Canterbury Christ Church University

LLB Law with Criminology with Foundation Year

Canterbury Christ Church University

Course overview

The LLB Law with Criminology with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University is a 4-year degree that includes a foundation year option, designed to prepare you to become a law practitioner with a degree in criminology.

During this programme, you will study legal principles and gain an understanding of the criminal theories that govern the criminal justice system. The foundation year helps you develop the academic study skills necessary to begin a law degree. It is particularly beneficial if you did not meet the typical entry requirements for the full degree or have been away from formal education for some time.

Once you complete the foundation year, you can transition into the full LLB Law with Criminology degree. Specifically, in this programme, you will analyse law, study the structure and function of legal institutions, and learn how to apply criminological theories in different scenarios.

Teaching and learning for this programme include a combination of methods such as lectures, seminars, practical workshops, independent study, and support from a personal academic tutor.

Assessments, whether formal, informal, formative, or practice-based, may include written exams, reports, portfolios, performances, and presentations. You will also receive feedback on all assessments to help you develop and improve continuously.

Entry requirements

These are the typical entry requirements to study LLB Law with Criminology with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University:

It's important to note that the university accepts a wide variety of qualifications.

Grade Requirements

  • Applicants are generally expected to have at least 64 UCAS tariff points.
  • These points may come from either DDE in A-Levels, MPP in BTEC, other equivalent qualifications or a combination of qualifications.

English Proficiency

  • Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.0. TOEFL or other equivalents are also allowed.

Scholarships

  • Academic Excellence Scholarship

    You will receive £2,000.

    Up to £2,000

  • International Student Scholarship

    You will gain a reduction of £1,500 from your fees for each year of full-time study.

    Up to £1,500

  • Partner Schools Award

    You will receive up to £1,500 over three years.

    Up to £1,500

  • Sanctuary Scholarship

    Tuition fee support: you will be offered a tuition fee waiver until you are awarded status that entitles you to access statutory student support. This does not cover repeat years of study.

Career opportunities

Graduates of the LLB Law with Criminology with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University can pursue their careers in various roles, including:

  • Crown Prosecution Service Officer
  • Human Rights Advocate
  • Prison Caseworker
  • Crime Scene Investigator (with further training)
  • Court Clerk
  • Youth Justice Worker

Cost of study

For the 2025/26 academic year, the annual tuition fee for the LLB Law with Criminology with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University is £15,500.

Admission

To apply for this course, you’ll need to go through UCAS. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors to find out more about this process.

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