LLB Law with Criminology

This Bachelor of Laws (Honours) at Edge Hill University course combines main legal studies with interesting crime concepts. It prepares students for many jobs in the criminal justice system. It is a proper Law Degree that gives a full understanding of law and crime. Students will look at current real-life examples and learn about the police, criminal courts, prisons, and services for young people, understanding how they affect society.

The course offers hands-on learning, including practice in a simulated courtroom (Moot Court Room), helping in a Law Clinic giving legal advice, and doing practical exercises in a 'Crime House' that acts like crime scenes. Teachers are current and former legal and crime professionals, as well as well-known academics from around the world. There are also chances for work experience and trips to important courts.

Edge Hill University is a well-known public university located in Ormskirk, Lancashire. It is famous for giving high-quality education. The university has modern teaching rooms, including a large lecture theatre that seats 250 people, smaller seminar rooms, a mock courtroom for practice, and a law clinic. All these are made to help students learn better. The main campus of the university is a great place to study.

The university also offers many other courses in different subjects, such as Arts and Sciences, Education, and Health and Social Care, as well as the Law with Criminology course we have talked about. Students get to use excellent facilities and learn in a supportive setting, which prepares them completely for successful jobs.

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement where they discuss their reasons for applying for the course. A relevant academic or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CVs to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Edge Hill University typically requires between 112 and 120 UCAS Tariff points for this course. This can be achieved through various qualifications, such as A-Levels (e.g., BBC to BBB) or a BTEC Extended Diploma (e.g., DMM). An overall Merit grade for a T Level is also accepted, as is an International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma if it meets the required UCAS points. For GCSEs, you typically need Mathematics and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above.

English Proficiency:

• Applicants need 112-120 UCAS Tariff points for which no specific subjects are required, plus GCSE Mathematics and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above (or equivalent).
• There are no strictly required subjects that the applicant must have studied. However, if the applicant hasn't studied something related before or doesn't have relevant work experience, they might be offered a four-year course that includes an extra Foundation Year.

For international students, the annual tuition fee for this full-time undergraduate programme at Edge Hill University is £17,000.

Edge Hill University offers various scholarships and financial support to help international students. All full-time students from overseas who pay international fees are automatically considered for a scholarship when they apply for a course. This means applicants do not need to fill out a separate form for some awards. For undergraduate students, there are general Undergraduate Development Scholarships, which can offer up to £3,000 off first year's tuition fees.

Additionally, if international students pay their full tuition fees early, they might receive an International Early Payment Discount of £500. For postgraduate students from specific countries, the university partners with the British Council for "GREAT Scholarships," which can provide a £10,000 off tuition fees. The university also has "Excellence Scholarships" for current undergraduate students, which are awarded based on achievements outside their academic studies. It is always best to check the university's official international fees and scholarships pages for the most up-to-date and specific details.

Graduates from the LLB Law with Criminology programme at Edge Hill University are prepared for career paths in both legal and business fields, which include:

• Solicitor
• Barrister
• Police Officer
• Probation Officer
• Criminal Justice Analyst

Applications can be made directly through UCAS or directly through Edge Hill University's online form. For help and more information, please get in touch with our counsellors.