London South Bank University

Law LLB (Hons) (Criminal 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. Shape the future of criminal justice At LSBU, you don’t just learn law, you do law.

We’re the first Law School in the UK that guarantees you’ll work in one of our in-house clinics, where you’ll be advising real people in our community on housing, family, employment, consumer rights, and social justice issues through our Legal Advice, Human Rights, and Law and Social Policy clinics, all right here in central London. This practical experience will help you build your confidence, your CV and your professional network before you even graduate. On the Criminal Law Pathway, you’ll not only gain this practical experience, but you’ll also develop specialist knowledge in criminal law, criminal litigation, advocacy, sentencing and punishment.

Key highlights

  • Guaranteed work in an in-house legal clinic advising real clients
  • Clinics cover housing, family, employment, consumer rights and social justice
  • Legal Advice, Human Rights, and Law and Social Policy clinics
  • Specialist study of criminal law, criminal litigation and advocacy
  • Explore sentencing and punishment within the criminal justice system
  • Build confidence, CV and professional network before graduating

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

  • Criminal defence solicitor
  • Barrister
  • Crown Prosecution Service paralegal
  • Police station representative
  • Legal executive
  • Probation officer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £20,780

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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