Study anytime, anyplace, anywhere with our Online LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology degree, available as a 3, 4 or 6 years course. If you’re looking to pursue a career in the legal or wider commercial sector, have an interest in criminal justice, crime and criminal behaviour, but require greater flexibility in study patterns and wish to study 100% online, this could be the degree for you. This degree has a practical focus, with employability embedded into the course. Not only will you study the key legal topics and related skills for the modern law student, but the study of Criminology will help make you employment ready and open up a wider array of career options. The course will have a high level of interaction and you will receive peer and one-to-one professional tutor reviews, with over 90% of our tutors being qualified solicitors and barristers. In the 2021 National Student Survey, The University of Law has been ranked first amongst universities in England for the category of 'teaching on my course'. We have an overall 5 Star rating from QS World University Rankings and 5 stars in Teaching, Employability, Online Learning, Academic Development and Inclusiveness.
1st for Overall Student Satisfaction
We have been ranked first amongst universities for overall student satisfaction in England in the 2020 National Student Survey.
Our Tutors
Over 90% of our tutors are qualified lawyers with experience in practice allowing students to learn in a realistic, professional and contemporary context.
Criminology Experts
Our criminology modules are designed by practising criminologists, providing a practical focus, with real-world application of the law and criminology.
Course Details
Our LLB Law with Criminology Online focuses on key legal topics and a variety of different aspects of criminology, including crime, criminal justice and criminal behaviour. It’s an ideal choice if you’re looking to pursue a career in the legal sector or, more specifically, within the criminal justice system. In addition to studying key legal topics, you will also study Criminology modules which examine the nature of crime and how it operates. The online criminology course focuses on key concepts, such as the definition of crime and how it is perceived within society.
Studying this balanced combination of law and criminology means that you have a great choice of career options to choose from. Not only could you continue your studies to become a qualified lawyer, but you can consider careers in politics, journalism, business or criminal investigation and analysis. This course is a great starting point from which to launch your career in the exciting worlds of law and criminology.
There are three study options available: 3, 4 or 6 yeas programmes, allowing you to study full-time or part-time to suit your commitments and career plans.
Not only will you study the key legal topics and related skills required for the modern law student, but the distance learning of Criminology will help make you employment-ready and open up a wider array of career options.
Three-Year Degree
Year 1
Semester 1
Common-Law Method & Ethics
Academic & Digital Skills
Contract Law
Semester 2
Law of Tort
Public Law
Criminal Law
Year 2
Semester 1
Business Law 1
Critical Approaches in Current Legal Issues
Land Law
Semester 2
Compulsory module:
Introduction to Criminology
Pick two from*:
Criminology modules:
Society and Punishment
Drugs in the Criminal Justice System
Law modules:
Access to Justice and Legal Services
Employment Law
EU Law
Extended Essay
Family Law
Human Rights
Real Estate
*Across Years 2 and 3 you need to complete a minimum of 1 law and 4 Criminology modules (combined) to fulfil the requirements for a Qualifying Law Degree and the Criminology recognition. Please note that some modules are available in Years 2 and 3; please select only once.
Year 3
Semester 1
Compulsory module:
Equity & Trusts
Choose two*:
Business Law 2
Civil Dispute Resolution
Graduate and Employability Skills
International Commercial Law
Mental Health and Mental Capacity Law
Research project (double module)
*Across Years 2 and 3 you need to complete a minimum of 1 law and 4 Criminology modules (combined) to fulfil the requirements for a Qualifying Law Degree and the Criminology recognition. Please note that some modules are available in Years 2 and 3; please select only once.
Semester 2
Criminology modules*:
Cybercrime
Media, Crime and Control
Zemiology - Social Harms
Law modules*:
Civil Dispute Resolution
Criminal Litigation and Evidence
Employment Law
Family Law
Graduate and Employability Skills
Human Rights
International Commercial Law
Real Estate
Research Project (double module)
Wills & Succession
Four-Year Degree
Year 1
Semester 1
Academic & Digital Skills
Common-Law Method & Ethics
Semester 2
Criminal Law
Public Law
Year 2
Semester 1
Contract Law
Law of Tort
Semester 2
Business Law 1
Critical Approaches in Current Legal Issues
Year 3
Semester 1
Equity & Trusts
Land Law
Semester 2
Compulsory module:
Introduction to Criminology
Criminology modules*:
Society and Punishment
Drugs in the Criminal Justice System
Law modules*:
Access to Justice and Legal Services
Employment Law
EU Law
Extended Essay
Family Law
Human Rights
Real Estate
*Across Years 2, 3 and 4 you need to complete a minimum of 1 law and 4 Criminology modules (combined) to fulfil the requirements for a Qualifying Law Degree and the Criminology recognition. Please note that some modules are available in Years 2, 3 and 4; please select only once.
Year 3 Summer
Extended Essay in Law
Year 4
Semester 1
Choose two Law Modules*:
Business Law 2
Civil Dispute Resolution
Graduate and Employability Skills
International Commercial Law
Mental Health and Mental Capacity Law
Research project (double module)
Semester 2
Choose two Criminology modules*:
Cybercrime
Media, Crime and Control
Zeminology - Social Harms
*Across Years 2, 3 and 4 you need to complete a minimum of 1 law and 4 Criminology modules (combined) to fulfil the requirements for a Qualifying Law Degree and the Criminology recognition. Please note that some modules are available in Years 2, 3 and 4; please select only once.
Year 4 Summer
Criminal Litigation and Evidence
Six-Year Degree
Year 1
Semester 1
Academic and Digital Skills
Semester 2
Public Law
Semesters 1 and 2
Common-Law Method and Ethics
Year 2
Semester 1
Law of Tort
Semester 2
Criminal Law
Semesters 1 and 2
Contract Law
Year 3
Semester 1
Critical Approaches in Current Legal Issues
Semester 2
Introduction to Criminology
Semesters 1 and 2
Business Law 1
Year 4
Semester 1
Land Law
Semester 2
Level 5 Criminology Module*
Semesters 1 and 2
Level 5 Law Module*
*Across Years 4, 5 and 6 you need to complete a minimum of 1 law and 4 Criminology modules (combined) to fulfil the requirements for a Qualifying Law Degree and the Criminology recognition.
Year 5
Semester 1
Equity & Trusts
Semester 2
Level 6 Criminology Module*
*All options are indicative and subject to availability. Please note that some options are available at Levels 5 and 6; please select only once. Of the five optional modules over Years 3 to 6, one must be a law option and at least four must be criminology options.
Semesters 1 and 2
Business Law 2
Year 6
Semester 1
Civil Dispute Resolution
Semester 2
Level 6 Criminology Module*
Semesters 1 and 2
Level 6 Law Module*
Elective Modules
Level 5 options
Law*
Access to Justice and Legal Services
Employment Law
EU Law
Extended Essay
Family Law
Human Rights
Real Estate
Criminology*
Drugs in the Criminal Justice System
Society and Punishment
Level 6 options
Law*
Civil Dispute Resolution
Criminal Litigation Evidence
Employment Law
Family Law
Graduate and Employability Skills
Human Rights
International Commercial Law
Real Estate
Research Project (double module)
Wills & Succession
Criminology*
Cybercrime
Media, Crime and Control
Zemiology - Social Harms
*All options are indicative and subject to availability. Please note that some options are available at Levels 5 and 6; please select only once. Of the five optional modules over Years 3 to 6, one must be a law option and at least four must be criminology options.
Online Taster Session
If you want to find out what it’s like to study an online course with us, why not try our free online taster session?
Our taster sessions can be completed at your own pace and include short, structured exercises to help you experience what it will really be like to study online with us. All you need to do is visit our online learning platform (Blackboard ELITE) and, if you've already applied to study with us and received login details for ELITE, click 'sign in' on Blackboard ELITE. Alternatively, click 'sign up' and complete the short registration form.
Course Information
Assessment
This course is assessed by coursework, oral presentation and invigilated exams throughout your studies.
Please note that invigilated exams must be completed at our campuses*, or an approved overseas centre if you wish to sit your exam abroad. There will be an additional University administrative fee if you wish to sit your exam outside the UK.
*Birmingham, Bristol, Guildford, Leeds, London Bloomsbury, Manchester and Nottingham only.
Classification
Our course has an innovatively flexible structure, with specific assessments that are conducive to effective learning.
Course Requirements
3, 4 or 6 years online course: BBB at A Level and Grade C/4 or above in GCSE English Language, or equivalent qualifications.
For the 4 years or 6 years online courses only: Students who would like to apply via our non-standard route should demonstrate a minimum of 2 years professional work experience evidencing management of people and/or processes and provide a professional reference. Students must also possess GCSE English Language at Grade 4 or equivalent, as well as successfully passing a formal interview.
Students who will be under the age of 18 but no younger than 17 at the commencement of the course are permitted.
International entry requirements: An English language level equivalent to IELTS 6.5 or above with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.
Duration
3, 4 or 6 years
Fees
September 2022 fees: 3 years online course is £9,250 per annum; 4 years online course is £6,935 per annum; 6 years online course is £4,625 per annum. Fees are locked for future study years, i.e. the student will pay the same price each year. A deposit amount of £250 is applicable for these online courses.
Intakes
September 2022 for 3 or 4 years courses (6 years cancelled for September 2022); September 2023 for 3, 4 or 6 years duration.
How to Apply
Apply Direct.
Applications for all our undergraduate courses are open. You don't need to apply through UCAS to study one of our online courses.
