LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology University of Law Online Undergraduate

Study anytime, anyplace, anywhere with our Online LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology degree, available as a 3, 4 or 6 years course. If you’re looking to pursue a career in the legal or wider commercial sector, have an interest in criminal justice, crime and criminal behaviour, but require greater flexibility in study patterns and wish to study 100% online, this could be the degree for you. This degree has a practical focus, with employability embedded into the course. Not only will you study the key legal topics and related skills for the modern law student, but the study of Criminology will help make you employment ready and open up a wider array of career options. The course will have a high level of interaction and you will receive peer and one-to-one professional tutor reviews, with over 90% of our tutors being qualified solicitors and barristers. In the 2021 National Student Survey, The University of Law has been ranked first amongst universities in England for the category of 'teaching on my course'. We have an overall 5 Star rating from QS World University Rankings and 5 stars in Teaching, Employability, Online Learning, Academic Development and Inclusiveness.

1st for Overall Student Satisfaction

We have been ranked first amongst universities for overall student satisfaction in England in the 2020 National Student Survey.

Our Tutors

Over 90% of our tutors are qualified lawyers with experience in practice allowing students to learn in a realistic, professional and contemporary context.

Criminology Experts

Our criminology modules are designed by practising criminologists, providing a practical focus, with real-world application of the law and criminology.

Course Details

Our LLB Law with Criminology Online focuses on key legal topics and a variety of different aspects of criminology, including crime, criminal justice and criminal behaviour. It’s an ideal choice if you’re looking to pursue a career in the legal sector or, more specifically, within the criminal justice system. In addition to studying key legal topics, you will also study Criminology modules which examine the nature of crime and how it operates. The online criminology course focuses on key concepts, such as the definition of crime and how it is perceived within society.

Studying this balanced combination of law and criminology means that you have a great choice of career options to choose from. Not only could you continue your studies to become a qualified lawyer, but you can consider careers in politics, journalism, business or criminal investigation and analysis. This course is a great starting point from which to launch your career in the exciting worlds of law and criminology.

There are three study options available: 3, 4 or 6 yeas programmes, allowing you to study full-time or part-time to suit your commitments and career plans.

Not only will you study the key legal topics and related skills required for the modern law student, but the distance learning of Criminology will help make you employment-ready and open up a wider array of career options.

Three-Year Degree

Year 1

Semester 1

• Common-Law Method & Ethics
• Academic & Digital Skills
• Contract Law

Semester 2

• Law of Tort
• Public Law
• Criminal Law

Year 2

Semester 1

• Business Law 1
• Critical Approaches in Current Legal Issues
• Land Law

Semester 2

• Compulsory module:
• Introduction to Criminology

Pick two from*:

Criminology modules:

• Society and Punishment
• Drugs in the Criminal Justice System

Law modules:

• Access to Justice and Legal Services
• Employment Law
• EU Law
• Extended Essay
• Family Law
• Human Rights
• Real Estate

*Across Years 2 and 3 you need to complete a minimum of 1 law and 4 Criminology modules (combined) to fulfil the requirements for a Qualifying Law Degree and the Criminology recognition. Please note that some modules are available in Years 2 and 3; please select only once.

Year 3

Semester 1

Compulsory module:

• Equity & Trusts

Choose two*:

• Business Law 2
• Civil Dispute Resolution
• Graduate and Employability Skills
• International Commercial Law
• Mental Health and Mental Capacity Law
• Research project (double module)

*Across Years 2 and 3 you need to complete a minimum of 1 law and 4 Criminology modules (combined) to fulfil the requirements for a Qualifying Law Degree and the Criminology recognition. Please note that some modules are available in Years 2 and 3; please select only once.

Semester 2

Criminology modules*:

• Cybercrime
• Media, Crime and Control
• Zemiology - Social Harms

Law modules*:

• Civil Dispute Resolution
• Criminal Litigation and Evidence
• Employment Law
• Family Law
• Graduate and Employability Skills
• Human Rights
• International Commercial Law
• Real Estate
• Research Project (double module)
• Wills & Succession

Four-Year Degree

Year 1

Semester 1

• Academic & Digital Skills
• Common-Law Method & Ethics

Semester 2

• Criminal Law
• Public Law

Year 2

Semester 1

• Contract Law
• Law of Tort

Semester 2

• Business Law 1
• Critical Approaches in Current Legal Issues

Year 3

Semester 1

• Equity & Trusts
• Land Law

Semester 2

Compulsory module:

• Introduction to Criminology

Criminology modules*:

• Society and Punishment
• Drugs in the Criminal Justice System

Law modules*:

• Access to Justice and Legal Services
• Employment Law
• EU Law
• Extended Essay
• Family Law
• Human Rights
• Real Estate

*Across Years 2, 3 and 4 you need to complete a minimum of 1 law and 4 Criminology modules (combined) to fulfil the requirements for a Qualifying Law Degree and the Criminology recognition. Please note that some modules are available in Years 2, 3 and 4; please select only once.

Year 3 Summer

• Extended Essay in Law

Year 4

Semester 1

Choose two Law Modules*:

• Business Law 2
• Civil Dispute Resolution
• Graduate and Employability Skills
• International Commercial Law
• Mental Health and Mental Capacity Law
• Research project (double module)

Semester 2

Choose two Criminology modules*:

• Cybercrime
• Media, Crime and Control
• Zeminology - Social Harms

*Across Years 2, 3 and 4 you need to complete a minimum of 1 law and 4 Criminology modules (combined) to fulfil the requirements for a Qualifying Law Degree and the Criminology recognition. Please note that some modules are available in Years 2, 3 and 4; please select only once.

Year 4 Summer

• Criminal Litigation and Evidence

Six-Year Degree

Year 1

Semester 1

• Academic and Digital Skills

Semester 2

• Public Law

Semesters 1 and 2

• Common-Law Method and Ethics

Year 2

Semester 1

• Law of Tort

Semester 2

• Criminal Law

Semesters 1 and 2

• Contract Law

Year 3

Semester 1

• Critical Approaches in Current Legal Issues

Semester 2

• Introduction to Criminology

Semesters 1 and 2

• Business Law 1

Year 4

Semester 1

• Land Law

Semester 2

• Level 5 Criminology Module*

Semesters 1 and 2

• Level 5 Law Module*

*Across Years 4, 5 and 6 you need to complete a minimum of 1 law and 4 Criminology modules (combined) to fulfil the requirements for a Qualifying Law Degree and the Criminology recognition.

Year 5

Semester 1

• Equity & Trusts

Semester 2

• Level 6 Criminology Module*

*All options are indicative and subject to availability. Please note that some options are available at Levels 5 and 6; please select only once. Of the five optional modules over Years 3 to 6, one must be a law option and at least four must be criminology options.

Semesters 1 and 2

• Business Law 2

Year 6

Semester 1

• Civil Dispute Resolution

Semester 2

• Level 6 Criminology Module*

Semesters 1 and 2

• Level 6 Law Module*

Elective Modules

Level 5 options

Law*

• Access to Justice and Legal Services
• Employment Law
• EU Law
• Extended Essay
• Family Law
• Human Rights
• Real Estate

Criminology*

• Drugs in the Criminal Justice System
• Society and Punishment

Level 6 options

Law*

• Civil Dispute Resolution
• Criminal Litigation Evidence
• Employment Law
• Family Law
• Graduate and Employability Skills
• Human Rights
• International Commercial Law
• Real Estate
• Research Project (double module)
• Wills & Succession

Criminology*

• Cybercrime
• Media, Crime and Control
• Zemiology - Social Harms

*All options are indicative and subject to availability. Please note that some options are available at Levels 5 and 6; please select only once. Of the five optional modules over Years 3 to 6, one must be a law option and at least four must be criminology options.

Online Taster Session

If you want to find out what it’s like to study an online course with us, why not try our free online taster session?

Our taster sessions can be completed at your own pace and include short, structured exercises to help you experience what it will really be like to study online with us. All you need to do is visit our online learning platform (Blackboard ELITE) and, if you've already applied to study with us and received login details for ELITE, click 'sign in' on Blackboard ELITE. Alternatively, click 'sign up' and complete the short registration form.

Course Information

Assessment

This course is assessed by coursework, oral presentation and invigilated exams throughout your studies.

Please note that invigilated exams must be completed at our campuses*, or an approved overseas centre if you wish to sit your exam abroad. There will be an additional University administrative fee if you wish to sit your exam outside the UK.

*Birmingham, Bristol, Guildford, Leeds, London Bloomsbury, Manchester and Nottingham only.

Classification

Our course has an innovatively flexible structure, with specific assessments that are conducive to effective learning.

Course Requirements

• 3, 4 or 6 years online course: BBB at A Level and Grade C/4 or above in GCSE English Language, or equivalent qualifications.
• For the 4 years or 6 years online courses only: Students who would like to apply via our non-standard route should demonstrate a minimum of 2 years of professional work experience evidencing management of people and/or processes and provide a professional reference. Students must also possess GCSE English Language at Grade 4 or equivalent, as well as successfully pass a formal interview.
• Students who will be under the age of 18 but no younger than 17 at the commencement of the course are permitted.
• International entry requirements: An English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or above with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.

Duration

September 2023: 3, 4, 6 years

Fees

• Fees September 2023: (3-year course) Non-HK online fee - £9,250 per annum, (4-year course) Non-HK online fee - £6,935, (6-year course) Non-HK online fee - £4,625.
• Fees are locked for future study, i.e the student will pay the same price each year.
• A deposit of £250 is applicable for these online courses.

Intakes

• September 2023: 3, 4, 6 years duration

How to Apply

• Apply Direct.
• Applications for all our undergraduate courses are open. You don't need to apply through UCAS to study one of our online courses.