Law and Criminal Justice (Hons) Edge Hill University

Overview

The Law and Criminal Justice (Hons) programme offered by Edge Hill University provides you with an engaging, insightful and thorough insight into the world of law and crime, equipping you with the practical and substantive knowledge to practice law.

You’ll explore contemporary case studies and their critiques to sharpen your critical analysis skills. You’ll look at the police, criminal courts, prisons and youth justice services under the microscope, and understand the legal system as a whole – including its impact on society.

Key Facts

You will also benefit from being taught by current and former legal and criminal justice practitioners and internationally recognised academics and can take advantage of our extensive industry links.

At the School, they pride ourselves on providing not only an excellent academic experience but also a supportive environment where you can thrive. We offer a broad range of extra-curricular activities to enhance your university experience, which includes Work Placement opportunities, Careers Fairs, Insight Days, Panel Events, our Student Law Society, resilience programme, professional mentoring, commercial awareness programmes and opportunities to participate in external competitions and educational visits to Inns, conferences and courts of law, such as the UK Supreme Court and the International Court of Justice in The Hague.