Law with Criminology with Foundation Year
LL.B.
Undergraduate with Foundation Year
September 2025, September 2026
Overview
Study legal principles and practices, and explore criminological theories and the criminal justice system with a degree in Law with Criminology at Canterbury Christ Church University.
This innovative and industry-led degree will provide you with a deep understanding of foundational and advanced legal principles, the structure and function of legal institutions, and the skills to interpret and apply the law in various contexts. Criminology content will broaden your knowledge in this fascinating field, helping you to understand and apply key criminological theories and to situate the law within the criminal justice system and society more generally.
This course blends the rigorous analysis of law with an explanation of the causes, consequences, and social responses to crime, offering a comprehensive and interdisciplinary experience. You'll build key legal and criminological skills that are essential for graduate employment, including critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, and ethical awareness.
The combination of legal education and criminological insight this course offers will equip you with the knowledge and skills to pursue a variety of professional roles within the legal and criminal justice sectors.
We know employers are looking for dynamic, open-minded graduates who can adapt, innovate, and collaborate. So we have designed a new way of teaching and learning to ensure that you are work-ready for when you graduate.
Going to CCCU has been one of the best decisions I have made, even during a pandemic. The staff are excellent and adapted well to the new circumstances. The feedback they provide in response to assignments is invaluable, allowing me to be challenged and continuously improve in all written and oral assignments.Billie, Law with Criminology student
Entry requirements
112
UCAS Tariff Points
Accepted qualifications
We accept a wide range of general qualifications that attract UCAS Tariff points either on their own or in combination with others. Below are some common examples.
| Qualification | Grades |
|---|---|
| A Levels | BBC |
| BTEC | DMM |
| Access | 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits |
| International Baccalaureate | 29 Points |
The grades in this table provide an indication of what is required to study this course. If you have qualifications that are not present in the table or want to tell us more about you specific situation then please contact our friendly Course Enquiry Team.
Don’t meet these entry requirements?
If you do not meet these entry requirements, a foundation year is a great way of beginning your university journey. We recommend you speak to our Course Enquiries team who will advise on a route to study that fits you.
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Module information
We know employers are looking for dynamic, open-minded graduates who can adapt, innovate, and collaborate. So we have designed a new way of teaching and learning to ensure that you are work-ready for when you graduate. Alongside the modules below you will choose from our new curriculum that will help you achieve student success, engage with contemporary topics and work with industry or the community.
As well as the core modules, you will also have the opportunity to study a number of option modules. The availability of specific option modules may vary from year to year. This will be subject to a minimum number of students choosing the module and staff availability. It means we cannot guarantee the availability of a particular option module. However, we will ensure you have a choice of option modules.
Core/optional modules
*Modules subject to approval
How you’ll learn
You will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars and practical workshops. You will typically have around 10-14 contact hours per week. Your actual contact hours will depend on the optional modules you select.
Seminars in smaller groups will enable you to discuss and develop your understanding of topics covered in lectures. In addition, you will meet with your academic personal tutor.
A variety of strategies that aim to foster independent, critical learning will be used in different forms, varying from module to module.
Almost all modules have lectures, alongside other forms of interaction including discussions, student-led seminars, individual and group tutorials, moots, and negotiations role plays. You will also have the opportunity to attend trips to law courts both in the UK and internationally.
You will have access to the virtual learning environment known as Blackboard, where you will find all the resources and guides to help with you with your learning.
All programmes will be designed to accommodate blended learning approaches ensuring the learning design purposefully, thoughtfully and effectively integrates on-site face-to face and digital learning opportunities, informed and driven by teaching needs.
All lectures will be delivered in person, with option modules incorporating online sessions where appropriate.
Contact hours are defined as hours in which a student interacts through thoughtfully structured activity to include:
- On-site face-to-face teaching
- Synchronous live digital teaching
- Asynchronous digital activities as part of structured learning (for example, running a discussion activity regarding an aspect of the current topic through Blackboard Collaborate, Padlet or Blackboard Discussion Boards).
A pre-recorded lecture presentation provided via ReCap can also be included in this definition provided it is part of a broader structured activity.
When not attending lectures, seminars, workshops or other timetabled sessions you will continue learning through self-study. Typically, this involves reading journal articles and books as well as using online library resources. Working on projects, and preparing for coursework assignments/examinations, workshops and seminars.
Your module tutor will direct you towards specific readings and/or activities to complete before class.
It is expected that your overall workload typically consists of 10-14 contact hours per week depending on the module options you choose. You will undertake 15 hours of independent learning and assessment activity per week. In addition, there will be field trips and practical work involved. However, where it is not possible for the trips to run, we intend to offer the opportunity of virtual (synchronous or asynchronous) webinars, workshops and talks by practitioners and academic experts as well as virtual tours where possible from these institutions.
The teaching team come from a variety of backgrounds with some having extensive academic experience and others being qualified practitioners in addition to their academic background. They will share their practical and professional experience and research insights with you, so that you gain a real world perspective of law and crime.
The majority of the team members hold doctoral and teaching qualifications and they are research-active with experience in delivering research-informed teaching. Staff members have led on research projects with the assistance of undergraduate students in areas including alternative dispute resolution, corporate law and international investment law.
Postgraduate students sometimes assist in teaching and assessing some modules. However, experienced academics teach the vast majority of lectures and seminars. More information about our friendly teaching team can be found in the Meet the Team section of our School webpage.
We offer a small but vibrant Law School, an active Law Society for you to get involved in, and a dedicated teaching team who are here to help you fulfil your full potential.Dr Matthew StubbinsCourse Director for Law
How you’ll be assessed
The course provides you with opportunities to test your understanding of the subject informally before you complete the formal assessments that count towards your final mark. Some modules contain opportunities for 'formative' assessment for which you receive feedback from your tutor. Practice assessments are developmental and any grades you receive for them do not count towards your module mark.
There is a formal or 'summative' assessment at the end of each module. Assessment methods include written examinations and a range of coursework assessments such as essays, reports, portfolios, performance and presentations. The grades from formal assessments count towards your module mark.
Assessment methods are designed to help you develop the skills required by employers and for professional body purposes. These include self, peer and tutor assessment, written exercises including 'take-home' activities which are designed to replicate practice, coursework, moots (mock trials), learning portfolios, in-class activities and examinations.
Your future career
In addition to all our LLB degrees being Law Degrees, we have designed our degrees in consultation with external stakeholders, such as local law practitioners as well as a range of local organisations. This ensures we help you to develop the skills which are highly valued by employers, with examples including; written and verbal communication, initiative, time management, flexibility and teamwork.
To further your personal development, our staff will help you obtain work-based learning in your own time. Through our extensive links with local firms of solicitors, the local courts, Citizens Advice and our CLOCK community outreach project, you can develop valuable employability skills and have the opportunity to network with local lawyers and judges.
Many graduates use these skills to become a barrister, solicitor or paralegal, but others establish careers in other areas such as:
- education
- public services
- human resource management
- business and management
- chartered secretary
- financial services.
This qualification can also be used to progress on to postgraduate study in law, such as an LLM, or in related areas such as management, marketing and accountancy.
We also host an annual Employability Fair where our students can network with experts from a range of fields and careers and gain top tips for progressing to graduate roles.
Throughout your time studying us you will have access to our Careers and Enterprise team who offer a wide range of services and support to help you kick start your career and meet your goals.
I have been very fortunate to gain incredibly valuable experience through both volunteering at the Clock project and working over the Summer as part of the internship provided by the University. The skills that I have gained have broadened my CV and have provided me with real-life legal experience which I have already been able to discuss during placement and training contract interviews. I cannot recommend the opportunity to participate in this scheme enough if you are looking for a career in legal services.HannahLaw student
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Fees
The 2025/26 annual tuition fees for this course are:
| UK | Overseas | |
|---|---|---|
| Full-time | £9,535 | £15,500 |
Tuition fees for all courses are payable on an annual basis, except where stated. The fees represented here are for study with Canterbury Christ Church University. If you are looking to study at a partner institution, please visit their website for fees information.
Please read the 2025/26 Tuition Fee Statement for further information regarding tuition fees and year on year fee increases.
Home (UK) Fees
The Government has announced that it will increase the tuition fee cap by 3.1%, in line with inflation, for the 2025/26 academic cycle. Subject to parliamentary approval, the University intends to increase our tuition fees in line with this and as per our terms and conditions. This means that from September 2025 our undergraduate home tuition fees are expected to be £9,535.
Overseas/International Fees
Undergraduate / PGCE tuition fees for international students are not set by the UK Government.
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- For specific fee queries, please contact fees@canterbury.ac.uk
Industry links
To further your personal development, our staff will help you obtain work-based learning in your own time. Through our extensive links with local firms of solicitors, the local courts, Citizens Advice and our CLOCK community outreach project, you can develop valuable employability skills and have the opportunity to network with local lawyers and judges.
You will also have the unique opportunity in Canterbury to be involved in the administration of justice through volunteering as a Community Legal Companion at the local law courts. Companions provide important community assistance to an increasing number of people who attend court unrepresented. By working with local partner organisations including law firms, you could help court service users with a whole range of legal matters from benefit-related issues, family breakdown and housing evictions.
Depending on your module choices, you may be able to go on visits in Europe to places such as Brussels. You will also be able to participate in work carried out by our Mediation Clinic, which was the first of its kind in a UK university. We have recognised expertise in dispute resolution, particularly alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and specifically mediation, and the Mediation Clinic offers a supportive and professional environment for you to gain experience. However, these activities could be replaced by alternative sessions. For instance, the European visits are expected to be replaced by virtual tours and presentations/talks, where possible, by representatives of international organisations, practitioners, as well as by academic experts.
Professional accreditation
Our degree has been designed to offer you a holistic experience studying Law; you will study theoretical backgrounds as well as practical aspects of Law. Your curriculum will offer you the foundations of legal knowledge required by the Bar Standards Board, to satisfy the academic component of professional training for intending barristers. The degree also provides a strong foundation for students who may wish to take the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations (SQE) in the future.
Specialist facilities
Our Mediation Clinic provides commercial, family and workplace mediation to external parties. Through our expertise in this area, we have created opportunities for our students to experience at first hand 'real-life' disputes and acquire valuable professional skills associated with a recognised method of alternative dispute resolution. Spaces are limited, though if you are particularly interested in this line of work, you are encouraged to apply for paid internships.
Students can benefit from our Mediation Clinic internships by assisting with the day to day operations of the clinic. They handle telephone and email enquiries from external parties, prepare documents and can assist with mediations where the parties have agreed to this. These funded work placements enable students to put into practice theoretical aspects of the law curriculum and enable a deeper understanding of the mediation process and how the service the clinic provides.
Depending on your module choices, you may be able to go on visits in Europe to places such as The Hague. You will also be able to participate in work carried out by our Mediation Clinic, which was the first of its kind in a UK university. We have recognised expertise in dispute resolution, particularly alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and specifically mediation, and the Mediation Clinic offers a supportive and professional environment for you to gain experience. However, these activities could be replaced by alternative sessions. For instance, the European visits are expected to be replaced by virtual tours and presentations/talks, where possible, by representatives of international organisations, practitioners, as well as by academic experts.
We have a very active Student Law Society that organises social events and trips throughout the year. Their mooting team has achieved success in external competitions including reaching the quarter-finals of the national competition and our students have also been successful in mediation and negotiation competitions.
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The Office for Students (OfS) regulates Canterbury Christ Church University. The OfS is the independent regulator of higher education in England. It aims to ensure that every student, whatever their background, has a fulfilling experience of higher education that enriches their lives and careers. Further details about its work are available on the OfS website.
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