LLB Law with Criminology
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 96%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 60%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 35%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Legal professionals: 50%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 100%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- London: 5%
- Scotland: 90%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Recognised by the Law Society of Scotland as a Foundation programme, being one part of the route to qualification as a solicitor in Scotland.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of LLB Law with Criminology at Abertay University earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £39,500. The £31,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Law.
What do graduates of LLB Law with Criminology at Abertay University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on LLB Law with Criminology at Abertay University?
100% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for LLB Law with Criminology at Abertay University?
The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
Is LLB Law with Criminology at Abertay University accredited?
Yes. Recognised by the Law Society of Scotland as a Foundation programme, being one part of the route to qualification as a solicitor in Scotland.
Does LLB Law with Criminology at Abertay University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on LLB Law with Criminology at Abertay University?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.