LLB (Hons.) Law with Criminology

The Law with Criminology LLB(Hons) at the University of Brighton provides students with an in-depth understanding of legal principles and institutions within societal and social contexts. The course combines studies of law with a thorough understanding of criminology, examining the philosophy of punishment, the criminal justice system, and crime prevention.Course Content: The Law with Criminology LLB(Hons) course comprises core and optional modules, allowing students to tailor their study path according to their interests. This course prides itself on its interactive approach which includes lectures, seminars, workshops, guest speaker programmes, and field trips to places such as The Houses of Parliament, The Old Bailey, and the Supreme Court. Additionally, placements and volunteering opportunities are available, helping students gain essential field experience and establish professional contacts.Key Modules: Teaching is split across core and optional modules. Core modules include Criminal Law, Equity and Trusts, EU Law, and Tort Law among others. Meanwhile, optional modules offer areas of study like Human Rights Law, Intellectual Property Law, Sex, Gender and Law, and Criminology and Criminal Justice.Accreditations: This course is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board. Thus, the completion of this course qualifies students as having completed the academic stage of legal training.Future Careers: The completion of this LLB program opens up opportunities for students in various legal professions. Graduates can go on to become Barristers or Solicitors. Furthermore, the criminology component prepares graduates for roles in the criminal justice sector, probation and court services, the police and prison service, as well as roles in non-legal sectors such as public administration, policy-making, and third sector (charitable and non-profit) organisations.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page: Law with Criminology LLB(Hons).