Law with Criminology

Study the latest developments in legal practice with this comprehensive degree focusing on crime and punishment. Through the course, you gain an in-depth knowledge of all core areas of the English legal system while also exploring the theories and approaches at the forefront of the current criminological debate including topical issues such as youth crime and comparative youth justice; corporate and organised crime; victimisation; and rehabilitation of offenders.

Course Accreditation/Industry Endorsement

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 2:2, graduates who wish to qualify as barristers will be able to progress on to the Bar training course.

Facilities and Specialist Equipment

Modern Moot Court.

Leading legal research databases used by professionals, including LexisNexis, Westlaw and HeinOnline.

Law Trove, an online platform giving students access to the wealth of legal educational materials published by Oxford University Press.

Partnerships and Collaborations

We offer hands-on experience of real legal work through our community Law Clinic and our award-winning Refugee Legal Assistance Project, helping those in need.

Your Student Experience

Opportunity to complete work experience at law firms such as Macfarlanes LLP and Machins Solicitors LLP as well as at Luton County Court and the Crown Prosecution Service. This work experience counts towards your qualification as a solicitor.

Widen your experience through field trips to the Inns of Court in London, the Houses of Parliament, the UK Supreme Court, Luton Crown Court, and by taking part in mooting competitions.

Attend research events organised by our Centre for Research in Law (CRiL) and guest talks by prestigious speakers, including Members of Parliament, judges and leading legal practitioners from City law firms.

Benefit from our unique partnership with the University of Law, who provide SQE preparation workshops, bespoke networking opportunities, employability events, an exclusive £250 fee reduction and other scholarship opportunities for those wishing to progress to professional legal training courses.