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HomeStudy at YorkUndergraduateCourses 2027/28Law and Criminology (LLB)

LLB (Hons) Law and Criminology

Combine law and criminology to address social injustice and inequality

Year of entry: 2027/28

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September 2027

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3 years full-time

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Department of Sociology, School for Business and Society, York Law School

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Combine Law and Criminology to tackle social injustice and create positive societal change. In this distinctive LLB, you'll study law, policy and the social construction of crime.

Why choose Law and Criminology at York?

Critically engage with issues of social justice. You'll examine the inequalities and discrimination within society and the criminal justice system. In turn, you'll understand how legal and sociological approaches can challenge these inequalities.

Be supported by the joint expertise of both legal researchers and criminologists. With their guidance, you'll learn to tackle legal problems in a realistic way. You'll work collaboratively to analyse real-world legal issues, through our problem-based learning approach. You'll also draw on their expertise when undertaking your own legal and criminological research.

Engage with individuals currently working in and adjacent to the criminal justice system. You'll have the opportunity to network with and learn more from employers and alumni in York Law School's regular events. You'll also have the chance to work directly with people currently working in the criminal justice system in a major group project.

Develop your employability through career-focused events and opportunities. During your studies, you'll have access to York Law School's Careers and Development Programme. This programme offers a range of employability-focused events and support throughout the year.

Our graduates are creative, ethical and robust problem solvers. You'll be well-equipped for careers across the legal profession, the criminal justice system and beyond.

Accreditation

This degree meets requirements that can enable you to progress to the next stages of professional qualification as a barrister or solicitor in England and Wales. In addition, it may also contribute to the entry requirements of qualification in other jurisdictions.

Research excellence

The Department of Sociology is ranked 1st for research impact according to the Times Higher Education's ranking of the latest REF results (2021)

Experience problem-based learning

a modern and dynamic learning method that ensures you experience and understand law in its practical, social and theoretical contexts.

Ranked 5th

in the UK for Graduate Prospects in Criminology (Times Good University Guide 2026)

Year 1 - six core modules

Year 2 - six core modules

Year 3 - capstone module (40 credits) and four option modules

You'll choose from a range of modules across Sociology, Law and Social Policy, drawing on expertise from each subject to enhance your knowledge and skills. You may also have the opportunity to gain practical experience of the impact of law and criminology on particular sectors of society.

In your final year you'll apply your skills to a major group project by collaborating with individuals within criminal justice institutions on a legal and criminological issue of your choice. Together, you will develop a means of effectively communicating the critical aspects of that issue to a wider and more diverse audience.

Core 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

Subjects covered in the foundations modules include:

Criminal Law

Contract Law (including Land Law and Equity and Trusts)

Tort Law

European Law

Public Law (including Constitutional Law, Administrative Law and Human Rights Law)

Academic integrity module

In addition to the above you will also need to complete our online Academic Integrity module.

This module covers some of the essential skills and knowledge which will help you to study independently and produce work of a high academic standard which is vital for success at York.

This module will:

define academic integrity and academic misconduct

provide interactive exercises to help you to assess whether you've understood the concepts

provide answers to FAQs and links to useful resources.

Understanding Contemporary Crime

Crime, Control and Globalisation

Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice

Foundations in Law 4

Foundations in Law 5

Foundations in Law 6

Core module

Crimino-Legal Student Think Tank

This interdisciplinary module brings together the knowledge and skills you've developed on the course so far, applying themes from Law and Criminology to find practical solutions to criminal-legal issues in society. You will work with a client organisation to understand and meet their needs, engaging with a range of tools to create an artefact which communicates information, ideas and solutions on a legal or criminological topic to a non-specialist or specialist audience.

Option modules

You'll also study four option modules, drawn from Law and Criminology. Examples can be found below. Some option module combinations may not be possible. The options available to you are subject to change and will be confirmed after you begin your course.

Criminal Law, Criminal Process and Children (case study)

Crime, Media and Culture

Housing, Welfare and Immigration (case study)

Family Law

Personal Property Law

Working in the Criminal Justice System

Crime, Gender and Sexuality

Financial Crime

Corporate Commercial Law

Our modules may change to reflect the latest academic thinking and expertise of our staff, and in line with Department/School academic planning.

Study abroad

For this programme, we offer the opportunity to spend an additional year abroad, studying at one of our partner universities in Europe and Asia. This will usually be in year 3 of your degree, after which you will return to complete your final fourth year with us.

Explore global opportunities

Real-world experiences

Find your edge by gaining practical experience that boosts your employability. Explore diverse opportunities to apply your knowledge and build vital professional skills, such as placements, internships and part-time jobs.

Learning outcomes

Every course at York has been designed to provide clear and ambitious learning outcomes. These learning outcomes give you an understanding of what you will be able to do at the end of the course. We develop each course by designing modules that grow your abilities towards the learning outcomes and help you to explain what you can offer to employers. Find out more about our approach to teaching and learning.

Learning outcomes for this course

Research, interpret, explain and analyse fundamental principles and theories of English and EU law, and sociologically informed theories of crime and deviance, and the roles, policies and practices of relevant institutions and agencies within the legal and criminal justice systems.

Address confidently, creatively and in a structured manner, new and unfamiliar real-world legal, social and crime-related problems by applying problem-solving skills - analysing facts, stakeholder interests and objectives, and identifying relevant legal, social and criminological issues.

Develop, evaluate and refine complex and critical arguments on issues of law, crime, social injustice and inequality, drawing upon legal and criminological theories and approaches.

Effectively communicate information and well-reasoned arguments on issues of law, crime, social injustice and inequality to a range of audiences, using appropriate oral and written formats, and media and digital technologies.

Apply legal, criminological and interpersonal knowledge and skills in engaging with peers, clients, stakeholders, and professionals within the legal and criminal justice system.

Analyse and evaluate legal and criminological problems and arguments by drawing upon an awareness of diverse social and cultural perspectives and stakeholder interests.

Work efficiently, effectively and creatively, both independently and as part of a team, in a manner which is respectful of diverse views, values and the cultural position of others.

Identify and plan future learning requirements by recording, reflecting on and evaluating personal learning and development, towards a range of roles in the social and criminal justice system, and wider legal profession.

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Combining law with criminology has offered an original and unique perspective into human behaviour, its shortcomings, and wider society, with standout modules like Crime, Media and Culture that has nourished my curiosity and married theories of sociology and criminology with legal frameworks. The law and criminology teaching body has helped exponentially, being nothing but wonderful and supportive throughout the years. I wish I could do it all over again.

Youssef, LLB Law and Criminology

The fees and funding information here is for students starting in the 2027/28 academic year.

If you take a year abroad or year in industry you'll pay a reduced rate of fees for that year.

Annual tuition fees

UK (home)

International and EU

The UK government has announced its intention to increase tuition fees from £9,790 to £10,050 for the 2027/8 academic year. We expect this to apply to new UK (home) undergraduate students starting their studies in September 2027.

UK (home) or international fees?

The level of fee that you will be asked to pay depends on whether you're classed as a UK (home) or international student. Check your fee status.

Fees for subsequent years

UK (home) fees may increase within the government fee cap in subsequent academic years. We will notify you of any increase as soon as we can.

International fees are subject to increase in subsequent years in line with the prevailing Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate (up to a maximum of 10%).

More information

For more information about tuition fees, any reduced fees for study abroad and work placement years, scholarships, tuition fee loans, maintenance loans and living costs see undergraduate fees and funding.

We'll confirm more funding opportunities for students joining us in 2027/28 throughout the year.

UK government loans

UK scholarships and bursaries

International scholarships

Country-specific funding

US loans

Living costs

You can use our living costs guide to help plan your budget. It covers additional costs that are not included in your tuition fee such as expenses for accommodation and study materials.

York, Oxford, Cambridge, Imperial

Just four UK universities are rated Gold for teaching and top ten for research* in the latest national assessment exercises.

See why York is rated Gold for teaching

Explore our research performance

* Awarded joint 10th in the Times Higher Education ranking of the Research Excellence Framework 2021.

You’ll study and learn with academics who are active researchers, experts in their field and have a passion for their subjects. Our approach to teaching will provide you with the knowledge, opportunities, and support you need to grow and succeed in a global workplace. Find out more about our approach to teaching and learning.

Teaching format

Our teaching is designed to help you develop yourself as a critical thinker and researcher. You'll take part in sociological debates and develop your ability to craft arguments and express complex ideas.

Across a large part of your course you'll be taught through lectures that will introduce you to the main themes of each module, and small seminar groups, working with a member of staff who's an expert in the topic you're studying.

The law elements of your course are delivered through problem-based learning (PBL). This method will develop your skills of analysis, reasoning and judgement. Through this approach you'll also develop communication and project management skills that will enhance your effectiveness in the world of work. This learning will be supported through large group plenary sessions to embed your understanding and develop your critique of legal concepts.

Our staff are ready to offer support and guidance throughout your studies; you'll also be allocated a personal supervisor who's there to make sure you're making the most of your time at York.

Timetabled activities

In your first year, you can expect:

Lectures and plenary sessions

7-8 hours per week

Seminars and workshops

6.5 hours per week

These figures are representative of a typical week. Your contact hours will vary throughout the year due to your module choices, non-compulsory classes, exam periods and changes to scheduled activities.

Outside your timetabled hours, you'll study independently. This may include preparation for classes, follow-up work, wider reading, practice completion of assessment tasks, or revision.

In the UK, full-time students are expected to spend 1,200 hours a year learning. That's about 40 hours of classes and independent study each week during semesters. Everyone learns at a different rate, so the number of hours you spend on independent study will be different to other students on your course.

Teaching location

You will be based in the Law and Sociology Building located on Campus East. Your teaching will take place across both Campus East and Campus West.

About our campus

Our beautiful green campus offers a student-friendly setting in which to live and study, within easy reach of the action in the city centre. It's easy to get around - everything is within walking or pedalling distance, or you can use the fast and frequent bus service. Take a campus tour.

Assessment and feedback

As you progress, you'll complete a range of assessments designed to help you develop the skills needed to be an effective scholar. Your assessments will be varied, ranging from essays and reports to observational exercises, podcasts and even visual analysis and communication skills workshop design. What assessments you complete will depend on what modules you take.

You’ll submit summative work, which counts towards your final degree score, and formative work, which doesn’t count towards your final grade but gives you the chance to practice techniques and identify areas to improve. We’ll provide detailed feedback on the work you submit, supporting you to develop your academic skills.

The transition into university life was made much smoother by the exceptional student support at York. When I first arrived in York, I was feeling a variety of emotions – excited, worried, anxious, just to name a few. However, in my opinion, from the orientation programmes to the approachable academic staff, the support network here has been invaluable.

Hope, Law and Criminology student. Read Hope's blog post.

Careers and skills

We’ll help you focus your career goals, gain valuable work experience, and meet the right employers. You’ll also have the opportunity to undergo internships, take part in volunteering, and even pursue time away from York, either as a placement year or studying abroad. You'll have access to the York Law School's Careers and Development Programme, which offers students a variety of opportunities to develop their employability and meet potential employers. By the time you finish your course, you’ll have a whole host of skills, experience and contacts that will prove invaluable in any workplace.

Career opportunities

Criminal justice, policing and law

Social research

Education

Media and creative industries

Health and cultural services

Charity sector

Solicitor:

Barrister

Lawyer in another jurisdiction:

This degree meets requirements that can enable you to progress to the next stages of professional qualification as a barrister or solicitor in England and Wales. It is also recognised in some international jurisdictions. For more information on how to become a lawyer in the UK or overseas and guidance on what route is right for you, check out our guide:

How to become a lawyer

Transferable skills

Analysis and problem solving

Evaluating evidence

Forming reasoned arguments

Thinking creatively

Considering different viewpoints

Communication and presentation

Collaboration and negotiation

Project management

Turn ambition into achievement with our expert guidance and connections. From your first day here to life after graduation, we'll help you find your career advantage.

Qualification

A levels

Access to Higher Education Diploma

39 credits achieved from units awarded Distinction and 6 awarded Merit or higher. Please note that all Access Diploma and Foundation Degree applications are considered in light of all academic achievement.

BTEC National Extended Diploma

We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. For example:

Distinction, Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Diploma plus A at A Level

Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate plus AA at A level

Distinction, Distinction in 2 BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificates plus A at A level

European Baccalaureate

85% overall

International Baccalaureate

36 points

T levels

Distinction overall including grade A* in the Core

T Level subjects in Accounting; Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing; Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction; Digital Business Services; Digital Production, Design and Development; Digital Support and Services; Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control; Finance; Health; Healthcare Science; Legal Services; Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing; Management and Administration; Marketing; Science

Scottish Highers / Advanced Highers

Scottish Highers - AAABB

Advanced Highers - not required for entry

We may also be able to consider three Advanced Highers or a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers, where an applicant does not meet the grade requirement through Highers alone. Please contact us to discuss your qualifications.

International foundation programme

Foundation Certificate from our International Pathway College or an appropriate alternative.

Other international qualifications

Equivalent qualifications from your country

Alternative offers

Meeting the following additional criteria may qualify you for an alternative offer.

Criteria

Adjustment

Widening participation

This is conditional upon successful completion of the WP programme including the YorJourney module (Black Access Programme, Next Step York) or successful completion of Realising Opportunities More about widening participation.

Contextual offer

We recognise the value of this qualification although it will not be included as a condition of entry. It may be taken into consideration when you receive your results.

English language

If English isn't your first language you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. We accept the following qualifications:

Minimum requirement

IELTS (Academic)

6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component

Other English language qualifications

To see what other language tests we can accept and the scores required, visit our IELTS equivalences webpage and click on the IELTS requirement for your chosen course.

We also accept various school-leaving certificates to meet our English Language requirements. Please visit our country-specific information for further details.

For more information see our undergraduate English language requirements.

If you haven't met our English language requirements

You may be eligible for one of our pre-sessional English language courses. These courses will provide you with the level of English needed to meet the conditions of your offer.

The length of course you need to take depends on your current English language test scores and how much you need to improve to reach our English language requirements.

After you've accepted your offer to study at York, we'll confirm which pre-sessional course you should apply to via You@York.

To apply to York, you'll need to complete an online application via UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service).

How to apply

Self-assessment

Our problem-based learning approach is very different to other law schools, so it's important to discover whether or not it's right for you. If we're thinking of making you an offer, we'll ask you to complete an online self-assessment. This will help you understand what life is like as a law student at York, and decide if you want to move forward with your application.

Next steps

Contact us

Get in touch if you have any questions

Dr Carol Robinson

sociology-admissions@york.ac.uk

Department

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