In this law degree, you will be encouraged to think like a lawyer from day one. Learn the essential law foundation subjects in order to practise law alongside exploring current trends and different responses to crime. Our practice-based learning approach focuses on understanding the law in the context of everyday life and legal practice, and applying your learning to a range of critical criminological and legal issues.
The course has been designed by experienced academics and practitioners, with input from our internationally-renowned Crucible Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice. It is specifically designed for your career development. Throughout your degree, you will work with practitioners from the legal sector. You will have the opportunity to put law into action through our pro bono activities with the Citizens Advice Bureau and work placements.
Our teaching draws on a range of disciplines such as sociology, psychology and human rights to provide you with a dynamic understanding of a wide range of legal concepts, values, principles and rules of English law, criminological theories and criminal justice practice. A high proportion of your time will be spent working face to face with tutors, developing your understanding of legal and criminological issues and the core skills and competencies that legal practitioners are expected to have.
Modules include: ‘Legal Systems, Ethics and Skills’ where you will introduced to the structure and functions of the English legal system., ‘Criminal Law’ where you will focus on key principles in crimes such as murder, manslaughter, non-fatal and theft related offences and ‘Introduction to Criminal Justice’ where you will analyse contemporary trends and policies in the criminal justice system.
Our dedicated Careers Advisor has established links with graduate recruiters and can help you to obtain a graduate role. You will be supported to map out your aptitudes and create a career plan. We also provide personalised sessions in CV and application writing, presentations, mock-interviews, and commercial-awareness training, as well as opportunities to develop your networking skills.
Course Details - Modules
In your first year, you will gain an understanding of the key functions of the English legal system, explore the moral dimension of the practice of law, grasp criminal law and human rights, and learn how to present reasoned and logical arguments. You will also study Law in Practice 1: Legal Communication - an interactive module designed to build your skills and confidence in legal communication, to understand how to apply law in practice and the wider society.
In your second year, core modules build on themes from the first year, exploring the ways that theories of crime can aid our understanding of the operations of the criminal justice as well as a range of contemporary issues in crime, justice and punishment. You will also develop your legal knowledge and understanding. Recent examples of modules include Land Law, European Union Law, Business Enterprises and also Contract Law, which underpins all commercial relationships.
In your final year you will choose from a diverse range of module options in Law and Criminology as well as having the opportunity to carry out an independent research dissertation in an area that interests you. You can also gain work experience and apply for a placement on our Pro Bono scheme with the Citizens Advice Bureau.
You will take a minimum of three Criminology options and at least one Law option. Recent examples of Criminology options include Gender, Violence and Human Rights; Prisons and Punishment; Crime, Culture and the City; Service Learning (includes placements). Law options might include International Human Rights, Corporate Finance, Tax, Pro Bono and Employment.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
ML61
Institution code:
R48
Campus Name:
Main Site
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
GCSE requirement: English and Maths, Grade C for BAR examinations
Please see https://www.roehampton.ac.uk/applying/undergraduate-entry-requirements/
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.0
with a minimum of 5.5 in each band
TOEFL (iBT)
80.0
with the following minimum scores:
Reading: 18
Writing: 17
Listening: 17
Speaking: 20
PTE Academic
51.0
with no less than 51 in any band
Cambridge English Advanced
grade C in tests prior to 2015 with no less than 'weak' in any band
We may accept other high school English qualifications if you are applying for an undergraduate degree. Please contact us at admissions@roehampton.ac.uk to clarify.
