Law with Criminology LLB (Hons)
Course Overview - Law with Criminology LLB (Hons)
What causes crime? What is the best way to respond to lawbreaking? Investigate all sides to criminality in this integrated degree with Birmingham Law School and the Department of Social Policy, Sociology and Criminology.
Do you want to practice criminal law or work in the criminal justice system? Criminology gives context to legal study, providing you with a critical understanding of law making and breaking.
Our Centre for Employability, Professional Legal Education and Research (CEPLER) gives Birmingham students the edge. With our opportunities to build practical ...
What causes crime? What is the best way to respond to lawbreaking? Investigate all sides to criminality in this integrated degree with Birmingham Law School and the Department of Social Policy, Sociology and Criminology.<br/><br/>Do you want to practice criminal law or work in the criminal justice system? Criminology gives context to legal study, providing you with a critical understanding of law making and breaking.<br/><br/>Our Centre for Employability, Professional Legal Education and Research (CEPLER) gives Birmingham students the edge. With our opportunities to build practical skills, confidence and employability, youll stand out in a competitive jobs market.<br/><br/>Bringing together the best of Birmingham Law School and the School of Social Policy, Law with Criminology offers a wide range of specialist modules in Law and Criminology taught by expert academics.<br/><br/>With a 100-year history and storied reputation, the Birmingham Law School honours our tradition of legal excellence with global top rankings year after year.<br/><br/><strong>Why study this course?</strong><br/><br/><br/>• Make an impact and join one of 30 Pro Bono projects offered at Birmingham Law School, such as our work with Amicus to secure equal access to justice for those facing the death penalty in the USA.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Connect to the sector with placement schemes, law fairs, and visits to leading firms. All University of Birmingham law students are members of the Birmingham Law Society, the largest and most diverse Law society outside of London.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Pursue your passions and tailor your undergraduate Law degree to suit your interests in your final year with our vast range of optional modules including topics such as Counter Terrorism Law, Advocacy and Employment Law in Practice. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Think globally and study overseas at one of our 200+ partner institutions. Experience an incredible new culture and alternative perspectives on Law. <br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>Top 25 in the UK for Law in the Complete University Guide 2025</strong><br/><br/><strong>Top 25 for Law in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024</strong>
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
28/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
M2L6
Institution Code
B32
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32
6,6,6 in Higher Level subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
D*D*D*
BTEC Extended Diploma in the following subject areas will be considered: Business and Law. Grades required D*D*D* and distinctions in all units. Other BTEC Extended Diplomas may be considered if offered alongside an A level in one of our preferred subjects. BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Business or Law combined with two A levels (from our list of preferred subjects) and BTEC Diploma in Business or Law combined with an A level in one of our preferred subjects will be considered. Other BTEC subjects combined with A levels are considered on a case by case basis provided there is an appropriate subject combination.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Accepted in place of A levels with the following grade equivalencies: D2 = A*; D3 = A; M2 = B. Combinations of A levels and Principle subjects are accepted. NB required subjects must be offered (see A level Section)
A level
A,A,A
We prefer applications from students offering at least two A levels from our list of preferred subjects: Accounting, Ancient History, Anthropology, Archaeology, Biology, Business Studies, Chemistry, Classical Civilisation, Computing, Drama and Theatre Studies, Economics, English Language, English Language and Literature, English Literature, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Further Mathematics, Geography, Geology, Government and Politics, History, History of Art, Human Biology, Law, Mathematics, Medieval History, Modern or Classical Languages, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Statistics, World Development We are happy to accept any subject as the third A level (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking). If you are not studying an A level combination that includes two of these subjects, please contact the Law School.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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