Course Summary

Criminology and Law are a perfect fit, combining a social science approach to crime with an understanding of core legal principles and institutions. You’ll learn about the causes and consequences of crime through a study of the current theories, issues and debates, backed by an understanding of the criminal justice system and its institutions and roles such as the police, courts, prisons and probation service. And you’ll explore the inter-relationships between the law, individuals and society, studying how the law fits into the social, political and cultural context of the society we live in. You should note that this very popular course does not provide exemption from the academic stage of qualifying as a solicitor or barrister. Please see our LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology if this interests you.

Course Details - Modules

Year 1: Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice (core) Contemporary Issues of Youth Justice and Criminology (core) The Legal System and Legal Methods (core) Constitutional and Administrative Law (core) Year 2: Research Methods in Criminology (core) Applied Criminology & Professional Practice (core) Criminal Law (core) Human Rights (core) Year 3: Project (option) Global Illicit Drug Trafficking (optional) Mentally-disordered Defendants & Suspects (optional) Preventing and Correcting Offending Behaviour (optional) Prison Studies (optional) Terrorism Studies (optional) Psychological Criminology (optional) Race, Ethnicity, Crime and Justice (optional) Youth Crime and Sub-culture (optional) Work-based learning (optional) Football Hooliganism (optional) Surveillance, Technology and Society (optional) Psychosocial Perspectives on Criminal Behaviour (optional) Civil and Criminal Litigation (optional) Client Practice (optional) Evidence (optional) Human Rights in the Developing World (optional) Intellectual Property Law (optional) Introduction to Islamic Law (optional) Immigration Law (optional) Law and Society in Africa (optional) Media Law (optional) Public International Law (optional)

Course Details – Assessment Method

We’ll assess you with a mixture of coursework and exams. Coursework includes essays, reflective reports, group and seminar presentations. You’ll be given plenty of feedback to help you improve. You will also have the chance to complete a work-based learning module, where you’ll be assessed on your practical work, and in your final year you’ll complete a project based on independent research.

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: M911

Institution code: E28

Campus Name: Stratford Campus

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

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


For detailed information on entry requirements for our courses, please see the individual course pages. We consider a range of UK and worldwide qualifications at the appropriate level and also take relevant work experience into account when considering an application. Many courses have a Foundation Year option for those students whose qualifications do not meet the BA or BSc entry requirements. Applicants should have, or be working towards, grade C in GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent Level 2 qualification such as Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics or Key Skills Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication) Entry requirements are intended only as a guide for applicants. They are not a guarantee of an offer, nor of the conditions that may apply. When making a decision on your academic suitability, we will make an assessment of you as an individual and will use information other than qualifications; which may include predicted grades, performance at Level 2, relevant work experience, previous study at degree level, personal statement, references and any portfolio, written test or interview, to make our decision. If you have any questions, please contact a member of our Applicant Relations Team from Monday to Friday (9am–5pm) on +44 (0) 20 8223 3333 or email study@uel.ac.uk

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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Unistats information

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Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
EU 13740.0 Year 1
International 13740.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Docklands Campus
4-6 University Way
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Newham
E16 2RD

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