The University of Law

LLB Law with Criminology

The University of Law

Course overview

The LLB Law with Criminology (with Foundation Year) at the University of Law is a four-year full-time undergraduate degree. It begins with a foundation year that builds core academic skills, Communication skills, Digital and Research Skills, and a project on Core Concepts of Law, preparing students for degree-level study. In the following three years, students study a mix of law and criminology modules: the Law modules cover Public Law, Criminal Law, Land Law, Business Law, while criminology modules explore Introduction to Criminology, Society and Punishment, Media, Crime and Control. The criminology content is designed by practising criminologists, ensuring the material is relevant and practically applied. 

Learning is delivered through a combination of large-group sessions and small workshops. Assessment methods include examinations, essays, project reports, portfolios, oral presentations, and mock assessments. Each module typically runs over 12 teaching weeks, followed by three weeks of assessment. On completion, students are well-prepared to take the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE1) or to progress to the Bar Practice Course if they wish to qualify as barristers. The course also builds a strong foundation for postgraduate study in law or criminology. 

Entry requirements

Candidates must submit a personal statement explaining why they are applying, their interest in law and criminology, and any relevant experience. A strong academic or employer reference is required. Applicants may also upload their CV to show relevant work experience.

Grade Requirements:

Applicants for the LLB Law with Criminology degree at the University of Law need to meet one of the following requirements to be considered for admission:

  • A Levels: CC-DDE

  • BTEC: MPP

  • UCAS Tariff: 64 points from a maximum of three A Levels or equivalent.

  • International Baccalaureate Diploma: 29 points

  • T Level: Pass with D or E

English Language requirements:

  •  For applicants whose first language is not English, proof of English proficiency is required. This is usually demonstrated with an IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with at least 5.5  in each component, or an equivalent recognised test.

Scholarships

  • Bar Practice Course (BPC) Award

    Winners of our advocacy awards and scholarships will be required to become a member of our Advocacy Committee.

  • Baroness Warsi and Sadiq Khan Full Fee Scholarship

  • Business First Scholarships

    Awards of £5,000 each are available to all postgraduate business Master’s courses.

    Up to £5,000

  • Campus Dean’s Award

    Awards of £2,000 each are available to all Legal Practice Course (LPC), LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) and Master of Laws (LLMs) courses.

    Up to £2,000

  • Career Changer Scholarship - Postgraduate

    Full Fee Scholarships and partial fee scholarships are available for our PGDL, MA Law (Conversion), MA Law (SQE1), Master of Laws (LLMs), MSc Psychology, MSc Computer Science courses.

  • Career Changer Scholarship - Undergraduate

    First Year Full Fee Scholarships and partial fee scholarships, are available for all undergraduate courses.

  • Law First Scholarships

    Awards of £5,000 each are available to all Legal Practice Course (LPC) and LLM Legal Practice (SQE1&2) courses; Awards of £3,000 each are available to all PGDL, MA Law (Conversion), MA Law (SQE1) and Master of Laws (LLMs).

  • Lord Blunkett Widening Access Scholarship - Undergraduate

    Awards of £1,000 each are available to all undergraduate degrees, excluding apprenticeship programmes.

    Up to £1,000

  • Lord Blunkett Widening Access Scholarship- Postgraduate

    Awards of £2,000 each are available to all postgraduate courses, excluding short courses.

    Up to £2,000

  • Science First Scholarships

    Awards of £5,000 each are available to all MSc Psychology, MSc Computer Science and MSc Criminology courses.

    Up to £5,000

  • Set for Success Scholarship

  • The Amal Clooney Scholarship

  • The Sherryl Kintu Scholarship

Career opportunities

Graduates of the LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology at ULaw may progress into roles such as:

  • Legal Researcher

  • Barrister

  • Prison Officer

  • Policy Analyst (Crime & Justice)

  • Probation Officer 

Cost of study

For the 2026/2027 academic session, International students will pay £16,700 per year for the LLB Law and Criminology (with foundation year) degree programme.

Admission

You can apply directly through the University's online application portal. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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