LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology at Newcastle University

Programme overview

Explore crime through the lens of law, understand how it is policed, prosecuted and punished, and build the skills to shape real-world legal outcomes. 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.

What you will study

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. Compulsory modules include: Legal Institutions and Method, Contract Law, The UK and EU Law, Introduction to Public Law, Introduction to Criminal Justice, Introduction to Criminology and the Criminological Imagination, Land Law, Criminal Law, General Principles of Tort, Equity and Trusts, Alternatives to Criminal Justice.

Career pathways

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. Graduate roles and employers include: law and legal services; policing and law enforcement; probation and rehabilitation services; the civil service and government departments; human rights and advocacy organisations.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels: AAB excluding General Studies IB: Minimum of 34 points. If not studying a full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 6, 5 at Higher Level and completion of a national high school diploma. BTEC: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma. DDM Overall. GCSE Mathematics and English required (minimum Grade B or 6). Scottish Highers: AAABB at Higher Grade. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting. GCSEs: GCSE Maths and English at grade 6 required for those entering with exclusively vocational qualifications. English language: Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent with no less than 5.5 in each of the four elements of the test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

International applicants: GBP 26,000 a year (2027/28). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Full time: 3 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/undergraduate/degrees/m1m9/#how-to-apply

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