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What is Clearing?

Each year, universities may have spaces left on their courses after the application window has closed in June. 

UCAS Clearing is your opportunity to snap up one of these places, even if you didn't apply to the university prior to the June deadline. 

It also gives you a second chance to go to university if you didn't get the grades you needed for your firm and insurance offers. 

How do I get in touch?

Our Clearing entry requirements may differ from those advertised – contacting our friendly advisers is the best way to find out if you’re eligible for a place. 

You can get in touch through live chat or our hotlines. Call us on 0800 073 5050, or if you're an International student calling from outside the UK, call: +44 191 222 5000.

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Course overview

Our Law with Criminology LLB (Hons) combines a law degree with a deeper exploration of crime, criminal behaviour and the justice system.

Examine the complexities of criminal behaviour. From understanding the root causes of crime to analysing how crime is policed, prosecuted and punished. You'll also explore theoretical perspectives of crime, criminal justice and punishment.

Study contemporary issues such as immigration and cybercrime, while developing key skills in critical thinking and problem-solving.

Learn to consider competing arguments, interpret complex information, and apply your knowledge to real-world situations.

Studying criminology alongside law will help you understand how law is shaped, interpreted and applied to real social issues. You’ll explore different views on crime and sentencing, and consider the wider influences at play, including morality, policy, politics and public perception.

Real world experience

In your final year, you'll have the option to put your skills in practice, either:

• working on a real-life challenge set by an external partner, or
• completing an independent research project on a topic you’re passionate about

You can also enhance your skills and employability through:

• optional pro bono schemes
• student competitions
• study abroad, or
• a work placement year

You’ll graduate with a strong foundation in core areas of law. You'll also have a wide range of transferable skills well-suited for careers in law, criminal justice, the civil service, human rights and more.

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Quality and ranking

Professional accreditation and recognition

Professional accreditation review and recognition of professional qualifications in Europe

Professional accreditations are reviewed regularly by professional bodies to ensure they meet the latest industry practices and regulatory standards. This keeps your degree rigorous, relevant, and highly valued by employers, providing a clear pathway into your chosen career.

If you are studying an accredited degree and considering a career in Europe after graduation, it is important to stay informed about international standards. The best resource for current information is the .

This official resource provides essential details on:

• whether your profession is regulated in another country.
• the specific steps you need to take to practice abroad.
• which organisations you should contact to begin the process.

What you'll learn

Modules

The information below is intended to provide an example of what you will study.

Most degrees are divided into stages. Each stage lasts for one academic year, and you'll complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each stage. 

Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.

Our teaching is informed by research. Course content may change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.

You'll take foundational modules in Law, including the UK and the EU Law, Public Law and Contract Law. Alongside this, you'll explore key criminological theories, concepts and debates that shape responses to crime and justice

You'll examine the causes and control of criminal behaviour, the operation of the criminal justice system, and the social, political, economic and legal factors that influence crime and punishment. This interdisciplinary approach helps you understand law in its wider social context.

Modules

You will take all of the following modules:

Compulsory modules	Credits
Legal Institutions and Method	20
Contract Law	20
The UK and EU Law	20
Introduction to Public Law	20
Introduction to Criminal Justice	20
Introduction to Criminology and the Criminological Imagination	20

You’ll continue building your legal knowledge and take further compulsory modules in:

• Criminal Law
• Tort Law
• Property/Land Law
• Equity and Trusts

As you progress, you'll develop advanced skills in legal analysis, critical evaluation, research and problem-solving. You'll learn to assess evidence, construct persuasive arguments and communicate complex ideas clearly for a range of audiences.

From the second semester of Stage 2, most of your modules will be optional, allowing you to focus on the aspects of Law and Criminology that interest you the most.

Modules

You will take all of the following modules:

Compulsory modules	Credits
Land Law	20
Criminal Law	20
General Principles of Tort	20
Equity and Trusts	20

In semester 2 only, you will take 40 credits of optional modules from the list set out below.

Optional modules (Semester 2)	Credits
Public International Law	20
Medicine, Law and Bioethics	20
Family Law	20
Law and Gender	20
Sentencing & Punishment Theory	20
Youth, Drugs and Crime, Culture	20

In your final year, you'll take one compulsory and three optional modules and apply your skills in practice through a 40-credit independent dissertation or a capstone project addressing real-world challenge identified by an external partner.

Modules

You will take all of the following modules:

Compulsory modules	Credits
Dissertation or Criminology, Law & Policy (Capstone)	40   40
Alternatives to Criminal Justice	20

You will take 20 credits of optional modules in Semester 1 and 40 credits of optional modules in Semester 2, selected from the list set out below.

Optional modules	Credits	Semester
Company Law	20	Semester 1
Evidence	20	Semester 1
Fundamentals of Human Rights Law	20	Semester 1
Border Criminology: Laws, Border and Immigration	20	Semester 1
Legal Theory	20	Semester 2
Terrorism and Counter-terrorism	20	Semester 2
Commercial Law	20	Semester 2
Global Security Law	20	Semester 2
Cybercrime: Law, Policy, and Society	20	Semester 2
Critical Approaches to Policing & Security	20	Semester 2

Information about these graphs

We base these figures and graphs on the most up-to-date information available to us. They are based on the modules chosen by our students in 2025-26.

Teaching time is made up of:

• scheduled learning and teaching activities. These are timetabled activities with a member of staff present.
• structured guided learning. These are activities developed by staff to support engagement with module learning. Students or groups of students undertake these activities without direct staff participation or supervision

How you'll learn

Teaching methods

You'll be taught by experts in law, criminology and sociology using a range of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Workshops
• Independent study

In lectures, you'll be introduced to key legal and criminological concepts.

In seminars and workshops, you'll apply your learning through discussion, debate and problem-solving.

Working in smaller groups, you'll analyse legal and criminological issues from different perspectives. This will develop your ability to construct well-reasoned arguments and work in teams.

To get the most out of these sessions you'll prepare individually. Independent study and research are central to the skills required of a law degree and in many of the professional careers desired by law graduates.

The emphasis on the following skills are essential for excellent degree outcomes:

• self-guided study
• engagement with a wider body of legal and academic materials
• a genuine curiosity

You can further enhance your learning through activities such as mooting, client interviewing competitions, pro bono opportunities, study abroad and work placements.

Additional Information

In Stage 3, you’ll have the choice to either undertake a 40-credit dissertation on a legal topic of your choosing, or take the Law, Criminology and Policy capstone module, where you’ll be working in a group on a real-life policy issue identified by an external partner or external organisation.

Assessment methods

You'll be assessed through a combination of:

• 

  Coursework

• 

  Dissertation or research project

• 

  Essays

• 

  Examinations – practical or online

• 

  Group work

• 

  Reflective report/journal

Skills and experience

Practical skills

You'll gain practical experience in legal reasoning, critical evaluation, policy analysis and decision-making.

You'll learn how to construct persuasive arguments, evaluate competing viewpoints and present complex ideas clearly to different audiences.

You'll also develop key transferable skills including teamwork, communication, analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Research skills

We offer study skills programmes in all three stages of your degree, and you will be trained in the use of legal databases.

In Stage 3, you have the option to choose a dissertation module, learning and applying specific methodologies to conduct and document your own research.

Professional skills

You will be given the opportunity to develop a portfolio of professional legal skills and boost your employability through:

• mooting
• client interviewing
• using legal databases
• negotiating deals

With the option to put them to the test in prestigious internal and external competitions, through our student student-led societies. You'll also learn how to critically analyse complex and challenging sources, and how to articulate arguments to the highest standard.

Support

Ãå±±½ûµØ Law School has a long history of providing a comprehensive support network for students.

In your first year, you will be assigned an academic adviser. This academic member of staff will guide your studies, with weekly office hours when you can drop in for advice. This relationship ensures that your reference will be prepared by someone who knows you personally.

A fellow student will also be assigned as your peer mentor. They will help ensure that the transition from school/college to university, as well as the transitions between different years at university, are as seamless as possible.

Student mentors will give you guidance on everything from how to get the most out of lectures, to how best to enjoy Ãå±±½ûµØ as a city.

Opportunities

Study abroad

Experience life in another country by choosing to study abroad as part of your degree. You’ll be encouraged to embrace fun and challenging experiences, make connections with new communities and graduate as a globally aware professional, ready for your future.

You can choose to spend up to a year studying at a partner institution overseas. 

Our international partners include:

• University of Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona, Spain
• University of California Davis, USA
• University of Groningen, Netherlands
• University of Trento, Italy
• University of Oslo, Norway

The year abroad allows you to explore European or International Legal Studies programmes and will extend the duration of your degree by a year. Your degree title will show you have achieved the study abroad year.

Find out more about study abroad

Work placement

Get career ready with a work placement and leave as a confident professional in your field. You can apply to spend 9 to 12 months working in any organisation in the world, and receive University support from our dedicated team to secure your dream placement. Work placements take place between stages 2 and 3.

You'll gain first-hand experience of working in the sector, putting your learning into practice and developing your professional expertise.

If you choose to take a work placement, it will extend your degree by a year, and your degree title will show you have achieved the placement year. A work placement is not available if you're spending a year studying abroad. Placements are subject to availability.

Find out more about work placements

Our communities

We have an active student community, with three student-led societies – Law Society, Bar Society and ELSA. These offer further opportunities to make connections and hone your practical legal skills.

hosts a variety of events throughout the year. These include careers sessions, legal competitions and social events.

runs various competitions including advocacy, mooting and please in mitigation. It offers mentoring and networking opportunities for students interested in a career as a Barrister.

is an international, independent, non-political, non-profit-making organisation. It is run by and for students. ELSA offers you the perfect platform to develop new and existing skills and meet fellow students and legal professionals throughout Europe.

Find out more about practical activities 

 

Real-world experience

We pride ourselves on our links with the legal profession and regulatory agencies based in the region. You'll benefit from these partnerships throughout your studies. You'll also have the chance to take part in award-winning pro bono initiatives.

You'll also have the opportunity to apply to spend a year on a work placement or studying abroad. This will help you gain the kind of real-world experience that is valued by employers.

Extracurricular opportunities

Discover the wide range of extracurricular opportunities available to LLB students at Ãå±±½ûµØ.

From Study Abroad options to Pro Bono schemes, mooting, legal competitions, and community‑focused projects. Find out how you can shape your degree to match your interests and enhance your career prospects.

Find out more about extracurricular opportunities

Your future

A Law degree with a focus on Criminology opens up a range of opportunities across the legal sector, criminal justice system and wider public and private sectors. You'll graduate with a strong understanding of law, crime and society, alongside highly transferable skills in analysis, research, communication and problem-solving.  

Graduates can use their degree as a foundation for careers in:  

• law and legal services 
• policing and law enforcement 
• probation and rehabilitation services 
• the civil service and government departments 
• human rights and advocacy organisations 

Many of our LLB graduates go on to qualify as solicitors or barristers. Some choose to enter private practice. Others join organisations such as the Civil Service, local authorities or large companies. 

If you are looking to pursue a career as a solicitor you will need to pass the two stages of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). You will also need to complete two years of work experience. You can study your SQE with the University of Law at Ãå±±½ûµØ. 

To qualify as a Barrister you will need to pass the Bar Practice Course (BPC) before completing a final practical stage of training: pupillage. You can study your BPC with the University of Law at Ãå±±½ûµØ.

Careers support

As a student on our programme you'll have access to:

• our dedicated careers advisor
• talks on the profession by practising lawyers
• gaining experience via one of our five award-winning pro bono schemes
• legal internship applications
• potential employers at our annual Law School Careers Fair

Our Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.

Visit our Careers Service website

Facilities and environment

Facilities

Situated on the eastern side of the city campus, the Law School offers you a great sense of community. It has everything you need as a law student:

• a 270 seater law lecture theatre
• computer cluster
• seminar rooms

The student common room is a great place to relax and catch up with fellow students. As our academic and support staff are all based in the same building, you'll find it easy to seek advice whenever you need it.

We also have a dedicated mooting room, which provides the perfect environment to develop your advocacy skills.

Mooting room

Law social spaces

Law lecture theatre

Students playing pool in the Law common room

Students playing darts in the Law common room

Study pods in the Law School

Ãå±±½ûµØ Law School building

Tuition fees and scholarships

Tuition fees for academic year 2027-2028

Qualification: LLB Honours
Home students full time 3 years	Tuition fees (Year 1) £10,050
International students full time 3 years	Tuition fees (Year 1) 26,000

Home Fee Students

Tuition fees are payable for each year of your course. These fee limits can change each academic year and are set by the government.  

Our 2027/28 full-time undergraduate fees for home-fee paying students are £10,050. 

These fees apply to new and continuing students in each academic year. 

As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee to increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases and in line with inflation.

Read more about fees and funding

International Fee Students

Depending on your residency history, if you’re a student from the EU, other EEA or a Swiss national, with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you’ll normally pay the ‘Home’ tuition fee rate and may be eligible for Student Finance England support.

EU students without settled or pre-settled status will normally be charged fees at the ‘International’ rate and will not be eligible for Student Finance England support.

As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee to increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases and in line with inflation.

Read more about fees and funding

Scholarships

We support our EU and international students by providing a generous range of Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships. See our undergraduate scholarship page for more information.

Year abroad and additional costs

For programmes where you can spend a year on a work placement or studying abroad, you will receive a significant fee reduction for that year. 

Some of our degrees involve additional costs which are not covered by your tuition fees.

Scholarships

Find out more about:

• scholarships for UK, EU and international students
• Student Loans and Government financial support for UK and EU students

How to apply

Apply through UCAS

To apply for undergraduate study at Ãå±±½ûµØ, you must use the online application system managed by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). All UK schools and colleges, and a small number of EU and international establishments, are registered with UCAS. You will need:

• the UCAS name and institution codes for Ãå±±½ûµØ (NEWC/N21)
• the UCAS code for the course you want to apply for
• the UCAS 'buzzword' for your school or college

If you are applying independently, or are applying from a school or college which is not registered to manage applications, you will still use the Apply system. You will not need a buzzword.

International students can apply through an agent

International students often apply to us through an agent. Have a look at our recommended agents and get in touch with them.

Visit our International pages