University of Bedfordshire

Law with Psychology LLB (Hons)

University of BedfordshireLuton campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

On this combined course, you gain an in-depth knowledge of the core areas of the English legal system alongside exploring the fascinating fields of criminal, investigative and forensic psychology. It is your first step to qualifying as a solicitor or progressing to a career at the Bar while also developing skills you might use for professional roles in the criminal justice system, such as those needed to be a forensic practitioner. All our LLB courses cover the Foundation of Legal Knowledge subjects and satisfy the requirements set by the Bar Standards Board for the academic component of Bar training.

Upon successfully completing the LLB with a minimum grade of 2:ii, graduates who wish to qualify as barristers will be able to progress on to the Bar training course. We have strong links with local law firms such as Macfarlane, Machins, Greystone and Solomon as well as at Luton County Court and the Crown Prosecution Service.

Key highlights

  • Combines core English law with criminal, investigative and forensic psychology
  • Covers the Foundation of Legal Knowledge subjects
  • Meets Bar Standards Board requirements for the academic component of Bar training
  • Graduates with a 2:ii or above can progress to Bar training
  • Links with local law firms, Luton County Court and the CPS
  • First step towards qualifying as a solicitor

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — 112 UCAS tariff points including 96 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent

Scholarships

  • A level and IB Scholarship for International Students

    Our A level and IB scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship

    Our AP Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship

    Our HKDSE Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • International Foundation Year Scholarship

    Our International Foundation Year Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • International Undergraduate Subject-specific scholarships

    Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Undergraduate Students

    Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Solicitor
  • Barrister
  • Forensic practitioner
  • Paralegal
  • Criminal justice professional

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £16,800 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 University of Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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