LLB (Hons)Law with Criminology

Core modules

Civil and Criminal Litigation and Procedure

Develop your knowledge of civil and criminal disputes, from alternative dispute resolution through the practice and procedure of formal litigation – covering everything from disclosure and costs to criminal sentencing and appeals.

Constitutional, Administrative and EU Law

Develop your analytical skills and your understanding of public law, examining the basic principles of the UK and EU constitutions, and of the relationship between EU law and national law.

Contract Law and Practice

Develop insight into the law and procedure relating to contractual obligations, from forming or ending a contract to assessing validity and remedying breaches – laying strong foundations for a career in commercial law.

Criminal Justice Process

This module will introduce you to the main stages and actors of the criminal justice process and the major theoretical and analytical approaches that inform the function and operation of the criminal justice process.

Criminal Law and Practice

Explore substantive law on a range of offences and defences; study key concepts and issues in criminal law, apply them in hypothetical scenarios, and learn to critically evaluate them.

Tort and Dispute Resolution

Explore civil wrongs, investigate the procedures for bringing an action, and discover the interaction of legal, social and economic factors on this exciting mix of common law and statutory law.

Core modules

Company and Commercial Law and Practice

Investigate how businesses and commerce operate within both external and internal legal frameworks, from structures of business organisations, corporate governance and dispute resolution to principles of taxation and professional ethics.

Cybercrime and AI

Technology is the defining feature of crime today and cybercrime poses one of the biggest threats to modern society. This module investigates the rapidly evolving range and nature of electronic crime, threat actors’ motivations and techniques, and how individuals, organisations, and governments can reduce such risks.

Equity and Trusts: Law and Practice

Get to grips with trust law and practices. Learn about the different types of trusts, the powers of trustees, beneficiary rights, tax liability reductions, anti-money laundering legislation and more.

Global Crime

No understanding of crime and justice can be complete without recognising the transnational nature of much criminal activity and, therefore, the need for cooperation between policing agencies. This module explores how perceptions of the nature and extent of crime have expanded and diversified in a globalised world.

Landlord and Tenant and Planning Law

Property law covers everything from rent reviews or terms of lease to planning. Learn about lease agreement conditions, breaches, subletting and resale, and explore the complexities of permitted development and planning enforcement.

Legal and Criminological Theory

What is the purpose of law? How does criminology help? Explore why the law is the way it is, develop your theoretical understanding, and discuss concepts such as fairness, morality, punishment and rights.

Placement Year

Between years two and three of your course, you'll be able to take a year out from studying to work within your chosen industry gaining valuable work experience. The course team and our careers service will help you with finding a placement.

Core modules

Crime, Media, Culture

The media is a key player in issues of crime and justice. Drawing on a wide range of media types, media theory, and case-studies, this module tackles the complex interplay between the media, law enforcement, public, and offenders.

Dangerous Offenders

In this module, you will engage in discussions covering a range of current controversies surrounding dangerousness, risk and offences committed by those offenders deemed to be a threat to the public.

Land Law and Practice

Dive into the legal and practical aspects of land law. Learn about land registration and the various interests in and over land, as well as co-ownership, the conveyancing process, and more.

Optional modules

Please note: Not all optional modules are guaranteed to run each year.

Crime, Gender and Sexuality

This criminology module offers you an insight into the intrinsic relationships between crime, gender, and sexuality, studying sexual offences such as rape and sexual abuse, as well as other serious crimes.

Developing Independent Learning (third year final project)

Develop and demonstrate your independent learning through a work-placement exercise report or traditional dissertation. Research and produce a written analysis that is professionally presented, articulately and logically argued, and supported by research.

Gangs, Drugs and Alcohol

The impact of alcohol and drugs on the perpetration of crime and deviance is significant. Drawing on national and global perspectives, this module navigates the complex areas of crime, health, addiction, government strategy, and multi-agency co-operation to understand offending and victimisation related to drugs, alcohol, and gangs.

Professional Practice

This module equips you with an in-depth knowledge of your chosen industry, giving you the insight to plan your long-term career. You'll be required to secure a work placement or freelance assignments equivalent to 100 hours in order to strengthen your knowledge of your chosen industry and to refine your skills.

SQE 1 Preperation

The pathway to becoming a solicitor, which has been established since the mid-1990s, is altering with the introduction of the Solicitors Qualification Examination (SQE). Delivered by Kaplan, this is a two-part centralised assessment (known as SQE 1 and SQE2) that all intending solicitors will need to pass before entering the profession. This module responds to these developments by prepare students for SQE1 (the knowledge-based part of the assessment) examination. This module is delivered through the College of Legal Practice and its virtual learning environment and quality assured / overseen by the Solent Law School.