London South Bank University

Law LLB (Hons) (Criminology pathway)

London South Bank UniversitySouthwark Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

Please note: This course is subject to change as we are updating our modules for September 2026 entry. We'll publish the new module details as soon as they're confirmed. Study Law with impact At LSBU, you don’t just study criminology and law in abstract settings; you learn how legal rules and justice systems operate in real-world contexts.

You will develop a strong understanding of criminological theory alongside the practical application of law through one of our legal clinics. We are the first Law School in the UK to guarantee all students the opportunity to work in one of our in-house clinics, where you will gain hands-on legal experience by supporting real people in our community. Through our Legal Advice, Human Rights, and Law & Social Policy clinics, you will work on live cases involving housing, family, employment, consumer rights, and social justice issues, all based in central London.

This practical legal experience helps you build confidence, strengthen your CV, and develop professional skills and networks before you graduate. At the same time, your criminology studies enable you to critically examine how crime is defined, investigated, prosecuted, and punished, and to understand the wider social, political, and economic contexts that shape criminal behaviour and criminal justice systems.

Key highlights

  • Guaranteed opportunity to work in an in-house legal clinic
  • Live cases covering housing, family, employment and consumer rights
  • Legal Advice, Human Rights and Law & Social Policy clinics
  • Criminological theory studied alongside practical application of law
  • Examines how crime is defined, investigated, prosecuted and punished
  • Clinics based in central London, building professional skills and networks

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — 112 UCAS points Or equivalent level 3 qualifications.

Scholarships

  • LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship

    £5,000 discount from headline gross tuition fees for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sports Scholarships

    Sports scholars can receive up to £1500 financial support per annum, as well as assistance in competition travel and entry.

  • The Cambridge Education Group (CEG) Progression Award

    The LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship offers a £5,000 tuition fee discount for the first year of undergraduate or postgraduate taught study.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Global Success Scholarship

    The Global Success Scholarship is worth up to £4,000 and awarded to international students to provide them a springboard to kickstart their global career at LSBU.

  • The Transnational Education (TNE) Partner Award

    Value: £5,000 tuition fee discount per academic year

    Up to £5,000

  • The Vice Chancellor’s International Merit Award

    £2,000 for each academic year.

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Solicitor
  • Barrister
  • Paralegal
  • Probation Officer
  • Crime Analyst
  • Policy Officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,400 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to London South Bank University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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