Law with Criminal Justice (including a Foundation Year)

Gain a rich understanding of the key components and fundamentals of Law and Criminal Justice through the learning on this degree.

Chester Law School maintains strong links with local legal professionals and the wider community to enhance our course, ensuring that you make the most out of your time at university. Specialist opportunities such as guest lecturers and an array of co-curricular outreach and pro bono (free legal advice) opportunities can enhance your skillset and transform you into a Law graduate who stands out from the crowd.

Studying our Law with Criminal Justice degree allows you to tailor your studies to your interests. Gain a rich understanding of key concepts in your first year of study and experience our Experiential Law module in your second year. Final-year students have the opportunity to focus their studies on areas of Law that particularly interest them, developing their skills within their chosen specialist modules before they graduate.

Outside of your studies, join our Law Society which hosts a variety of events throughout the year, gain an insight into law in the real world by volunteering with the department’s Legal Advice Clinic, or get involved with Chester Community Law Project, the Law School’s student-led outreach programme which enables volunteers to use their legal knowledge to benefit our local community.

Our team is made up of former practitioners and nationally recognised academic lawyers, committed to helping our students make their career aspirations a reality.

The University of Chester offers Courses that go beyond lectures in a city perfect for students.

At Chester, your learning goes beyond lectures. Their distinctive academic experience combines expert teaching with real-world opportunities to help you develop practical, career-ready skills. You’ll learn through the Chester Future Skills framework, designed to build the attributes employers value most – from adaptability and creativity to digital confidence.

Furthermore, Chester offers the perfect backdrop for your university experience, as a safe yet vibrant city with ‘Purple Flag’ status. There’s everything students need close at hand, from riverside walks and city-wide events to a unique nightlife and independent cafés. You’ll find a welcoming community and an unbeatable quality of life.

Explore your possibilities in Clearing at Chester.