LLB Law with Criminology
About this course
LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology is an undergraduate degree within the Sociology and Law subject area. Core topics include Legal Analysis. The course is structured over three years of full-time study, with optional pathways including a foundation year and a placement year. The first year covers core subjects through Legal System and Legal Method, Criminal Law and Practice, Contract Law and Practice, and Tort Law and Dispute Resolution. The second year introduces Digital Justice: AI, Crime, and Analytics, Public Law and Civil Liberties, and Land Law and Conveyancing, alongside optional modules such as True Crime in the Information Age and Punishment, Resistance and Desistance. The third year focuses on modules including Wills, Trusts and Probate and Dangerous Offenders, with optional studies available in areas such as Working with Gender and Sexuality in Criminal Justice, Radicalisation to Terror: Ideology, Threat and Political Violence, Law in Practice, and SQE 1 Preparation.
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Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D, T-level Merit or equivalent qualification, or a combination of qualifications which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points. Direct entry into year two or three may be considered for this course. For further information about UK qualifications, please see our course entry requirement document .
What students say
Based on about 35 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 93%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 92%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 16 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Protective service occupations: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 31%
- South East: 49%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 93%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- Other qualifications: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The qualifying law degree is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for the purposes of satisfying the academic stage of training.
- Accredited by the Bar Standards Board for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Legal System and Legal Method
- Criminal Law and Practice
- Contract Law and Practice
- Tort Law and Dispute Resolution
- Digital Justice: AI, Crime, and Analytics
- Public Law and Civil Liberties
- Land Law and Conveyancing
- True Crime in the Information Age
- Punishment, Resistance and Desistance
- Wills, Trusts and Probate
- Dangerous Offenders
- Working with Gender and Sexuality in Criminal Justice
- Radicalisation to Terror: Ideology, Threat and Political Violence
- Law in Practice
- SQE 1 Preparation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of LLB Law with Criminology at Solent University earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £38,500. The £27,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of LLB Law with Criminology at Solent University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on LLB Law with Criminology at Solent University?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for LLB Law with Criminology at Solent University?
The average entrant had 101 UCAS points.
Is LLB Law with Criminology at Solent University accredited?
Yes. The qualifying law degree is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for the purposes of satisfying the academic stage of training. Accredited by the Bar Standards Board for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree.
Does LLB Law with Criminology at Solent University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on LLB Law with Criminology at Solent University?
92% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.