Criminology and Law (Hons) University of East London

Overview

In the first two years you'll build firm foundations by studying the fundamentals of the subjects, taking modules that include the Criminology and Criminal Justice, the Legal System and Legal Methods and Criminal Law.

In your final year you'll be expected to complete a large, independently researched project on a relevant topic that interests you. Plus you'll have a choice of 23 distinctive options to tailor the course to suit your motivations and interests.

These final-year options include Global Illicit Drug Trafficking, Civil and Criminal Litigation, Race, Ethnicity, Crime and Justice, and Introduction to Islamic Law.

You'll be encouraged to 'learn by doing' by taking the chance to gain work experience and take an active role in student clubs and societies.

Your future career

University of East London's Criminology and Law (Hons) graduates have found work in a wide variety of roles, with some pursuing a career in related fields while others have used the transferable skills they learned to pursue other opportunities.

The course has a strong focus on preparing for employment, with a specific employability module in year two geared towards providing you with the best advice on preparing for the job market and applying for jobs.

Whether you decide to pursue a directly relevant career or not, you’ll learn skills that appeal to employers in any sector, including writing and presenting, the ability to make a case, meet deadlines and work independently.

Students have found jobs in a number of related areas, such as:

• The police, prison and probation services
• Central and local government
• Social work
• Voluntary organisations and charities.

Our graduates have also found roles in other fields, such as market research, journalism, teaching and other public-sector roles, or gone on to postgraduate study.