Law with Criminology LLB(Hons)
University of HuddersfieldUniversity of Huddersfield, Queensgate, Huddersfield HD1 3DH
Course overview
Interested in a rewarding career in the field of criminal justice or the legal sector? Our Law with Criminology LLB(Hons) course will prepare you for your career, providing you a well-rounded background in the foundations of law and criminology. Completing an LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology course can lead you to a wide range of career opportunities that bridge the fields of law and criminology for example, criminal lawyer, criminologist, police officer/detective, correction officer, private investigator and many more.
In addition to learning the seven Functioning Legal Knowledge (FLK), you’ll learn about the impacts and explanations for crime, including punishment and victimisation. By the end of the course, you’ll be well equipped for a career in the Crown Prosecution Service, police service, probation service, prison service and related fields. Our flexible course structures mean that you can wait until the end of Year 2 to decide whether you want to study on an academic course, i.e., LLB (Hons) Law or one of our practice-focused courses, i.e., Law and Practice or MLaw (incorporating LLB (Hons)) Law and Practice.
Our LLB (Hons) course in Law with Criminology can launch you on your career path, offering you a comprehensive foundation in the fundamentals of both the legal field and criminology. In the National Student Survey 2025, Law is ranked top in Yorkshire for learning opportunities. Whilst Sociology is ranked top in Yorkshire for assessment and feedback.
Key highlights
- Covers the seven Functioning Legal Knowledge areas
- Explores explanations for crime, punishment and victimisation
- Option to switch to academic or practice-focused law after Year 2
- Optional placement year extends the course to four years
- Law ranked top in Yorkshire for learning opportunities, NSS 2025
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBB-BBC — BBB-BBC at A Level . 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
- UCAS tariff points: 112-120 — BBB-BBC at A Level . 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications.
- T-level: Distinction — Distinction in T Level .
- BTEC: DDM — BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma — with 45 credits achieved from any units awarded at merit
Scholarships
Merit-based Scholarships
At the University of Huddersfield, we recognise academic excellence by offering a merit-based scholarship of up to £4,000 to international students for a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Careers this course leads to
- Criminal lawyer
- Criminologist
- Police officer
- Probation officer
- Prison officer
- Private investigator
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,600
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 Huddersfield, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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