LLB Criminal Law

This 21st century LLB Criminal Law degree is perfect for those who are passionate about criminal justice. During this course, you will examine crime, criminal law and the criminal justice system and you will have plenty of opportunities to undertake valuable work experience. LLB Criminal Law is a practical law degree designed to meet employer needs and taught by experienced legal professionals and academics who are active for large organisations such as GRETA, the Youth Justice Board, and the United Nations Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights. You will study the principles of criminal law upon which most offences are based, and the key criteria in identifying the most serious of criminal offences. You will also examine the key cases and the legislation that governs criminal law and explore key theoretical perspectives that help to explain crime and social disorder in society. This will give you an opportunity to explore criminological perspectives within their social and political context. You will be able to take advantage of excellent social and professional opportunities such as visits to Law Fairs and Inns of Court in London. LLB Criminal Law offers a number of options, including the opportunity to do a work placement module in different areas of law, to study abroad in the second year at one of our many partner universities in Europe, USA, Canada and Australia You will have the opportunity to enhance your studies by participating in our national and international competing Mooting Society to develop your key advocacy and litigation skills. We also offer a Welsh medium Mooting competition for students who wish to moot through the medium of Welsh. Department of Law and Criminology lecturers are mostly either qualified to PHD level or have professional experience and qualifications as practicing lawyers. Many staff also have a PGCE (Higher Education).

IELTS 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component

International students: £19,190 per year

UK students: £9,790 per year

UK/Home: £9,790 per year

International: £19,190 per year

September

UCAS equal-consideration deadline

• Aberystwyth, United Kingdom