LLB with Criminology
Course overview
The LLB with Criminology at the University of Derby will provide students with a well-rounded undergraduate legal education, alongside a thorough understanding of criminology and the challenges facing criminal justice professionals today. Students will cover every aspect of legal services and engage with all the core professional skills, bringing what they read in the textbooks to life through genuine practical experience.
Students will debate major ideas about retribution, rehabilitation and punishment, exploring why people commit crimes, why laws are created and broken, the effectiveness of sentencing and punishment, and the impact of crime on victims, communities and wider society.
Students will study a broad selection of optional modules; that means that they can specialise in areas such as company law, commercial and consumer law, family law, international human rights, child protection, murder, psychopathy, cybercrime and miscarriages of justice. Assessments enable them to develop and demonstrate their legal knowledge and skills effectively. These may include group work, oral presentations, written coursework and examinations.
Entry requirements
Interested candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. An academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CV along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.
Grade Requirements:
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Applicants are expected to have 112 UCAS tariff points obtained through A-levels at BBC or equivalent qualifications. Other qualifications include Access to HE Diploma (Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6) and BTEC Extended Diploma (DMM).
English Proficiency:
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Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds usually need an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each of the four components.
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Alternatively, equivalent qualifications like PTE and TOEFL are also accepted.
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Career opportunities
Graduates of the LLB with Criminology from the University of Derby can pursue various career roles, including:
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Police Officer
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Youth Service Manager
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Legal Researcher
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Immigration Officer
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Policy Advisor
Cost of study
The annual tuition fee for international students on the LLB with Criminology in the University of Derby is £17,500.
Admission
Prospective students can submit their applications for this course through UCAS or the university's portal. If you require support during the application process, feel free to reach out to one of our trained counsellors for assistance.
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