Course Overview
This degree will help you understand the background and structure to the profession whilst developing a thorough understanding of the core areas within the jurisdiction of the English Legal System. You'll gain an insight into specific areas of the Law, such as Human Rights & Criminal Law and learn about criminal theory, issues in criminology and the nature of crime. You'll understand how law and criminology complement each other while also gaining an understanding of the link between The English Legal System and various Supranational and International sources of law, including the European Union.
Entry requirements
For full details please speak to one or our specialist course advisors on 0800 096 8436 who will talk you through qualifications you need.
In line with the requirements of the Law Society and General Council of the Bar, you must have access to a Law Library that contains English Law in order to successfully complete an undergraduate law degree. You must, therefore, be based in the UK to study this degree.
Support and Benefits
- All course materials designed by experts in law and criminology
- Step-by-step modules to guide your learning
- Develops your interpersonal and self-management skills merited by employers
- Successful completion of this course demonstrates your motivation and commitment to learning
- Gain additional transferable skills in data collection, analysis, IT, communication and report writing
- Full support from a dedicated ICS tutor to mentor and motivate you throughout
Career opportunities
This qualification provides a firm foundation for a wide range of careers. Perhaps you may want to go on to train as a barrister or solicitor, or alternatively you may want to continue into postgraduate study. Law with criminology also develops key transferable skills that provide an excellent basis for careers not directly law-related in say, local government, the police, the prison service or working with charities. The skills you gain could also lead to a career in areas as diverse as non-governmental institutions or the private sector.
Assessments
Module Specific