Law with Criminology

Overview

The LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology at the University of Worcester provides you with legal knowledge in fundamental subject areas and enables you to develop both practical legal skills and transferable professional skills. Law degrees are highly valued by a wide range of prospective employers. If you decide to pursue a career as a solicitor, the LLB will provide you with a solid grounding for your future preparation for Stage 1 of the Solicitors Qualification Examination (which is required by the Solicitors Regulation Authority). Should you choose to become a barrister, the LLB will also provide a solid foundation for your potential future studies on the Bar Professional Training Course (as required by the Bar Standards Board).

Law with Criminology at Worcester combines a strong foundation in core principles of law and also enables you to gain a valuable insight into related areas of Criminology. When it comes to the criminal justice system, your criminal law studies will be enhanced through criminology modules that study the causes of crime and its impact on individuals, families and society as a whole.

Key Features

• Enables lawyers to explore related areas of Criminology

• Blended theoretical & practical approach brings Law to life

• Professional volunteering opportunities develop your knowledge of how Law operates in the real world and benefit the local community

• Supportive, encouraging environment

Learn more about the course at our Open Days

Visiting us is the best way to get a feel for student life at the University of Worcester. Explore the campus, meet our lecturers and talk to current students.

Find out more and book your place at www.worcester.ac.uk/open-days

Why the University of Worcester?

The University of Worcester is a campus university, meaning everything you need is on site. We’re based in a vibrant cathedral city just 40 mins south of Birmingham and an hour north of Bristol, and our beautiful green campuses have plenty of parking and quality on-site accommodation.

At Worcester small class sizes, supportive tutors and professionally focussed courses mean you’ll be prepared for your dream career. These are just some of the reasons why we’re first in the UK for both graduate employment and quality education.

• First in the UK for sustained employment and/or further study (excluding specialist institutions), 5 years after graduation – Longitudinal Education Outcomes data 2024.

• First in the UK for quality education – Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024.

• Ofsted Outstanding in 2023 the University’s primary and secondary teacher training programmes were rated ‘Outstanding’.

Join us at one of our regular Open Days to see if the University is a good fit for you: www.worcester.ac.uk/opendays

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