Criminology and Law Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Please note that Combined Honours degrees at Liverpool Hope University are split 50/50. This means both subjects will be studied equally.

Criminology\
Criminology at Liverpool Hope lets you study crime through a social justice lens and develop the skills to challenge inequality and promote positive social change. 

You’ll explore why crime happens and how society responds to it, with specialist teaching in growing areas such as green criminology and environmental justice. The course covers key topics including extremism, transnational crime, policing, probation and rehabilitation. You’ll build advanced research and analytical skills through research-led teaching while benefiting from a supportive environment with small-group classes and personal academic support.

You’ll gain an insider’s understanding of contemporary criminological issues and real-world challenges. The programme is designed to be engaging and forward-looking, helping you develop critical thinking and problem-solving abilities that are essential for making a difference in society. With a strong emphasis on social justice, you’ll examine how crime intersects with issues of power, inequality and the environment. If you’re interested in crime, justice, and creating a fairer society, this course offers an exciting and thought-provoking way to develop your knowledge and skills for a rewarding future. 

Law\
You’ll develop a strong understanding of legal principles while exploring how law connects to society and other disciplines in a practical and exciting way. The course gives you the freedom to follow your interests through optional modules in areas like business law, international law and human rights law. You’ll experience hands-on, practice-focused learning including mooting competitions and the Hope Law Clinic, where you can gain real client experience by providing supervised legal advice to members of the public.

The Moot Courtroom also helps you build confidence in advocacy and courtroom skills. With small-group teaching delivered by qualified solicitors and research-active academics, you’ll receive plenty of personal support and individual attention. This flexible degree builds excellent analytical, research and problem-solving skills that are highly valued across many careers. Combined Honours graduates can still qualify as solicitors via the SQE route without needing a conversion course. If you’re passionate about law and want to combine it with another subject, this course offers the perfect balance of legal knowledge, real-world experience and broader perspectives.