LLB (Hons) Law with Criminal Investigation at University of Staffordshire

Programme overview

This degree combines law and policing, teaching students to investigate crimes and present cases using simulation spaces for crime scene analysis, witness interviews and court presentation. It includes input from lawyers and from police, prison and probation services, and the chance to help real clients in the Legal Advice Clinic.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with a placement year; 4 years full-time with a foundation year; part-time 4-9 years | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 combines the core law modules with Introduction to Criminal Theory. Year 2 includes Contemporary Policing, Criminal Law and Practice, EU and Business Law and Land and Trusts. Year 3 includes Extreme Offenders and Public Protection and Safeguarding alongside 60 credits of law options.

Career pathways

Graduates can progress to further training to become a solicitor, barrister or CILEX lawyer, or use the practical skills in related areas.

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Application information

Entry requirements

112-120 UCAS points; A levels BBC; BTEC DMM. Access to HE Diploma: Pass with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points (reduced tariff offer as part of the access and participation plan). UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma: Merit overall. OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM. T Levels: minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer. Applications are welcome with Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales, Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers and the Irish Leaving Certificate; offers normally follow the standard requirements and may include specific grade requirements in relevant subjects.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 17,285 a year (2027/28). Full-time Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with a placement year; 4 years full-time with a foundation year

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