LLB (Hons) Law and Criminology

When you study the LLB (Hons) Law and Criminology at the University of York, learning goes far beyond textbooks. From the very first term, you’ll dive into problem‑based learning with your peers, tackle real-world legal scenarios, and work together in teams to explore how law and society intersect. Over the three years, you’ll have access to specialist facilities like the PBL suite and mock courtroom, giving you hands-on experience in legal reasoning, advocacy, and social justice work.

Here’s how your learning will come to life:

• Problem-Based Learning (PBL): Work in teams like a law firm, tackling complex legal and criminological challenges together, and developing practical problem-solving skills.

• PBL Suite & Mock Courtroom: Practice legal argumentation and courtroom procedures in dedicated spaces designed to simulate real professional environments.

• Group Projects: In your final year, participate in the “Crimino‑Legal Student Think Tank” module, collaborating with a client organisation to tackle a real legal or criminological issue and present your findings.

• Employer & Alumni Events: Connect with professionals and former students through York Law School’s Careers & Development Programme, gaining insight into the legal and criminal justice sectors and building your network.

• Academic Support: Your personal supervisor will guide you in reflecting on your learning, developing your professional identity, and making the most of all experiential opportunities available.

Graduating from York with an LLB in Law and Criminology opens up a world of possibilities where you can make a real impact. Many alumni go on to work as solicitors, barristers, policy advisors in criminal justice, or social researchers, applying their legal knowledge and understanding of crime to real-world challenges. This combination of law and criminology equips you for careers in law firms, government agencies, NGOs, or further academic study, giving you a versatile foundation to shape your future:

• Career support: York Law School’s Careers & Development Programme offers one-to-one guidance, mentoring, and access to work experience, helping you confidently navigate your career path.

• Employment outcomes: Graduates from law-related degrees at York typically earn between £21,000 and £28,500 within three years, with longer-term earnings increasing as you gain experience.

• Professional recognition: The degree satisfies the academic stage requirements for both the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and the Bar Standards Board (BSB), keeping routes open for legal practice in England and Wales.

• Graduate destinations: Around 74% of graduates move into roles where their degree is directly relevant, showing strong employability in law and related fields.

Further Academic Progression:
After completing your degree, you can continue your studies with a master’s (LLM) in law, criminology, or criminal justice. Alternatively, you could take professional training courses like the Legal Practice Course (LPC) or the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) to qualify as a solicitor or barrister. York gives you the tools and knowledge to take the next step, whether that’s advancing academically or starting your professional journey.