Are you eager to build practical legal knowledge alongside insights into crime, criminology, and criminal justice? This degree, delivered by world-leading, research-active academics in our esteemed Law School, introduces core topics in both fields while exploring their interconnections. You will develop specialist and transferable skills by examining the social, cultural, political, and economic contexts of crime, including offending circumstances, regulatory policies, and societal responses. Drawing on expertise in areas like criminal law, human rights, cybercrime, and gender-based violence, the program is taught by lecturers actively influencing policy and debate, with our research ranked 6th in the UK for impact.In your first year, you’ll cover foundational concepts in criminology and law, such as criminal law and crime explanations. The second year expands to research methods and optional modules on various issues, while the third allows in-depth study of specialist topics like Equity and Trusts. We offer strong professional networks through links to UK law firms, alumni events, and a Law Fair. Our student-run Law Society organises extracurricular activities, including mooting competitions and career events, to foster peer and employer connections.
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