Law and Criminology

Study law, explore crime and society’s response, and work with partners like Victim Support and Devon and Cornwall Police to impact the justice system.

Real cases with real clients
Gain practical legal experience and make a real difference in the community with our award-winning pro bono Law Clinic.

Qualifying Law Degree
For aspiring solicitors or barristers, our LLB supports your legal career aspirations from day one, with alignment to the SQE curriculum and Bar requirements.

Authentic court room experience
Build powerful and persuasive legal arguments and hone your courtroom etiquette in our replica court.

This course is for you if...

• you're fascinated by the causes of crime and how the criminal justice system works

• you want to develop practical legal skills through hands-on experiences

• you're driven to build a successful career in law

• you embrace development opportunities like mooting competitions and networking events

Course Modules

Year 1
In your first year, you’ll learn about the core theories, principles and processes of the law, introducing you to how it’s studied and practised. You’ll be able to join the Student Law Society and take part in mooting, debating, negotiation and advocacy competitions. We’ve structured the curriculum so that alongside studying the English legal system, Contract, Tort and Public Law, you’ll begin your study of criminology and start to develop the critical thinking and self-reflective skills that will equip you for your chosen career.

Year 2
In your second year, you’ll focus on real-life scenarios and develop practical skills in areas such as negotiation and advocacy through our very successful Dispute Resolution Skills module. You’ll study Property Law and Criminal Law and deepen your knowledge and understanding of criminology and the criminal justice system. You’ll have the opportunity to study a law module of specific interest by choosing from a range of options including, for example, Employment, European Union Law, and Cybercrime. You’ll also have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience volunteering in our award winning Law Clinic, either as a volunteer or for credit towards your degree programme, and will receive support in gaining a placement if you wish to take the optional placement year.

Optional placement year
We pride ourselves in offering an invaluable Work-Based Learning module in your Final Year. In addition to this, you may also choose to take part in an optional placement year. This placement could be in any appropriate external setting, and we can support you in deciding whether to take this opportunity.

Final year
In your final year, you’ll have the opportunity to demonstrate your research skills with a dissertation on a legal issue that inspires you, or undertake work-based learning for credit, including within our Law Clinic. You’ll be able to further tailor your degree to your interests and career ambitions by choosing from a selection of Criminology and Criminal Justice modules, and Law modules such as, for example, those intending to progress to vocational training as either a solicitor or barrister, including Criminal Law and Practice, Business Law and Practice, and Trusts and Practice.

For up to date details, please refer to our website or contact the institution directly

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

• Solicitors Regulation Authority
• Bar Standards Board