Are you fascinated by law and how it is viewed through a criminological lens? Our Qualifying Law Degree, Law with Criminology LLB (Hons), explores the foundations of law and theories of crime, providing exemptions from the academic stage of training to become a solicitor or barrister.
Our law with criminology degree provides an overview of legal systems and institutions with a minor specialism in criminology. You’ll get an understanding of the law’s role in society and key legal principles such as civil liabilities, legal reasoning and contract law.
You’ll explore contemporary case studies and their critiques to sharpen your critical analysis skills. You’ll look at the police, criminal courts, prisons and youth justice services under the microscope, and understand the legal system as a whole – including its impact on society.
In the final year of law with criminology, you’ll choose an optional module from a variety of specialist areas of law. Outside of the classroom you’ll be offered the chance to visit courts including the Old Bailey, the Supreme Court and Parliament in London, the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg and the European Parliament and European Commission in Brussels.
Listen to regular guest lectures from experienced lawyers like Paul Tweed – a libel lawyer who has represented clients such as Britney Spears, Whitney Houston and Liam Neeson.
Want to get practical experience? Show your legal prowess in our on-campus courtroom, where you’ll take part in mock courtroom scenarios and get a taste of the real thing. Join the student-led Law Society to meet your peers and Edge Hill alumni.
Our law with criminology degree provides an engaging, insightful and thorough insight into the world of law and crime, equipping you with the practical and substantive knowledge to practise law.
Course features
International students can apply
Learn a language option available
Professional accreditation
Sandwich year option available
Studying abroad option available
My degree has given me the opportunity to meet inspirational people from the legal sector and to create connections within my chosen field.
In the first year of law and criminology, we’ll unpack the basics. There’s an overview of legal reasoning and analysis, and you’ll take a look at the principles that regulate legally binding contracts. Hone your abilities in our Lawyers’ Skills module and experience an introduction to the law of torts. We’ll focus on criminal justice processes in crime and social justice contexts.
Introduction to Criminological Theory introduces you to key theoretical perspectives relevant to the study of crime and social justice. The module will use contemporary case studies in crime, deviance and conflict to evaluate the main theoretical traditions and recent critiques within criminology, providing a foundation in critical analysis. In particular, the module will emphasise the political underpinnings to theoretical perspectives and will encourage you to recognise the need to locate theories of crime and deviance in their structural contexts.
Module code: CRI1124
Credits: 20
Introduction to the Criminal Justice Process
Introduction to the Criminal Justice Process introduces you to key aspects of the criminal justice system, primarily in England and Wales but with some reference to other UK and international jurisdictions. The module will critically analyse official responses to ‘crime’ and deviance through an examination of fundamental criminal justice agencies including the police, criminal courts and prisons as well as probation and youth justice services.
Module code: CRI1125
Credits: 20
Law of Contract
Law of Contract introduces principles that regulate legally binding agreements. The module examines when the law recognises agreements as binding and how such agreements are formed. You will look at the means and pretexts by which contracting parties may seek to escape from the obligations they have undertaken and different remedies that the law makes available when such obligations are breached.
Module code: LAW1003
Credits: 20
Law of Torts
Law of Torts introduces you to the law of civil liabilities, examining the objectives of the system as well as the main areas such as negligence, trespass, occupiers’ and employers’ liability, vicarious liability, defamation and privacy. The subject is largely based on case law.
Module code: LAW1005
Credits: 20
Legal Methods and Systems
Legal Methods and Systems examines the sources of English law, and explains the processes and the role and functions of the institutions and personnel involved in the English legal system. The module provides a foundation of legal knowledge, and introduces you to legal reasoning, legal analysis and legal study skills which you can apply in your subsequent legal study.
Lawyers’ Skills lays the foundations for the development of a number of skills and competences related to working in the legal professions. The module introduces you to a number of aspects of the practical curriculum delivered on a Legal Practice Course and a Bar Professional Training Course.
Module code: LAW1006
Credits: 20
Cyber Security Fundamentals and Ethics
Cyber Security Fundamentals and Ethics provides an introduction to the principles of cyber security. Focus is particularly on how to prevent cyber attacks, and the protection, confidentiality and integrity of information across both human and technology dimensions. The module tackles cyber security as a multidisciplinary issue and introduces important cyber hygiene concepts needed to remain safe in the digital world. Cyber security is covered from both a theory-based and applied understanding of how to reduce the likelihood of harm caused by cyber crime.
Module code: LAC1000
Credits: 20
Explore property and land law in Year 2 of law and criminology. And decide whether to delve into administrative law as it operates in the UK or the process behind bringing a claim for judicial review. We’ll help you explore criminal law and critical criminology theory too, as well as the fundamental principles of public law. You’ll examine questions around violence. What are the various forms? And how can we understand its impact on society?
Criminal Law explores the substantive criminal law in England and Wales. The module combines the basic notions and framework of criminal liability with a detailed consideration of a range of specific criminal offences.
Module code: LAW2002
Credits: 20
Critical Criminological Theory
Critical Criminological Theory provides a grounding in critical criminological theory and its application to contemporary debates and issues concerning harm and criminal justice. The module will familiarise you with the development of criminological theory in historical and political contexts. You will be encouraged to apply theoretical perspectives to issues incorporating harm and crime, as well as social and state responses, drawing on national and international examples. The module will challenge mainstream theories of crime and deviance by locating current examples of harm, criminalisation and criminal justice within determining contexts of class, gender, sexuality, neo-colonialism and age within political priorities of the neoliberal agenda.
Module code: CRI2225
Credits: 20
Land Law
Land Law will provide you with an understanding of the key principles of property law which underpin the day-to-day management and control of land ownership, use and transaction, and enable you to place those dealings within the social context.
Module code: LAW2005
Credits: 20
Public Law 1
Public Law 1 introduces you to the fundamental constitutional principles of public law and demonstrates how these principles are realised in the UK and how an evaluation may be made of the UK’s adherence to these principles. The module also examines some of the unique or unusual characteristics of the UK constitution.
Module code: LAW2007
Credits: 20
Violence and Society
Violence and Society explores the concept of violence and the various forms it can take, ranging from intrapersonal violence (for example, self-harm) to interpersonal violence, institutional and state violence, and violence on a global scale. You will be encouraged to look beyond established understandings of what constitutes a violent act to explore more abstract forms of violence such as harm, denial of rights, and poverty. Criminological theory will form the basis of considerations of aspects of violence. The structural relations of class (production), ‘family origins’ (neo-colonialism) and gender/sexuality (reproduction) will be highlighted as the determining contexts in which such violence occurs and is legitimated. Power, dominance, legitimacy and hegemony will be the key themes of the module.
Advanced Lawyers’ Skills provides you with the opportunity to further develop a number of the practical aspects of being employed in the legal professions. The module covers, in an increasingly advanced way, a number of aspects of the practical curriculum delivered on Legal Practice Courses and a Bar Professional Training Course.
Module code: LAW2006
Credits: 20
Business and Company Law
Business and Company Law provides you with an understanding of key principles of business law and company law, relating to business and commerce. The module includes a practical examination of company formation and decision-making, together with the respective roles of shareholders and directors.
Module code: LAB2001
Credits: 20
Cyber Crime and Criminal Justice
Cyber Crime and Criminal Justice explores cyber crime both in theory and practice to analyse the intersection between criminal behaviour and justice processes. Common cyber attacks, offending methodologies, online harms and victimisation will be examined as you develop your understanding of the nature of these crimes and how the cultural worlds of hackers, crackers and trackers work. Cyber criminality, and its impact on society, will also be explored in-depth.
Module code: LAC2000
Credits: 20
External Law Competitions
External Law Competitions prepares you for external competitions. You'll learn of advocacy, legal drafting and legal research. You'll work in teams and test your legal knowledge and skills against other universities in the UK and abroad. The module will allow you to develop skills required for the legal profession, and other roles in which problem-solving, teamwork, advocacy, negotiating or drafting are key requirements.
Module code: LAW2032
Credits: 20
International Law
International Law is an important subject due to the globalisation of society. It is the law that governs relationships between states and the activities of international institutions, including the United Nations and European Union. During the module you will consider areas such as the settlement of disputes, title to territory, diplomatic relations, the law of the sea, human rights, and the law governing international trade agreements. You’ll also be encouraged to consider what international law is, who it applies to, who regulates the application of international law and why anyone should comply with it.
Module code: LAW2068
Credits: 20
Media Law
Media Law has been designed to provide you with an understanding of how the law applies to areas of the media. You will gain a working knowledge of current laws that govern libel, social media, privacy, malicious communications, and contempt of court. You’ll also explore press regulation and how it will develop in the current publishing climate. Through study of this module you will learn how to both ‘know’ and ‘apply’ the law, two of the essential requirements for those wishing to enter the legal profession. As well as preparing you to specialise in the legal practice of media law, the module is also ideal for career areas including journalism, broadcasting and website administration.
Module code: LAW2066
Credits: 20
Public Law in Practice
Public Law in Practice equips you with a good understanding of the process involved in bringing a claim for judicial review. Judicial review is a way of challenging how an organisation carries out a public function. It is a specialised type of legal proceeding. Unlike private law which involves a dispute over a person’s rights and obligations, judicial review has a wider public importance because it is about ensuring the state does not exceed the powers given to it by law. This difference means that special rules apply to judicial review. The court’s role is to look at whether a decision was lawfully available to the body which made it. Exploring the three stages of judicial review, from pre-action protocol to the permission and substantive stages, this module will enable you to develop the skills of locating learning resources and engaging in case and statute analysis, legal reasoning, criticism, and oral presentation and argument.
Module code: LAW2028
Credits: 20
Sports Law
Sports Law is a growing sector with ever expanding employment opportunities in legal practice and sports administration. On this module you will examine the public and private faces of sports law. The public face considers how the law is applied within a sporting context, including the areas of criminal law, tort law and employment law. Exploring the private face will allow you to look at the self-regulatory aspects of sports law, including the requirement that sporting disputes are submitted to arbitration rather than be litigated. You will also study whether the public face is impeding the development of the private face of sports law and if there is need for greater self-regulation.
Module code: LAW2069
Credits: 20
Work Placement
Work Placement develops your employability skills by engaging you in work experience, either with industry (whether legal or non-legal) or with a voluntary organisation. After a few weeks of preparation for your placement, the placement will typically run throughout the second year of the course, commencing in October and running through until the end of April. Following completion of the placement, you will compile a reflective report illustrating the skills and experience demonstrated and acquired. This will include highlighting how these attributes will inform and enhance your graduate portfolio.
Module code: LAW2031
Credits: 20
In Year 3 you’ll shape your studies by choosing from a variety of specialist areas of law. You’ll study these alongside your compulsory modules and could learn about Digital Policing and Cybercrime, Family Law, or Counter Terrorism. Perhaps you’d like to specialise in human rights, sports, the media or tax law? You’ll have the opportunity to forge the first steps to your future career path and apply practical aspects through our Law Clinic Experience module.
Equity and Trusts examines the fundamental principles of the law relating to trusts and equitable ownership of property. It also considers the role and responsibilities of trustees and other fiduciaries.
Module code: LAW3053
Credits: 20
European Union Constitutional Law
European Union Constitutional Law examines the Constitutional Law of the European Union and the nature of the relationship with national legal orders. The module explores the nature and effects of the legal relationship and examines in particular the doctrines, principles, legal instruments, competences, institutions and rights recognised and conferred by EU Law and the law making process in the European Union.
Module code: LAW3051
Credits: 20
The Politics of Imprisonment
The Politics of Imprisonment provides you with a critical knowledge and understanding of the nature, functions and justifications for the use of punishment, specifically incarceration, in modern society. The module will consider the philosophical theories that are used to legitimise the state’s use of imprisonment and the sociological theories that explain historical developments in the purpose of state punishment. The various divisions and functions of the prison estate will be examined within their historical, structural, political, social and geographical contexts. Related methods of state punishment, such as the death penalty, will also be considered. You will adopt an international perspective and explore penal theory and practice in a range of countries. The relationships between power, legitimacy and justice will be central themes throughout the module.
Module code: CRI3110
Credits: 20
The Politics of Policing
The Politics of Policing equips you with a critical knowledge and understanding of the concept of policing, both in its philosophical sense and as a function of the modern liberal democratic state. The module will consider the role and function of the police service, and explore related issues including police powers, political accountability, protection of civil liberties and the concept of equality before the law. Contemporary strategies and approaches to policing will be located within their structural, political, social and geographical contexts. The module is underpinned by theories of authority, power and legitimacy.
Alternative Dispute Resolution recognises the importance of an understanding of the legal principles, processes and procedures of alternative dispute resolution. This module will consider arbitration, mediation and negotiation as alternative methods of dispute resolution. It will provide an understanding of the law and practice of arbitration in England and Wales generally. It will also explain the fundamental principles of arbitration, mediation and negotiation, consider the Arbitration Act 1996 and contemplate the role of the courts in the arbitral process A case study of an arbitration process will be included.
Module code: LAW3054
Credits: 20
Artificial Intelligence and Technology Law
Artificial Intelligence and Technology Law provides you with comprehensive insight into the theoretical and regulatory frameworks of technology governance and artificial intelligence. You'll be able to critically evaluate leading governance theories and deepen your understanding of fundamental AI concepts and principles. You will also improve your proficiency in the specialised vocabulary and analytical methods within IT and cyberspace studies.
Module code: LAW3100
Credits: 20
Civil Litigation
Civil Litigation provides you with a practical understanding of civil procedure in England and Wales. The module will examine how the civil courts operate in the management and disposal of cases proceeding before them, as well as considering the general principles of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and the Court's approach to this. You will examine the practical issues that arise from the start of a case until its ultimate conclusion and will explore the key stages of civil claims. You will develop various legal skills and consider issues of professional conduct which are frequently encountered in civil practice and which are essential for work in this area of legal practice.
Module code: LAW3062
Credits: 20
Company Law
Company Law concentrates on the key features of the company as a legal institution and covers a selection of topics addressing some of the main policy issues relating to companies and business activity.
Module code: LAW3033
Credits: 20
Counter Terrorism
Counter Terrorism examines key legislation, terminology and concepts around counter terrorism, from radicalisation and extremism to home grown terrorism, interventions, and the Government’s Prevent and CONTEST strategies. The module will assess the organisational structures and inter relationships that exist within counter terrorism policing such as the Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU) and Special Branch. You will also consider the links between counter terrorism and other forms of criminality and the importance of information and intelligence within this evolving area of policing.
Module code: PLN3006
Credits: 20
Criminal Law in Practice
Criminal Law in Practice equips you with a good understanding of the vital service provided by duty solicitors. The Criminal Justice system in the UK controls the behaviour of citizens and helps citizens understand the effects of their actions through punishment and rehabilitation of those who violate the laws. This area of law is regulated by the Criminal Procedure Rules and legislation including the Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) 1984. PACE regulates the power of police and sets out rules regarding the detention and interrogation of suspects. The role of a criminal defence duty solicitor is to help suspects when detained at the police station. The duty solicitor is an advocate who ensures that the offender's legal rights are observed and that proper legal advice is given. The duty solicitor explains what is likely to happen in the case, discuss the evidence that the police have, the strengths of the evidence and whether the evidence is strong enough for the suspect to be charged. The duty solicitor advises the suspect at the police interview and provides the suspect with legal advice. This module will guide you in how to conduct interviews and to request disclosure from police. You will also learn PACE rules that regulate police interviews and applications for bail, as well as about criminal procedure rules.
Module code: LAW3222
Credits: 20
Cyber Risk and Incident Management
Cyber Risk and Incident Management covers the legal, regulatory and compliance requirements of cyber security to solve real-world security problems using a risk management approach. This module will also introduce you to the fundamental principles of risk analysis frameworks and the application of cyber incident response models to address and manage a security breach, threat or attack involving people, processes, technology and information.
Module code: LAC3000
Credits: 20
Digital Policing and Cybercrime
Digital Policing and Cybercrime equips you with an understanding of the complexities of digital policing and digitally facilitated crimes. You will be introduced to key terminology associated with digital technology and gain an insight into how technology can be used in everyday policing and criminal investigations. Legislation and regulations relevant to the use of technology within digital policing and digitally facilitated crimes will be examined and applied to offences such as hate crime, sexting, revenge porn, bullying, harassment, child grooming and fraud. The module also explores how digitally facilitated crimes are reported to the police and assesses the impact that these crimes have on individuals and their families. You will investigate how criminals engage in complex digital crimes such as hacking, malware attacks, denial of service and data manipulation and consider the impact this can have on individuals and businesses.
Module code: PLN3003
Credits: 20
Dissertation
Dissertation is designed to allow you to carry out a substantial piece of self-directed legal research. The topic of your research may draw on the practical experience of the law gained in an appropriate work placement.
Module code: LAW3035
Credits: 20
Employment Law
Employment Law deals with an important business resource, namely its employees and one of the most important forms of exchange between business and clients, namely contracts for the sale and exchange of goods.
Module code: LAW3036
Credits: 20
European Union Substantive Law
European Union Substantive Law examines some of the core areas of the substantive law of the European Union. The module focuses on the law relating to the four freedoms and competition law in the context of the regulatory development of the EU Internal Market.
Module code: LAW3052
Credits: 20
External Law Competitions
External Law Competitions prepares you for external competitions. You'll learn of advocacy, legal drafting and legal research. You'll work in teams and test your legal knowledge and skills against other universities in the UK and abroad. The module will allow you to develop skills required for the legal profession, and other roles in which problem-solving, teamwork, advocacy, negotiating or drafting are key requirements.
Module code: LAW3061
Credits: 20
Family Law
Family Law examines the main areas of substantive law and social policy pertaining to the family. The focus is on the ‘family’ and the rights and obligations of the adults within it.
Module code: LAW3037
Credits: 20
Human Rights
Human Rights introduces you to the assessment of the nature of human rights claims and their translation into law and legal institutions. It charts the emergence of human rights arguments through legal, social and political theory, and examines how these discourses have informed the creation of national and international law.
Module code: LAW3038
Credits: 20
Intellectual Property Law
Intellectual Property Law critically examines the key principles of intellectual property (IP) law, the nature and scope of IP rights, procedures, national, regional and international, for the granting and recognition of the rights, mechanisms for enforcement, as well as defences against the enforcement.
Module code: LAW3039
Credits: 20
International Business Law
International Business Law examines some of the legal aspects governing the organisation and regulation of private international business, especially multi-national corporations.
Module code: LAW3040
Credits: 20
International Criminal Law
International Criminal Law analyses the key principles of international criminal law. It examines legislation and prosecution of international crimes such as genocide, crimes against humanity, war crimes, and aggression.
Module code: LAW3041
Credits: 20
International Peace and Security
International Peace and Security examines the international legal aspects of the international community's efforts to maintain international peace and security. The module explores the 'law before war' known as jus ad bellum, including the prohibition of force, the principle of non-intervention, and the powers and role of the relevant United Nations organs in settling or responding to international disputes and situations. It will also give you an insight into rights of states in self-defence, and the international community's roles and responsibilities in responding to mass atrocity crimes under the 'Responsibility to Protect'.
Module code: LAW3221
Credits: 20
International Sports Law
International Sports Law examines the complex pattern of international regulatory frameworks affecting sport. It explores the role of sport in society and assesses the claims that sport should be self-regulating.
Module code: LAW3042
Credits: 20
Law Clinic Experience Module
Law Clinic Experience Module provides you with the opportunity to further develop and apply a number of the practical aspects of being employed in the legal professions.
Module code: LAW3044
Credits: 20
Law of Evidence
Law of Evidence examines the procedural framework which regulates the conduct of the adversarial trial. The main focus are the main rules of evidence which govern the conduct of a criminal trial and the extent to which the rules are an expression of the relationship between the interests of the state and the rights of the individual within the criminal justice system.
Module code: LAW3045
Credits: 20
Media Law
Media Law examines current laws governing libel, social media, privacy, malicious communications and contempt of court. It explores these rules within the context of areas such as press regulation, the regulation of the internet and the regulation of media broadcasting.
Module code: LAW3046
Credits: 20
Mediation
Mediation introduces you to the skills of a mediator and the principles of conflict resolution. The civil justice system in England and Wales provides a forum for resolving civil disputes, however this is adversarial, promotes a 'winner takes all' philosophy, and can be costly and time consuming. Increasingly, alternative dispute resolution methods, of which mediation is one, are being used to resolve disputes instead of court proceedings. The Civil Justice Council in its report of June 2021 recommended the introduction of compulsory mediation for civil disputes before a dispute is brought to court. Legal and judicial initiatives point to an increased use of mediation as part of the civil justice process in the future. This module will introduce you to the skills of a mediator and the principles of conflict resolution. It will provide you with an understanding of the role and practice of a mediator and the service that the mediator provides to parties who are in dispute. It will guide you through the process of preparation for a mediation, introduce the communication skills required to facilitate a negotiation between the parties, guide you in how to manage a mediation process, and provide an understanding of a mediator's ethical obligations and practice.
Module code: LAW3058
Credits: 20
Property Law in Practice
Property Law in Practice introduces you to conveyancing, the process of transferring ownership of property from one person to another. Conveyancing is a generic term that describes property transactions whether they are in respect of residential or commercial property. The basic rules and principles of conveyancing apply regardless of the nature of the property. This module will provide you with the practical skills and knowledge of the rules and principles required to complete a residential property transaction. You will develop this knowledge so that you will be able to provide advice and assistance to a client in relation to each of the critical stages of a property transaction.
Module code: LAW3057
Credits: 20
Private Client
Private Client provides you with a contextualised understanding of private client matters. You will develop a sound understanding and critical awareness of the range of matters that may be encountered within a private client department.
Module code: LAW3101
Credits: 20
Public International Law
Public International Law examines the law governing relations between states. It is concerned with questions such as the settlement of disputes, title to territory, diplomatic relations, human rights, the law of the sea, legal restraints on the use of force, and the law governing international commercial/trade agreements.
Module code: LAW3047
Credits: 20
Refugee Law
Refugee Law analyses the legal obligations nation states owe to refugees and migrants. It examines the pertinent International and European Union legislation with attention to both the legal norms and the actual practice.
Module code: LAW3048
Credits: 20
Sports Law
Sports Law examines the claims that the volume of sports related case law and statute combined with the development of discrete legal doctrines unique to sport has contributed to the emergence of a new legal area – sports law.
Module code: LAW3049
Credits: 20
Tax Law
Tax Law provides you with a solid grounding in the law and principles relating to taxation, including the taxation of business. It provides you with a general understanding of the operation of the tax system, to enable you to analyse accurately the tax consequences of a given set of facts, and to make critical assessments of the law covered in the module.
Module code: LAW3050
Credits: 20
Where your course includes optional modules, these are to provide an element of choice within the course curriculum. The availability of optional modules may vary from year to year and will be subject to minimum student numbers being achieved. This means that the availability of specific optional modules cannot be guaranteed. Optional module selection may also be affected by timetabling requirements. Some restrictions on optional module choice or combinations of optional modules may apply.
How you'll study
As well as lectures, all modules on law and criminology use seminars or workshops – which are smaller discussion groups in which you will get the opportunity to express your ideas and develop your legal analysis and problem solving skills. You will also participate in moots, visit legal institutions and be part of the Student Law Society. Each module has a comprehensive handbook which tells you what the classes are about, the cases and legislation to read and the titles of coursework assignments.
The department’s Pro Bono Law Clinic provides additional opportunities for law undergraduates to offer legal advice, free of charge, to other students in the University and members of the local community. The students providing legal advice are supervised by professionally qualified members of the lecturing staff and there is input from experienced legal practitioners based in the region. The key aims of the Pro Bono Law Clinic are to enable students to gain experience of giving practical legal advice and also to provide a no cost advisory legal service to the student community.
Timetables for your first week are normally available at the end of August prior to enrolment in September. You can expect to receive your timetable for the rest of the academic year during your first week. Please note that while we make every effort to ensure that timetables are as student-friendly as possible, scheduled teaching can take place on any day of the week. Wednesday afternoons are normally reserved for sports and cultural activities.
How you'll be assessed
Assessment is designed to ensure that you acquire a wide range of skills from your law and criminology degree, particularly those required by future employers. You will write case reports and essays, critically analyse legal documents, give oral presentations, defend and advise clients and take exams. Exams account for at least half of the marks of many modules, though there are also a small number of modules which are assessed by coursework only. You will always be given feedback on your work so that you learn from the experience.
Who will be teaching you
You will be taught by highly qualified, experienced and enthusiastic academics who are actively researching and writing about the law as experts in their particular specialisms. Many of the programme team are also involved in international projects, for example training judges and lawyers in European Union law. All are actively engaged in the world of the law and legal institutions.
Your future career
There are a number of paths that open up after graduation from law and criminology. Our programme provides you with the practical and substantive knowledge to practise law and is compatible with all routes of qualification as a lawyer. The degree fulfils the first academic component required by the Bar Standards Board to become a barrister, while also providing a strong foundation to embark on the new routes of qualifying as a solicitor through the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Although students may want to become a graduate paralegal, postgraduate law courses and further studies are required for roles such as:
Solicitor
Barrister
Chartered Legal Executive
In-house Lawyer
Personal Injury Litigator
Some may also want to continue their life in academia and specialise in law
At Edge Hill we are proud of our connections within the legal profession. Our excellent alumni network gives students of law and criminology the opportunity to talk to past graduates about their own experiences. We host biannual Question Time panels, mentoring and masterclasses to give students a strong start to their legal careers.
Gaining a law qualification at Edge Hill also provides you with a broad array of attributes including problem-solving, team-working, and analytical skills, which are attractive to prospective employers in other fields.
Law with criminology graduates are well equipped to pursue careers in areas such as probation work, youth and community work, research, police service, prison service and criminal justice agencies.
Entry criteria
Entry requirements
Typical offer 112-120 UCAS Tariff points. No specific subjects are required.
Example offers
Qualification
Requirement
A Level
BBC-BBB.
BTEC Extended Diploma (or combination of BTEC QCF qualifications)
Distinction, Merit, Merit (DMM).
T Level
Overall grade of Merit.
International Baccalaureate (IB)
We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points.
Access to Higher Education Diploma
45 credits at Level 3, for example 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit or 24 credits at Distinction and 21 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations.
Please note, the above examples may differ from actual offers made. A combination of A Level and BTEC awards may also be accepted.
If you have a minimum of two A Levels (or equivalent), there is no maximum number of qualifications that we will accept UCAS points from. This includes additional qualifications such as Extended Project Qualification (EPQ), AS Levels that haven't been continued to A Level, and General Studies AS or A Level awards.
English language requirements
International students require IELTS 6.0, with a score no lower than 5.5 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.
If your current level of English is half a band, one band, or one-and-a-half bands lower, either overall or in one or two elements, you may want to consider our Pre-Sessional English course.
Should you accept an offer of a place to study with us and formally enrol as a student, you will be subject to the provisions of the regulations, rules, codes, conditions and policies which apply to our students. These are available at www.edgehill.ac.uk/studentterms.
The £6m Law and Psychology building provides contemporary teaching and learning facilities for students in the School of Law and Criminal Justice and the Department of Psychology.
The three-storey building includes a 250-seat lecture theatre, seminar and tutorial rooms, and social learning areas which encourage a more informal and interactive style of learning. Elsewhere on campus, there is a mooting room (a mock courtroom) and Police Training and Simulation Facility.
Where you'll study
Law and Psychology
Police Training and Simulation Facility
Learning resources
The mooting room is where students can train and practise their advocacy skills and cross-examination techniques, as well as preparing for giving evidence in court, in a mock courtroom setting.
The Police Training and Simulation Facility, part of which is furnished as a police station, is used to simulate a wide range of crime scenes. This will enable students to work together in areas such as gathering and analysing evidence, including forensic evidence at crime scenes, as well as practicing interview techniques used by the police through role play, while also ensuring that the rights of suspects are upheld.
The University may administer a small inflationary rise in tuition fees, in line with Government policy, in subsequent academic years as you progress through the course.
EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, as well as Irish nationals, may be eligible for the UK tuition fee rate.
Financial support
Subject to eligibility, UK students joining this course can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan from the Government to cover the full cost of tuition fees. UK students enrolling on the course may also be eligible to apply for additional funding to help with living costs.
Scholarships
We offer a range of scholarships, which celebrate the determination, commitment and achievement of our students. Many of our scholarships are awarded automatically. There are some however, where you will need to be involved in an application or nomination process. To find out more about our scholarships and check your eligibility, please visit our dedicated scholarships pages.
Money Matters
Please view the relevant Money Matters guide for comprehensive information about the financial support available to eligible UK students.
EU/EEA and Swiss students who have settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme may be eligible to apply for financial support. Irish nationals can ordinarily apply to Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI).
If you are an EU student who does not have settled or pre-settled status, or are an international student from a non-EU country, please see our international student finance pages.
Course changes
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, however our courses are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may necessitate alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses.
Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of professional bodies, revisions to subject benchmarks statements, to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
Track changes to this course
Assessment method - 4 April 2024
LAW2066 Media Law assessment method changed from 50% Coursework, 50% Exam to 100% Exam.
Assessment method - 22 March 2024
LAW1001 (Legal Methods & Systems) assessment method changed from 50% Exam, 50% Coursework to 100% Exam.
Module changes - 19 March 2024
CRI1121 Introduction to Criminological Theory replaced with with CRI1124 Introduction to Criminological Theory as a 20-credit compulsory module in Year 1.
CRI1122 Introduction to Criminal Justice Process replaced with CRI1125 Introduction to Criminal Justice Process as a 20-credit compulsory module in Year 1.
TLC1010 Language 1 removed as a 20-credit optional module in Year 1.
LAC1000 Cyber Security Fundamentals and Ethics as a 20-credit optional module in Year 1.
LAC2000 Cyber Crime and Criminal Justice, a 20-credit optional module added in Year 2.
LAC3000 Cyber Risk and Incident Management, a 20-credit optional module added in Year 3.
LAB2001 Business and Company Law, replaces LA2063 Company Law, as a 20-credit optional module in Year 2.
LAW2006 Advanced Lawyer Skills, a 20-credit optional module added in Year 2.
LAW2032 External Law Competitions, a 20-credit optional module added in Year 2.
PLN3006 Counter Terrorism, a 20-credit optional module added in Year 3.
LAW3100 Artificial Intelligence and Tech Law, a 20-credit optional module added in Year 3.
LAW3101 Private Client, a 20-credit optional module added in Year 1.
LAW3061 External Law Competitions, a 20-credit optional module added in Year 3.
LAW3062 Civil Litigation, a 20-credit optional module added in Year 3.
Module addition - 11 March 2024
LAW3100 Artificial Intelligence and Technology Law – added as third year optional module.
Assessment methods - 18 December 2023
LAW3042 International Sports Law assessment method changed from 50% Coursework, 50% Exam to 50% Coursework, 50% Practical.
Change of assessment methods - 28 June 2023
CRI3109 (The Politics of Policing, 20 credits) assessment type changed from 50% Exam, 50% Coursework to 100% Coursework.
LAW1005 (Law of Torts, 20 credits) assessment type changed from Exam 70%, Practical 30% to Exam 70%, Coursework 30%.
LAW3036 (Employment Law, 20 credits) assessment type changed from 50% Exam, 50% Coursework to 100% Exam.
Module removal - 9 May 2023
LAW2008 (Public Law 2) removed as a second year optional module.
Optional modules - 5 May 2023
LAW2063 (Company Law), LAW2066 (Media Law), LAW2068 (International Law) and LAW2069 (Sports Law) added as optional second year modules.
Third year number of optional modules - 18 April 2023
Number of optional modules in third year changed from one to two.
Compulsory module changed - 13 April 2023
CRI224 (Violence and Society, 20 credits) replaces CRI2220 (Violence and Society, 20 credits).
Module changed from compulsory to optional - 13 April 2023
LAW3052 (EU Substantive Law), changed from compulsory to optional module.
Optional module removed - 13 April 2023
PLN3006 (Counter Terrorism) removed as optional module.
The £6m Law and Psychology building provides contemporary teaching and learning facilities for students in the School of Law and Criminal Justice and the Department of Psychology.
