LLB Law with Criminology
About this course
Bachelor of Law in Law with Criminology LLB, a law degree centred on legal systems and criminal behaviour. Core topics include Research Methods. The first year covers foundational legal subjects and criminal justice through Causes of Crime, Criminal Law, Law of Contract, and Public Law. The second year introduces modules such as Land Law, Law of Torts, Legal Foundations of the European Union, and Criminology and its Critics. The final year allows students to select from a broad range of optional modules including International Human Rights, Commercial Law, and Family Law, alongside completing a Dissertation on a Prescribed Legal Topic.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAA. IB: 6,6,6 in Higher level subjects plus 32 points overall.. BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma in the following subject areas will be considered: Business and Law. Grades required - D*D*D*. See below for other combinations.
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Legal professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 410 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 38%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 26%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The qualifying law degree is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for the purposes of satisfying the academic stage of training.
- Recognised by the Law Society of Northern Ireland (LSNI) for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree.
- Accredited by the Bar Standards Board for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Causes of Crime
- Crime, Justice and Society
- Criminal Law
- Discover: Personal, Academic and Professional Development and Legal Skills and Methods (LSAM)
- Law of Contract
- Public Law
- Contemporary Issues in Policing
- Criminology and its Critics
- Land Law
- Law of Torts
- Legal Foundations of the European Union
- Legal Solutions
- Equity, Trusts, Wills and Formalities
- Harmful Societies: Crime, Social Harm and Social Justice
- International Human Rights
- Advanced Criminal Law
- Advocacy (Mooting)
- Canadian Constitutional Law
- Commercial Law
- Company Law
- Contemporary Issues in International Law and Globalisation
- Counter-Terrorism Law
- Criminal Evidence
- Discrimination and Criminal Justice
- Dissertation on a Prescribed Legal Topic
- Employment Law in Practice
- Environmental Law
- Fake News: Social Media, Truth Verification and Digital Investigation
- Family Law
- Gender and Law
- Human Rights & Criminal Justice System
- Intellectual Property Law
- International & European Economic Law
- International Criminal Law
- International Criminal Law and Justice
- International Dispute Resolution
- Legal Issues in Health Care
- Legal Systems of the World
- Political and Legal Theory
- Principles of Equity
- Private International Law
- Public International Law
- Regulating Bodies
- Tax Law
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of LLB Law with Criminology at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £50,500. The £37,000 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Law.
What do graduates of LLB Law with Criminology at University of Birmingham 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 University of Birmingham?
91% 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 University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 140 UCAS points.
Is LLB Law with Criminology at University of Birmingham accredited?
Yes. The qualifying law degree is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for the purposes of satisfying the academic stage of training. Recognised by the Law Society of Northern Ireland (LSNI) for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree. Accredited by the Bar Standards Board for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree.
Does LLB Law with Criminology at University of Birmingham include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on LLB Law with Criminology at University of Birmingham?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.