LLB (Hons) in Law with Criminology, Lancaster University

Lancaster,

36 Months

Check Eligibility

About this course

This Law degree at Lancaster University is designed for students interested in developing practical legal knowledge and understanding of crime, criminology, and criminal justice. Taught by research-active academics, the course combines core topics in law and criminology and explores their connections. It covers social, cultural, political, and economic contexts of crime, policies regulating crime, and societal responses to criminal activity. The program draws on expertise in areas like criminal law, human rights, organised crime, cybercrime, youth justice, policing, and gender-based violence. The curriculum emphasizes analytical skills, research, and debate, with opportunities for practical legal experience and networking through events, alumni visits, and extracurricular activities.

Why this course is highly recommended

Lancaster University’s Law with Criminology program is highly regarded for its research impact, being rated 6th in the UK for research influence and 5th for student experience in Law. The course offers practical legal experience, strong industry links—including connections with law firms and chambers—and a vibrant student community with extracurricular activities. The program’s focus on both theoretical and applied aspects of law and criminology, combined with specialist pathways, makes it an excellent choice for students aiming for a diverse range of legal careers or further academic study.

Specialisation

Students can choose to follow one of three pathways within the Law degree: Commercial Law, Human Rights, or Criminal Law and Justice. Specialised modules include areas like company law, intellectual property, family law, cybercrime, health care law, and more. Optional modules allow students to tailor their studies towards their interests and career aspirations, covering topics such as competition law, environmental crime, policing, and international human rights.

Course fees

Application fees

1st year tuition fees

26.07L

Living cost

Degree requirements

Applicants typically need AAB at A level, with a requirement of 36 Level 3 credits at Distinction and 9 credits at Merit for Access to HE Diplomas. Other qualifications such as BTEC, IB, and Scottish Highers are also accepted, with specific grade requirements. An IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component is required for non-native English speakers. The program is open to students from a variety of educational backgrounds who meet these criteria.

English language test

IELTS

6.5

TOEFL

PTE

DUOLINGO

Career prospects

Graduates can pursue careers in diverse sectors, including practicing law as solicitors or barristers, in-house legal roles, government legal services, or law firms. Other opportunities include paralegal work, civil service, police, media, consultancy, and roles requiring legal knowledge like compliance officers or investment bankers. The program also prepares students for postgraduate study or academic careers, with support for building professional networks through internships, moot courts, and alumni events.

FAQs

What are the main specialisations available within this course?

Students can choose pathways in Commercial Law, Human Rights, or Criminal Law and Justice, with modules tailored to each focus.

What practical opportunities does the course offer?

Students can gain practical legal experience, connect with law firms and chambers, and participate in extracurricular activities like mooting, negotiation competitions, and law fairs.