Law and Criminology Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)
Course Overview - Law and Criminology Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)
Combine Law and Criminology to tackle social injustice and create positive societal change. In this distinctive LLB, you'll study law, policy and the social construction of crime.
Why choose Law and Criminology at York?
Critically engage with issues of social justice. You'll examine the inequalities and discrimination within society and the criminal justice system. In turn, you'll understand how legal and sociological approaches can challenge these inequalities.
Be supported by the joint expertise of both legal researchers and criminologists. With their guidanc...
Combine Law and Criminology to tackle social injustice and create positive societal change. In this distinctive LLB, you'll study law, policy and the social construction of crime.
Why choose Law and Criminology at York?
Critically engage with issues of social justice. You'll examine the inequalities and discrimination within society and the criminal justice system. In turn, you'll understand how legal and sociological approaches can challenge these inequalities.
Be supported by the joint expertise of both legal researchers and criminologists. With their guidance, you'll learn to tackle legal problems in a realistic way. You'll work collaboratively to analyse real-world legal issues, through our problem-based learning approach. You'll also draw on their expertise when undertaking your own legal and criminological research.
Engage with individuals currently working in and adjacent to the criminal justice system. You'll have the opportunity to network with and learn more from employers and alumni in York Law School's regular events. You'll also have the chance to work directly with people currently working in the criminal justice system in a major group project.
Develop your employability through career-focused events and opportunities. During your studies, you'll have access to York Law School's Careers and Development Programme. This programme offers a range of employability-focused events and support throughout the year.
Our graduates are creative, ethical and robust problem solvers. You'll be well-equipped for careers across the legal profession, the criminal justice system and beyond.
Accreditation
This degree meets requirements that can enable you to progress to the next stages of professional qualification as a barrister or solicitor in England and Wales. In addition, it may also contribute to the entry requirements of qualification in other jurisdictions.
For full details of course structure and content visit our course page: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/llb-law-criminology/
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-20
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A57-H87
Institution Code
Y50
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
T Level
D
Distinction overall including grade A* in the Core T Level subjects in Accounting; Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing; Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction; Digital Business Services; Digital Production, Design and Development; Digital Support and Services; Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control; Finance; Health; Healthcare Science; Legal Services; Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing; Management and Administration; Marketing; Science
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-distinction: 39.0, offer-merit: 6.0
Scottish Advanced Higher
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Extended Project
We recognise the value of this qualification although it will not be included as a condition of entry. It may be taken in to consideration when you receive your results.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A
We will consider this qualification alongside or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. For example: Distinction, Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Diploma plus A at A Level Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate plus AA at A level Distinction, Distinction in 2 BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificates plus A at A leveln.
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
D*DD
We consider a range of OCR qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| International, EU | £28,600 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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