, and Human Rights in the UK are also part of the curriculum. Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and the Bar Standards Board (BSB). This accredits the course as a Qualifying Law Degree, which allows students to pursue a career in law without taking the Common Professional Examination.Future Careers: On successful completion of this course, students can take up a variety of roles within the criminal justice system, NGO sector, social services, or further study in law or criminology. Some of the job titles graduates may be qualified for include probation officer, community worker, or police officer.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.