LLB Law and Criminal Justice
About this course
LLB (Hons) in Social Policy and Law. Core topics include Research Methods, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Design & Creative Practice. The programme covers the core legal subjects required for professional qualification, including Contract Law, Criminal Law, and Land Law. A Law Dissertation of 7,000–8,000 words is completed in the final year.
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Entry requirements
Qualifications needed for 2027: BSc (Hons): 120-136 UCAS tariff points At least two A-levels, or a BTEC National Extended Diploma: Distinction, Distinction, Merit (DDM) or equivalent qualifications. BSc (Hons) including foundation year: 64 UCAS tariff points For the degree with a foundation year, a minimum of 64 UCAS points is required. Additional requirements: Entry onto this course does not require an interview, entrance test, audition or portfolio. English language: English language requirement for this course: Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5. If you do not meet our English language requirements , you may be eligible for Kingston University's pre-sessional English language course. Check out our English Language Programme page for more details. If you’re applying from a recognised majority English-speaking country (MESC), you won’t need to meet the requirements. For further information on country-specific entry requirements, please explore our International section of the website.
What students say
Based on about 52 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 95 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 91%
- Left higher education: 4%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Welfare Professionals: 19%
- Sales occupations: 14%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 8%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 58%
- South East: 25%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- English Legal System, Skills and Ethics
- Law of Contract
- Constitutional and Administrative Law
- Law of Tort
- Land Law
- Criminal Law
- Exploring EU Law
- Criminal Justice: Policing, Prison and Probation
- Equity and Trusts
- Risk, Crime and Justice
- Future Skills Apply
- International Criminal and Human Rights Law
- Genocide and Crimes Against Humanity
- Law Dissertation
- Transnational Crime
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of LLB Law and Criminal Justice at Kingston University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £40,000. The £27,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Social policy.
What do graduates of LLB Law and Criminal Justice at Kingston University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on LLB Law and Criminal Justice at Kingston University?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for LLB Law and Criminal Justice at Kingston University?
The average entrant had 109 UCAS points.
Does LLB Law and Criminal Justice at Kingston University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on LLB Law and Criminal Justice at Kingston University?
91% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.