LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology
Key Details
- Award
- Degree of Bachelor of Laws
- UCAS Course Code
- M2L3
- Typical Offer
- AAB
- Contextual Offer
- BBB
- Course Length
- 3 years
- Course Start Date
- September 2027
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90%
Of graduates go on to work and/or study within 15 months after the course
Graduate Outcome Survey 2020Course Overview
Why LLB Law with Criminology?
Law and criminology are taught as intellectually dynamic and engaging subjects at UEA. Sharpen your understanding of criminal law and criminalisation in a range of contexts; develop highly valuable skills in both legal and criminological analysis.
Why choose UEA
- Tailor your degree: Choose from a wide range of module options to find the topics that interest you. Combine module options in Criminology based on your interests and career ambitions.
- Feel supported: As a medium sized law school, 95% of teaching at UEA Law is face to face. You can get to know your lecturers and develop networks with fellow students to last well beyond graduation.
- Get real experience: Volunteer at our award-winning Law Clinic to gain real-life experience of supporting clients and working with professionals
What is LLB Law with Criminology at UEA?
See how law shapes our lives through the rules and norms aimed at regulating our behaviour and interactions at various levels. Understand the set of powerful institutions and practices associated with authority and ideas of justice, including criminal justice. Studying law opens your eyes to the practices of governing through rules; the techniques of legal reasoning; the resolution of disputes. Criminology focuses your mind on the contexts of criminal law in the study of criminals, criminalisation, and criminal justice processes.
Year one: Learn the nuts and bolts of thinking like a lawyer and a criminologist. You will study the first set of foundational legal subjects and a core module in criminology.
Year two: Apply the techniques of legal reasoning and analysis with more confidence. Take on the challenge of the remaining set of foundation legal subjects alongside options in both law and criminology.
Year three: Follow your intellectual and/or career interests via a wide range of specialist module options. Benefit from yet more staff at the cutting edge of their research and scholarly specialisms in law and criminology.
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Accreditations
All our LLB degrees are qualifying law degrees for the purpose of both the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board in the UK.
Careers
Career Pathways
As a UEA Law graduate, you will enjoy excellent career prospects in a range of jobs. The school has been ranked eighth for Graduate Prospects in Law by the Complete University Guide 2026. Some of the roles our graduates have gone onto include:
- Corporate and Commercial Law Solicitor or Barrister
- Criminal Solicitor or Barrister
- Family Solicitor or Barrister
- Employment Solicitor or Barrister
- Human Rights Solicitor or Barrister
In addition to legal practice, a degree in Law with Criminology could launch a career in:
- Public Sector: work in sectors like civil service, local government, politics, education, research
- Criminal Justice related agencies and organisations: Work with police, prison or probation services, Ministry of Justice, Home Office, campaigning and reform, charities working with offenders and their families, youth offending teams
- Media/Journalism
- Financial and Management Services: Get involved in banking, tax, insurance, investment, accountancy, human resources
- Other law-related careers: NGOs, international organisations, in-house compliance, legal researchers, police
Career Support
Employability is a key focus of UEA Law School. Not only is it embedded within your degree with modules like Law in Practice, but you will also receive support from two Law specific Employability Directors. Alongside one-to-one support, they run a huge range of events including regular employability talks from alumni and other legal professionals, as well as skills sessions and commercial awareness sessions. Each year they also secure top quality work experience and internships which are only available to UEA Law students.
You can also gain real-life experience of working with both clients and legal professionals in our award-winning Law Clinic. There are a variety of different teams, from the business clinic, which works with those running or setting up small to medium sized businesses, to the Domestic Abuse or Family Law teams, which helps provide support and protection to people in the local community. This is a chance to do really important work which not only enhances your CV and builds professional relationships but also gives back to the community. For example, students who volunteer with the Welfare Benefits Advice and Advocacy service can represent clients in courts and will become part of a team which has helped to recover over £10 million in wrongly denied benefits for local people.
After the Course
Although most of our graduates go onto to become solicitors or barristers, a LLB Law with Criminology degree from UEA would also position you well to become a Civil Servant, work for criminal justice related agencies and organisations, or take on leadership roles in Non-Government Organisations, Charities, Financial Services, Regulatory Bodies or Human Resources.
Study and Modules
Structure
Learn the nuts and bolts of thinking like a lawyer and a criminologist. You will study the first set of foundational legal subjects and a core module in criminology.
Compulsory Modules
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Structure
Apply the techniques of legal reasoning and analysis with more confidence. Take on the challenge of the remaining set of foundation legal subjects alongside options in both law and criminology.
Compulsory Modules
Optional A Modules
(Credits: 20)Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Structure
Follow your intellectual and/or career interests via a wide range of specialist module options. Benefit from yet more staff at the cutting edge of their research and scholarly specialisms in law and criminology.
Optional A Modules
(Credits: 60)Optional B Modules
(Min Credits: 40, Max Credits: 60)Optional C Modules
(Min Credits: 0, Max Credits: 20)Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Teaching and Learning, and Assessment
Teaching and Learning
You will be taught via a combination of lectures, seminars, and workshops along with directed independent learning. Seminars and workshops provide opportunities for you to discuss and apply concepts, principles, theories, and complex arguments.
Assessment
Expect to be assessed via a combination of remote, open-book exams and various types of coursework designed to test and consolidate your academic and profession-ready skills as you progress through your degree. Modules in the autumn semester are usually assessed via coursework, and remote, open-book exams are more common in the spring semester.
In addition to academic staff in the Law School, you will also have access to the Learning Enhancement Team(opens in a new window) and Student Support Services(opens in a new window).
Entry Requirements
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications, and we recognise that some students might take a mixture of different qualifications. We have listed typical examples that we accept for entry.
You should hold or be working towards the specified English and Mathematics requirements and one of the examples of typical entry qualifications listed below. If your qualifications aren’t listed, or if you are taking a combination of qualifications that isn’t specified, please contact Admissions.
- English and Mathematics
All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at minimum grade C or grade 4.
We accept a wide range of English Language qualifications, please see our English Language equivalencies(opens in a new window) page.
- Contextual Offers
UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes(opens in a new window).
- Typical UK Entry Requirements
A levels
AAB
Contextual offer: BBB
BTEC
Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDD
Contextual offer: DDM
BTEC in Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration are all excluded from our BTEC offers.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma with Distinction in 36 credits at Level 3 and Merit in 9 credits at Level 3
Contextual Offer: Pass Access to HE Diploma with Merit in 30 credits at Level 3 and Pass in 15 credits at Level 3
T levels
Distinction.
- Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements
International Baccalaureate
33 points overall
Irish Leaving Certificate
4 subjects at H2, 2 subjects at H3
Scottish Highers
AAAAA
Scottish Advanced Highers
BBC. A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable
- Deferred Entry
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.
- Progression
Once enrolled onto a course at UEA, your progression and continuation (which may include eligibility for study abroad, overseas experience, placement, or year in industry opportunities) is contingent on meeting the assessment requirements which are relevant to the course on which you are enrolled.
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications, and we recognise that some students might take a mixture of different qualifications. We have listed typical examples that we accept for entry.
You should hold or be working towards the specified English and Mathematics requirements and one of the examples of typical entry qualifications listed below. If your qualifications aren’t listed, or if you are taking a combination of qualifications that isn’t specified, please contact Admissions.
- English and Mathematics
All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language and Mathematics at minimum grade C or grade 4.
We accept a wide range of English Language qualifications, please see our English Language equivalencies(opens in a new window) page.
- Typical International Entry Requirements
We accept many international qualifications for entry to this course. For specific details about your country, view our information for International Students(opens in a new window).
A levels
AAB
International Baccalaureate
33 points overall
- UEA International Study Centre
If you do not meet the academic and/or English language requirements for direct entry our partner, UEA International Study Centre offers progression on to this undergraduate degree upon successful completion of a preparation programme. Depending on your interests, and your qualifications you can take a variety of routes to this degree.
- English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
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IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components)
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies(opens in a new window) for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, UEA International Study Centre offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study:
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- Deferred Entry
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.
- Progression
Once enrolled onto a course at UEA, your progression and continuation (which may include eligibility for study abroad, overseas experience, placement, or year in industry opportunities) is contingent on meeting the assessment requirements which are relevant to the course on which you are enrolled.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2027/28 are:
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UK Students: £10,050
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International Students: £24,250
We estimate living expenses at £1,171 per month.
Further Information on tuition fees can be found here(opens in a new window).
Scholarships and Bursaries
We are committed to ensuring that costs do not act as a barrier to those aspiring to come to a world leading university and have developed a funding package to reward those with excellent qualifications and assist those from lower income backgrounds. View our range of Scholarships(opens in a new window) for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course Related Costs
Please see Additional Course Fees(opens in a new window) for details of course-related costs.
How to Apply
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