Course summary
Gain a deep understanding of the criminal justice system and its broader societal impact, alongside a qualifying law degree.
Study the seven foundational subjects for professional legal training, alongside areas like penal policy, rehabilitation of offenders, and safeguarding.
Explore how societies enforce laws, uphold justice and balance rights with public responsibility.
This LLB (Hons) is a qualifying law degree, which also gives you valuable insight into the criminal justice system.
Whether you want to qualify as a solicitor or barrister, or work in criminal justice, this flexible course is for you.
Why ARU?
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Gain a qualifying law degree and specialist insight into the criminal justice system.
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Study how laws are enforced – from policing and courts to rehabilitation and safeguarding.
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Tailor the course to your interests with a range of optional modules.
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Learn from experienced tutors, who bring professional knowledge and current debates into the classroom.
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Build career-ready skills through practical, varied assessments.
Modules
Course Modules
Year 1:
Learning to Learn
Composition and Style
Fundamentals of Law
Critical Thinking
Ethics
Business Law
Criminal Law
Year 2:
Constitutional and Administrative Law
Contract Law
Criminal Law
Criminal Justice in England and Wales
Year 3:
Tort Law
Introduction to Youth Work and Safeguarding
Ruskin Module (15 credits)
Equity, Trusts and Succession
Revolving Doors: Punishment and Rehabilitation
Violence, Gender and Victimisation
Dark Web Policing and Control
Intoxicants and Intoxication
Year 4:
Property Law
EU Law
Undergraduate Major Project
Criminal Litigation
Organised Crime
Comparative and Global Criminal Justice
Criminology and Policing in Policy and Practice
Financial Crime and Regulation
Environmental Justice and Green Criminology
Police and Counter-terrorism
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.