LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology

The Law with Criminology Undergraduate program offered by St Mary's University blends law's theoretical and practical aspects with criminology's analytical and research-oriented approach. The course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the laws, legal practices, and the complexity of criminal behaviours and societal reactions.Course Content: The course is a blend of conventional law studies which covers legal theory and practice, coupled with deep insights of criminology involving crime analysis, its causes, and society's response. This includes exploring various aspects of the criminal justice system, sociolegal studies, and political and social dimensions concerning crime.Key Modules: Some of the key modules covered in this course include Foundations of Law, Engaging with Law, Contract Law, Public Law, Law of the European Union, Criminology in Practice, Policing and Penology, Criminal Law, Land Law, Family Law, and Equity and Trusts Law.Accreditations: The course is accredited by Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and Bar Standards Board (BSB), allowing the graduates to progress directly to the vocational stage of professional qualification such as Legal Practice Course (LPC) for Solicitors and Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) for Barristers.Future Careers: The course prepares students for a wide range of future careers including those in the legal field such as solicitors, barristers, legal clerks, as well as in criminology related fields such as crime prevention officers, probation officers, community workers, social researchers and more. In addition, students can choose a career path within fields like policing, prison and probation services, youth justice, and crime prevention.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.