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BA (Hons) Criminology and Law

Edge Hill University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Studying our criminology and law degree gives you the opportunity to gain exemptions in the academic stage of training to become a solicitor or barrister, depending on the modules you choose.

Criminology and law students are based in our £6 million Law and Psychology building, which provides ultra-modern teaching and learning facilities. There is even a mooting room where students can practice their advocacy and cross-examination techniques.

You’ll also get the chance to visit important legal institutions such as the Old Bailey, the Supreme Court and Parliament in London, the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg, and the European Parliament and European Commission in Brussels.

General Eligibility

Typical offer 112-120 UCAS Tariff points. No specific subjects are required.

We are happy to accept IB qualifications that achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points.Access to Higher Education Diploma45 credits at Level 3, for example, 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit or 24 credits at Distinction and 21 credits at Merit. The required total can be attained from various credit combinations

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Criminology and the Modern World

Introduction to Criminological Theory

Introduction to the Criminal Justice Process

Legal Methods and Systems

Law of Contract

Law of Torts

2 Year 2

Critical Criminological Theory

Challenging Childhoods

Crime, Law and Society

Crime, Media and Criminology

Gender, Sex and Violence

Generating Reputations

‘Race’, Crime and Criminology

Violence and Society

Work Experience Module

Youth Justice

3 Year 3

Criminology and Philosophy

Crime and Place

Crimes of the Powerful 1

Crimes of the Powerful 2

Expanding the Criminological Imagination

Justice, Rights and the State

Learning Together: The Sociological Imagination

The Politics of Imprisonment

The Politics of Policing

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

International students require IELTS 6.0, with a score no lower than 5.5 in each individual component, or an equivalent English language qualification.

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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