Criminal Law (Hons) Bangor University

Overview

With the Criminal Law (Hons) course from  Bangor University you will graduate with a Law degree which meets the academic requirements for qualification as a barrister (Bar Standards Board compliant), but also provides essential knowledge for students aspiring to be solicitors. 

Amongst an attractive array of modules including aspects of criminal justice and psychology, you can also choose vocational subjects tested in the Solicitors’ Qualifying Examinations (SQE) - such as Business Law, Wills and Estates, and Property Practice - providing you with a gateway to professional training to become a solicitor.

Careers

Your understanding of the social implications of crime will be attractive to the many associated bodies and organisations involved with social research, law making, policy or representation, as are the solid analytical, problem-solving, reasoning and critical judgment skills you’ll gain.

While our degrees meet the Bar Standards Board's requirements for barristers and provide essential knowledge for qualification as solicitors, introducing students to material tested on the Solicitor’s Qualifying Exam (SQE), they also open doors to a wide range of other career paths. A law degree from Bangor University is a versatile and valuable asset, and we can support you in exploring the many opportunities it can offer.