(Hons) Law with Criminology

Overview

The University of Essex Online is the only 100% online provider offering a (Hons) Law with Criminology , with no requirement to travel to assessment centres or complete timed examinations.

You’ll explore specialist topics including criminal law, criminology and criminal behaviour while also gaining a solid grounding in many essential legal topics such as:

• legally enforceable contracts and the factors that render them unenforceable
• tortious liability, negligence and duty of care
• real property law, easements, covenants and mortgages
• the establishment and management of trusts and complex property transactions

Towards the end of your study, you will complete a detailed research project on any topic of interest within the scope of your degree. Alternatively, you can select from a range of advanced modules in specialist topics. Participating in discussion forums and reflecting in your journal entries gives you plenty of opportunities to relate your course to your own experiences and use your new skills and knowledge in your existing role.

Your future

Legal knowledge is a highly useful commodity in a range of roles, including management, finance, human resources, education, local and central government and the voluntary sector. Tying in your new criminology knowledge will benefit you when applying to roles within the police, prisons, probation and other criminal justice positions.