Law with Criminology LLB (Hons)

About the course

Graduating with an LLB from the University of Bedfordshire is the first step on your journey towards becoming a solicitor or barrister as well as a range of other professional opportunities. This LLB is for you if you have a particular interest in crime and punishment aspects of the law.

The LLB is the undergraduate degree for all students wishing to pursue a career in law.

With this degree you study the core legal subjects all LLB undergraduates are required to study as well as key aspects of criminology including what constitutes a crime in the eyes of the law. You also look at crime from a social-science perspective - the problem of crime how crime is controlled and why people offend - and explore contemporary issues such as violence in today's society and corporate and organised crime.

You learn from a dedicated team with professional experience in the legal industry and criminal justice system. You can extend your in-class learning with a range of fantastic extra-curricular opportunities including our Law Clinic; award-winning Refugee Legal Assistance Project; and mooting programme.

All our LLB courses satisfy the requirements set by the Bar Standards Board for the academic component of Bar training. For further information go to the Bar Standards Board website

Why choose this course?

• Our Law courses rank 5th for on-track graduate outcomes out of 99 HE institutions offering the subject (Complete University Guide 2023)
• Study law and criminology within the broader economic social political historical ethical and cultural environment
• Develop your advocacy skills in our modern Moot Court giving you confidence in a realistic setting
• Gain skills in critical analysis research teamwork use of language and argument and the ability to work and learn independently
• Explore your ability to present arguments in a clear persuasive and authoritative way
• Graduate with a qualification accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and highly regarded by employers
• Become an articulate knowledgeable individual with a range of transferable skills ready to pursue a career in law management human resources the public sector education and many other areas

Note on QLD/SQE route to professional qualification

The LLB is a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA).

In line with the relevant SRA guidance the QLD/LPC route to professional qualification as a solicitor is no longer available to students who register after 21 September 2021. Upon successful completion of this LLB course you will pursue your professional qualification through the new Solicitor Qualifying Examination (SQE) route.