Criminology LLB (Hons)

Bachelor's degree

In Stoke-On-Trent

£ 9,000 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Stoke-on-trent

  • Duration

    3 Years

Our LLB (Hons) Criminology is a qualifying law degree recognised by both the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), Bar Standards Board (BSB) and Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX). As well as this programme offering the ability to obtain a QLD through the foundations of legal knowledge, this programme covers a distinctive knowledge base relating to criminology, the study of crime, deviance and the criminal justice system.
Criminology draws upon knowledge and perspectives from a range of disciplines such as law, sociology, psychology and history. Following on from the foundations of legal knowledge (the subjects required for QLD status), upon entry to Level 5, students will study Criminal Law as well as the core 'pathway' module of Urban Criminological Concepts which introduces them to contemporary issues relevant to the field and is unique to this award.

Criminology does not take crime and criminal law for granted. Criminologists continually question why we all respond to crime in different ways, and why approaches to rehabilitation and punishment and other forms of social control have varied so much over the years.
Defining the notion of justice, the definition of crime and the extent of crime and media reporting of it, psychological theories of crime, theories of policing and social control, police accountability, private security and punishment theory are all explored through the specialist options within the award. Equally, the award also introduces students to the following areas; penology and sentencing, an introduction to victimology, restorative justice and crime prevention perspectives in the justice debate, including evaluation of criminal justice initiatives and related issues as well as prospects for the future.
In a student’s final year they will complete the final foundation of legal knowledge by studying the Law of Trusts and Equitable Remedies. Students will then have 90 credits of option modules within the specialism...

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Location

Start date

Stoke-On-Trent (Staffordshire)
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College Road, ST4 2DE

Start date

On request

About this course

Each applicant is individually assessed and we welcome non-standard academic qualifications as well as more traditional academic profiles. We would be delighted to discuss your progression opportunities so please do not hesitate to contact us.
As a guide:
UCAS Tariff points: 112-120
AS Levels: Please contact Admissions for further advice on stand-alone AS qualifications.

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Subjects

  • Law
  • IT Law
  • Criminology
  • LLB
  • Teaching
  • Trusts

Course programme



Module Overview
Year 1: English Legal System and Legal Skills, Law and Society, Contract and Problem Solving, Tort Law and Civil Remedies, Constitutional Law
Year 2: European Union Law, Administrative Law and Human Rights, Property Law and Application, Criminal Law and Urban Criminological Concepts.
Year 3: Law of Trusts and Equitable Remedies plus a range of modules with a focus on specialist criminal law modules such as: Dissertation, Criminology, Criminal Justice and Punishment and Law of Criminal Evidence.
You can also spend time advising real clients by opting to take our Clinic Module which operates around the Staffordshire University Legal Advice Clinic (SULAC) - which will provide you with the perfect opportunity to develop vital work- based skills.

We recognise that students learn in different ways and we utilise a range of different teaching methods and situations to reflect this and to best deliver the specific learning outcomes of the modules. The variety of teaching styles is designed to ensure that students constantly reflect upon, adapt and enhance their learning. In all classes, emphasis is placed on active, experiential learning. Even lectures involve student-student and student-staff interaction. For example, lectures may be linked to tutorial work plans, lecture outlines may include 'mini-problems', and during a session in order that students may work together on tasks requiring them to verify and apply what they have learned.
From time-to-time guest speakers will make a presentation. Lectures will provide a basic framework of concepts. Directed study supports and builds upon the knowledge and skills learnt in class to provide a fuller understanding of the subject. Ideas and concepts and problem solving are explored further in tutorials and workshops. Law students study the theory behind and practice the skills used in the workplace both in a legal context and beyond. Students are involved in mooting, negotiating and other forms of role play as well as working on case studies and other problem based scenarios. At all levels, online support is provided by a module Blackboard page and independent study is supported by a range of electronic databases, many of which can be accessed from outside the University.
The Teaching and Learning Strategy for the LLB Law award is tailored to help the student achieve the module and award by progressively enabling the law student to develop as a more independent learner. Independent learning enables students to develop both their subject specific and key skills.
As students progress from their first year (Level 4) to their final year (Level 6), there is a change in emphasis from more tutor directed teaching within lectures and workshops to increasingly student centred independent learning.

Criminology LLB (Hons)

£ 9,000 + VAT