Law with Criminology LLB (Hons)
Why choose this course?
If you are considering a legal career but want to complement legal knowledge with an understanding of wider criminological issues, law and order, then this is an excellent choice of degree. You will gain the necessary qualifying law degree but also study the causes and consequences of crime for individuals and society, and learn about the complexity of crime at a national and international level.
Over the course of your degree you will learn from practitioners and academics, undertake research, develop skills for the workplace, and have opportunities to engage with employers. You may lead mock trials, debate the merits of different forms of punishment and consider how justice is served.
Please note: this course is still subject to validation.
| Attendance | UCAS code | Year of entry |
|---|---|---|
| 3 years full time | M990 | 2024 |
| 4 years full time including sandwich year | TBC | 2024 |
Please note: this course is subject to validation.
| Location | Penrhyn Road |
Reasons to choose Kingston University
- This course will be accredited as a Qualifying Law Degree by the Bar Standards Board (BSB) and the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).
- You will gain a broad perspective on the criminal justice system in which the legal profession operates.
- You will have opportunities to apply your knowledge to real-life experiences and case studies.
What you will study
Over the course of your degree you will learn from practitioners and academics, undertake research, develop skills for the workplace, and have opportunities to engage with employers. You may lead mock trials, debate the merits of different forms of punishment and consider how justice is served.
Studying law at Kingston University
Life on the course
Kingston University Law Fair
Networking and career opportunities at the Law Fair
Hands-on experience
Law students took part in an intensive simulation on client care in legal practice
Kingston University Law Society
What can you expect from the Kingston University Law Society?
Themed Week: an inter-play of subjects
Students experience the interdisciplinary nature of their subject
Law competitions
Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition
Our students have regularly taken part as bailiffs in the oldest and most prestigious moot court competition in the world. It is a great opportunity to observe proceedings of the International Court of Justice and to develop administration and clerical skills.
Client interviewing competition
In 2018 and 2019 our students participated in this competition that promotes development of the essential skills involved with client interviewing. It is an excellent opportunity for students who are likely to have a direct contact with clients in the legal profession (e.g. as solicitors).
National Student Negotiation competition
Our law student participated in the Regional Finals in 2018. This annual competition which aims to develop excellent negotiation skills is organised annually by the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR) in London.
International Criminal Court (ICC) Moot Court competition
Our students with an interest in public international law, international criminal law, and those who wish to continue their career as barristers often come together to compete annually in The Hague, the Netherlands.
Space Law Moot Court competition
Law students from Kingston University participated in the European Rounds of this Competition in Lisbon, Portugal in 2018 and in Paris, France in 2019. The Competition, organised annually by the European Centre for Space Law (ECSL) and the International Institute of Space Law (IISL), is recommended for students who would like to work in the fields of aviation, space or telecommunications law.
Entry requirements
Who teaches this course?
You will be taught by an experienced teaching team whose expertise and knowledge are closely matched to the content of the modules on this course. The team includes senior academics and professional practitioners with industry experience. Postgraduate research students may also contribute to the teaching of seminars under the supervision of the module leader. The following group of staff members are currently involved in the delivery of different elements of this course. This pool is subject to change at any time within the academic year.
Course fees and funding
After you graduate
Many graduates will become solicitors or barristers. Other graduates will work in law-related positions within business, government and non-profit organisations. This degree is also relevant to careers in policing, probation and other areas of the criminal justice system.
Course changes and regulations
The information on this page reflects the currently intended course structure and module details. To improve your student experience and the quality of your degree, we may review and change the material information of this course. Course changes explained.
Programme Specifications for the course are published ahead of each academic year.
Regulations governing this course can be found on our website.
