**Why study a law with criminology degree at Solent University**
Expand your career horizons across law, criminology, and criminal justice and gain the essential skills for working in the legal practice and criminal justice systems.
**Course overview**
Solent University’s LLB delivered through the Solent Law School, places a strong emphasis on professional practice, covering the foundation subjects essential for aspiring solicitors or barristers.
Combined with the study of criminology, you will also develop knowledge in areas such as social problems, crimin...
**Why study a law with criminology degree at Solent University**<br/>Expand your career horizons across law, criminology, and criminal justice and gain the essential skills for working in the legal practice and criminal justice systems.<br/><br/>**Course overview**<br/>Solent University’s LLB delivered through the Solent Law School, places a strong emphasis on professional practice, covering the foundation subjects essential for aspiring solicitors or barristers.<br/><br/>Combined with the study of criminology, you will also develop knowledge in areas such as social problems, criminology and criminal justice, by exploring the experience of crime victims, examine media representations of social problems, and discuss the effect of modern communications technology on the processes of law. <br/><br/>Our recent ground-breaking partnership with the College of Legal Practice enables you to undertake modules in your final year that give you credit towards your degree qualification and also in preparing for the Solicitors Qualification Examination One (SQE1), giving you a real head start if you’re considering becoming a solicitor.<br/><br/>Real-world learning and professional networks are at the heart of the course; The Solent Law School is a founding member of Southampton City Law Network and and Solent University have established connections in the criminal justice sector, such as Hampshire Constabulary, the National Probation Service, the National Crime Agency and various international organisations. <br/><br/>This allows us to offer a dynamic programme of events, workshops and guest lectures from a wide range of visiting professionals from various fields. Additionally, students benefit from work experience opportunities, that give you the chance to experience the legal and criminal justice organisations to develop advanced skills and professional practices and explore diverse career paths. <br/><br/>You will have access to specialist facilities, too – including the University’s moot courtroom, which enables you to practice your legal skills in a realistic environment, and our portable crime scene as well as the law library, and an extensive range of law and criminlogy resources giving you both the theory and practice for a huge range of careers in law, criminology and criminal justice. <br/><br/>**Who is this course for?**<br/>This degree is ideally suited to students looking to pursue a career as a solicitor or barrister and also if you’re looking for a career path in criminology or a similar professional capacity.<br/><br/>You will develop analytical and research skills that can be transferred to a broad range of careers, not only in criminology-related fields but also within the wider justice sector. <br/><br/>**What does this course lead to?**<br/>You may not be sure yet which area of law, criminology or a mix of the two will suit you, but many industries are suitable. <br/><br/>Many students focussing on law, go on to train as a solicitor or barrister, while others pursue careers as legal executives, company secretaries or licensed conveyancers, or in areas such as legal and financial compliance, local and central government, the police service, or paralegal work.<br/><br/>You will also be well placed for a huge range of careers in criminology and criminal justice, from probation and policing services to charity and social service work with offenders and young people.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
LWC1
Institution Code
S30
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS Tariff104 120 Scottish Higher104-120 UCAS Tariff Points from a minimum of 4 Scottish Highers Access to HE DiplomaPass in Access course with 60 credits overall including 45 Level 3 credits passed with a minimum of Merit, or 102-118 UCAS Tariff points with any combination of Distinction, Merit or Pass Grades International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme28 31 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM DMM (112 UCAS Tariff Points) HNC (BTEC)P D Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)D*D* Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)DMM Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)D*D D*D (104 UCAS Tariff Points) ASAccepted when studied alongside other Level 3 qualifications OCR Cambridge Technical DiplomaD*D D*D (104 UCAS Tariff Points) OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaDMM DMM (112 UCAS Tariff Points) Scottish Advanced Higher104-120 UCAS Tariff Points from a minimum of 2 Scottish Advanced Highers Extended ProjectThis qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points) Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points) Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points) OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory DiplomaThis qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points) HND (BTEC)P M Pearson BTEC Certificate (QCF)This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications. Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF)This qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points) OCR Cambridge Technical CertificateThis qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)This qualification is considered as part of the overall tariff (104-120 UCAS Tariff Points) OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation DiplomaThis qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications. OCR Cambridge Technical Extended CertificateThis qualification is accepted when taken alongside other qualifications. A level104-120 from a minimum of 2 A Levels T LevelM Merit (120 UCAS Tariff Points) |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £17,750 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |