Law with Criminal Justice and Human Rights, LLB (Hons)

This LLB Law programme at Goldsmiths offers specialised knowledge in criminal justice and human rights, exploring their complex interactions. As the UK's top-rated course for student satisfaction, it provides a qualifying law degree with integrated training for the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations. Students benefit from an environment focused on social justice, active learning through debates and advocacy, and critical analysis of topics like domestic human rights, crime prevention, and global issues such as AI in policing and cybercrime.The curriculum includes compulsory modules in years one to three, alongside options in sociology and interdisciplinary areas. Opportunities for law clinics, placements, and internships with leading organisations enhance practical skills. Assessment features coursework, exams, and innovative methods like mooting and human rights activities. Accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Standards Board, it equips graduates for legal careers.

This LLB gives you the opportunity to focus on your interests in the second and third years by choosing from a range of law option modules. You will study a wide range of specialisms, drawing on globally leading expertise in the departments of Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Media and Communications, and Art. Please note: Many of the option module lists below are indicative, and updated annually by the department. Year 1 (credit level 4) In your first year, you will study the following compulsory modules: 21st Century Legal Skills Contract Law Criminal Law: Theory and Practice Public Law and the Human Rights Act English Legal System in a Global Context Year 2 (credit level 5) In your second year, you'll study the following compulsory modules: EU Law and the UK Law of Tort Land Law Trusts International Law and Politics You'll then choose 1 or 2 from an approved list of modules from the Department of Sociology. This list is updated each year, and may include the following: Criminal Justice in Context Crimes Against Humanity Religion, Crime, and Law Depending on how many credits you decide to take from the Department of Sociology, you can choose up to 1 module from the Department of Law optional modules, or from relevant departments (known as Connected Curriculum) across the University. Department of Law optional modules You can select up to 1 optional module from the list below. For the Goldsmiths' Social Change module, you have the option to focus on Immigration Policy Clinic and/or Counterterrorism and Human Rights Clinic. Optional modules may include: The Goldsmiths Elective Intellectual Property Law Goldsmiths’ Social Change Module Immigration Law Connected Curriculum modules You will also have the opportunity to select optional modules from departments such as Sociology to broaden your studies. Exact lists of these modules will be available at the beginning of each academic year. You can select up to 1 from the Connected Curriculum modules, or Goldsmiths' Electives. Year 3 (credit level 6) In your third year, you'll take the following compulsory modules: Criminal Justice & Human Rights Dissertation Criminal Evidence (with Advanced Mooting and Advocacy) Human Rights Law and Clinic You then need to select 1 or 2 from an approved list of interdisciplinary modules. This list is published annually and may include modules such as: Confronting climate crisis Media Law and Ethics Anthropology of Rights Crimes of the Powerful Psychology and Law You can then choose 2 or 3 from the following modules: AI, Disruptive Technologies and the Law Work Placement Commercial Law and International Trade Agreements Art Law Company Law SQE2: Practical Legal Skills in Context Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.