Law with Criminology (Hons)

Overview

The Law with Criminology (Hons) programme from Middlesex University Dubai is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board and our course provides you with the intellectual knowledge and transferable skills that correspond to the first stage of professional legal education.

You will learn the core principles of law in England and Wales while you will develop your understanding of criminology and the complexities this presents. You will also put theory into practice with work-based modules that will help you develop the hands-on skills and expertise to compete in both the criminal justice system and the legal profession.

Future Careers and Employability

Students who complete the programme are able to compete effectively for jobs in the criminal justice system in the UK and abroad, as well as in legal practice.

As a Qualifying Law Degree, the LLB Law with Criminology satisfies the requirements set by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board for the academic stage of training. Upon successful completion of the LLB, you may pursue the second (or ‘vocational’) stage of professional training via the Legal Practice Course (solicitors) or the Bar Professional Training Course (barristers).

There are many sectors where a law degree is highly desired, including business (Human Resources, Tax and Insurance), charity, management，administration, the Civil Service, education and government. You might choose to pursue a career as a Solicitor, Barrister, Legal Executive, Paralegal, or in a community advisory role.

You could also choose to continue into further study on courses such as the Legal Practice Course (LPC), the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) or master's programmes in law as well as related subjects.