LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Suffolk

Program Overview

The LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology at the University of Suffolk offers a powerful combination of legal education and criminological insight, perfect for students who want to understand both the workings of the law and the deeper social issues behind crime and justice. This degree suits those who want a practical, career-focused route into law, policing, criminal justice, or related fields, all while studying how legal decisions and criminal behaviour intersect in real life.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1

Your first year builds a strong foundation in both legal knowledge and criminological understanding. You’ll study core modules such as Criminal Law, Legal Method and Research, and Introduction to Criminology, helping you understand how laws are created and how crime is studied through different theoretical lenses. This year develops your analytical thinking, your ability to interpret legal sources, and your awareness of the social issues connected to crime.

Year 2

In your second year, you begin exploring more complex legal topics while deepening your criminological perspective. You’ll take major modules such as Tort Law, Land Law, and Criminological Theory, which give you a deeper understanding of how people experience harm, how property rights function, and why individuals engage in criminal behaviour. You’ll also develop practical skills through research-focused assignments and case-based discussions that connect law and criminology in meaningful ways.

Year 3

Your final year lets you specialise and shape your future direction. Advanced modules such as Criminal Evidence, Human Rights Law, or Contemporary Issues in Criminology allow you to explore areas that match your career goals. You may also complete a Law or Criminology Research Project, giving you the chance to investigate a topic of your choice and showcase your ability to think independently and critically.

Focus Areas

Criminal law, criminological theory, legal foundations, justice systems, applied legal skills.

Learning Outcomes

Confident legal analysis, understanding of crime and social behaviour, strong research skills, practical interpretation of laws, and readiness for professional or further academic training.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

The law components of this degree support progression toward the Solicitors Qualifying Examination route and align with the academic expectations for further professional legal training in England and Wales.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)

The University of Suffolk is recognised for its supportive learning environment, strong student experience, and industry-connected teaching, helping graduates succeed in legal, criminal justice, and social sector careers.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At the University of Suffolk, your learning goes far beyond lectures — you’ll gain hands-on experience in spaces designed to mirror the environments where law and criminology professionals actually work. From practising advocacy in realistic courtroom settings to exploring behaviour, evidence, and investigation through criminology-focused facilities, the course blends theory with practical immersion. This approach ensures you graduate with the confidence, skills, and real-world awareness that employers value.

To show how these experiences come to life, here’s what you’ll work with throughout your degree:

Specialist mock courtroom facilities, giving you the chance to practise presenting cases, questioning witnesses, and developing courtroom communication in a professional setting.
Crime scene and forensic teaching spaces used across criminology-related modules, allowing you to explore evidence handling, investigative techniques, and the practical side of crime analysis.
Access to digital legal research tools such as Westlaw and LexisNexis, training you in the same platforms used by solicitors, barristers, and legal researchers.
Criminology labs and analytical software that support the study of crime patterns, offender behaviour, and social research methods.
Group-based legal and criminological projects that mirror professional teamwork — from building case files to conducting small-scale investigations.
Opportunities for work-based learning and community partnerships, where students may engage with local justice organisations, support services, or legal outreach activities.
Library and study environments equipped with extensive legal texts, journals, and criminology resources to help you develop strong research and writing skills.
Guest lectures and professional workshops led by practitioners in law, policing, probation, and criminal justice, giving you insight into current issues shaping the sector.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology step into the world of law and justice with a strong mix of legal knowledge and deep insight into crime, behaviour, and social impact. Many go on to roles across legal practice, policing, probation, investigative work, and community justice, while others pursue professional solicitor or barrister pathways. Common career routes include paralegal, trainee solicitor, criminal justice researcher, police officer, probation officer, or community safety advisor — giving you flexibility across both sectors.

To support your career development, the University of Suffolk offers a range of tailored opportunities and professional advantages:

Access to the Careers and Employability Service, offering tailored coaching, CV support, mock interviews, and employer networking events specific to law and criminology students.
Strong graduate outcomes, supported by applied learning, real-world experiences, and close links with regional justice organisations.
Partnerships with local law firms, police services, youth justice teams, and community organisations that provide work-based learning and insight into real practice.
A degree with long-term academic and professional value, supporting progression toward the Solicitors Qualifying Examination route and other justice-sector training.
Graduates moving into varied roles across legal support, criminal investigation, research, policy, and social justice fields, strengthened by both legal reasoning and criminological understanding.

Further Academic Progression:

After completing your degree, you may continue into professional training routes such as the Solicitors Qualifying Examination pathway or postgraduate Bar training. You can also progress to master’s degrees in areas like Criminal Justice, Criminology, Human Rights Law, or Legal Practice, allowing you to specialise further and deepen your career direction.