LLB Law and Criminology
About this course
LLB (Hons) Law and Criminology is an undergraduate degree in Sociology and Law that combines legal studies with criminological theory. The course meets requirements that can enable progression to professional qualifications for barristers and solicitors in England and Wales. The first year covers core subjects through Explaining Crime and Deviance, Criminal Justice and Inequality, and Foundations in Law 1. The second year progresses to Understanding Contemporary Crime, Crime, Control and Globalisation, and Foundations in Law 4. The final year includes the Crimino-Legal Student Think Tank, alongside optional modules such as Family Law, Financial Crime, and Crime, Media and Culture.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA IB: 36 points BTEC: D*DD
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 67%
- Academic support: 77%
- Organisation and management: 65%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 15%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Legal professionals: 45%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 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 175 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 27%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 27%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Explaining Crime and Deviance
- Criminal Justice and Inequality
- The Criminal Justice System
- Foundations in Law 1
- Foundations in Law 2
- Foundations in Law 3
- Understanding Contemporary Crime
- Crime, Control and Globalisation
- Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice
- Foundations in Law 4
- Foundations in Law 5
- Foundations in Law 6
- Crimino-Legal Student Think Tank
- Criminal Law, Criminal Process and Children (case study)
- Crime, Media and Culture
- Family Law
- Personal Property Law
- Working in the Criminal Justice System
- Crime, Gender and Sexuality
- Financial Crime
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of LLB Law and Criminology at University of York earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £44,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £60,500. The £44,000 median after five years is £17,500 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of LLB Law and Criminology at University of York do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on LLB Law and Criminology at University of York?
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 and Criminology at University of York?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 162 UCAS points.
Does LLB Law and Criminology at University of York 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 and Criminology at University of York?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.