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UndergraduateBachelor of Law (with Honours)UCAS: M131

Criminal Law

Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
£19,190Per Year (Intl)
£21,000Avg. Graduate Salary
87%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in law with the LLB (Hons) Criminal Law at Aberystwyth University. Based in Aberystwyth, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. In choosing to study Aberystwyth University's LLB Criminal Law degree, you will discover a challenging and stimulating course. Our degree is recognised by the Bar Standards Board and the Solicitors Regulation Authority, providing a direct route to the legal profession, and is taught at one of the most well-regarded Law School in Wales. You will benefit from the experience and enthusiasm of our expert staff, many of whom have also practised as barristers or solicitors, thus providing a practical application to your theoretical studies. International tuition fees are £19,190 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £20,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Criminal Law
Legal Skills
Criminal Justice and the Penal System
With the opportunity to undertake a work experience placement with a large organisation
Such as the County Council or NHS Wales
UCAS Code:M131
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

ABB - BCC

International Baccalaureate

28 - 30 points

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,190

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£57,570

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Aberystwyth University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£18,000£21,000£25,000
3 years£18,000£20,000£25,000
5 years£22,500£27,000£31,500

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 20% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£27,000
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH16-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

50%Working
10%Studying
15%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
87%
Learning opportunities
87%
Assessment and feedback
83%
Academic support
89%
Organisation and management
92%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
81%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
72%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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Aberystwyth International Scholarship (UG)

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  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
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Aberystwyth University Entrance Scholarships and Merit Awards

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£1,000scholarship value
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  • For undergraduate study
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Gwyneth Evans Bursary

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£500scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
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About Aberystwyth University

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