Law with Criminology with Foundation Year

University of Portsmouth

Undergraduate LLB (Hons) Full-time 4 Years LawPolicingSociology

Law with Criminology with Foundation Year LLB (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Portsmouth, based in Portsmouth, taught full-time over 4 years. Typical A-level entry is EE.

A-Level Entry

EE

Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

32 points

Typical offer · UCAS

About this course

Overview
Want to step into the world of law and criminology but don't meet the entry requirements, have taken a break from study, or want extra support to get uni-ready? Then this LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology with Foundation Year course is for you.

By studying this foundation year degree, you'll get the knowledge and academic skills needed to take on a bachelor's degree in law and criminology and kick-start your career. You'll study for one year through ICP, right here on campus and learn how to analyse information, do research, and improve your academic writing.

You'll develop your knowledge of the law and legal frameworks as you learn about criminal behaviour and justice.

When you've finished, you'll be ready to move onto the first year of LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology.

A guaranteed place
Once you’ve successfully completed your foundation year, you'll be ready to progress onto LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology with a guaranteed place.

Course highlights
- ICP is based on the University of Portsmouth campus so you'll have access to all facilities, support and societies

- When you finish your foundation year successfully, you get a guaranteed place on BSc (Hons) Sport Management

- Get used to how lectures, seminars and tutorials work, so you can move onto your degree ready for success

- Learn how to meet the demands of taking on a bachelor's at university.

Careers and opportunities
Law is an incredibly flexible degree. When you transfer to LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology, you'll be one step closer to taking your next steps to train as a solicitor, a barrister or a Chartered Legal Executive. It's worth noting that Chartered Legal Executives can now become judges, coroners, advocates and partners in law firms.

Law degrees are in the top 10 degrees for employability. You'll gain a wide range of transferable skills that will make you very employable across a range of other sectors. Your knowledge of criminology will be particularly helpful when applying for roles within the criminal justice system, such as the police or the probation service.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades EE
UCAS Tariff Points 32 points
BTEC PPP

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: LLB (Hons)

Location: Portsmouth

Sandwich

Duration: 5 Years

Qualification: LLB (Hons)

Location: Portsmouth

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Portsmouth
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Law, Policing, Sociology