Law with Criminology Leeds Beckett University

Overview

Law governs how society functions. Crime challenges it. LLB Law with Criminology at  Leeds Beckett University combines two complementary subjects into one degree, with a sharper focus on crime, criminality, and the criminal justice system.You’ll begin by developing your core legal knowledge, learning to interpret legislation and navigate court processes like a lawyer, through modules like criminal law, public law, contract law, and more.Criminology builds on this foundation, exploring why people offend, how society responds, and what happens beyond the courtroom. You’ll cover diverse topics that encourage you to question complex and topical issues, like policing, miscarriages of justice, victims, domestic abuse, and punishment of crime.The course brings your learning to life through a mix of projects, client-focused pro bono opportunities, and applied research. You won’t just study cases - you’ll analyse them, argue, investigate, and challenge assumptions – all in one of the largest legal centres outside London.As part of this course, you’ll: 

• Study the foundations of English law alongside distinctive criminology modules
• Apply your legal knowledge to authentic criminal justice scenarios
• Gain key transferable analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Develop core legal competencies – in advocacy, research, and client-focused skills - via projects and real experience

Career opportunities:

By studying this degree, you'll gain an LLB qualification. Following this, you can undertake further training to qualify as a solicitor or barrister. You'll attain the knowledge and understanding to investigate or prosecute criminality, be involved in crime reduction, the courts, or support victims or perpetrators as they navigate the criminal justice system. You might become a:

• Solicitor

• Barrister

• Paralegal

• Legal executive

• Management positions

• Police officer

• Prison officer

You could also find roles in third sector charitable organisations, local authorities, and teaching.You'll have the knowledge and skills to undertake postgraduate study options such as LLM International Business Law, MRes and MPhil. Also the are  opportunities to study for a PhD.