LLB Law with Criminology
About this course
LLB (Hons) in Law with Criminology. The programme examines how crime is policed, prosecuted and punished, and explores contemporary issues such as immigration and cybercrime.
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What students say
Based on about 176 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 69%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 250 students who started
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 225 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 24%
- North West: 12%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 21%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 17%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 270 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Bar Standards Board for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of LLB Law with Criminology at Newcastle University earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,000 and £52,500. The £40,000 median after five years is £8,500 more than the UK median for Law.
Are students happy with the teaching on LLB Law with Criminology at Newcastle University?
88% 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 Newcastle University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 144 UCAS points.
Is LLB Law with Criminology at Newcastle University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Bar Standards Board for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree.
Does LLB Law with Criminology at Newcastle University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on LLB Law with Criminology at Newcastle University?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.