LLB (Hons) Law with Psychology at University of Staffordshire

Programme overview

This degree combines law and psychology, exploring why people behave badly and how offenders are brought to justice. Students use simulation spaces to present cases in courtrooms or deliver mediation sessions and can 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 Foundations in Psychology. Year 2 adds a psychology option (examples include Evolutionary Psychology, People Behaving Badly and Psychology Interventions) alongside Criminal Law and Practice, EU and Business Law and Land and Trusts. Year 3 includes Forensic Applications of Psychology and Society and the Mind with 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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