Bachelor of Laws (Honours) - Criminology

The LLB (Hons) with Criminology at Derby equips students with essential skills required to succeed in the legal sector, including drafting, advocacy, interviewing, and negotiation. In addition to these core legal competencies, the programme develops skills in entrepreneurship, creative problem solving, and business acumen. This qualifying law degree meets the standards set by the Bar Standards Board and Solicitors Regulation Authority, providing a pathway to careers as solicitors or barristers.

The course offers an in-depth exploration of crime, including its measurement, reduction, and the challenges of convicting serious offenders. Opportunities for work internships, professional mentoring, and practical experience through the Student Legal Advice Centre allow students to support the wider community and assist individuals who may face barriers in accessing justice. Field trips, included in the course fee, have previously taken students to destinations such as London, The Hague, and Dublin. The teaching team comprises experienced practitioners in law and criminology as well as internationally recognised researchers, ensuring a dynamic and professionally informed learning environment. The programme is continually updated to reflect changes in the route to solicitor qualification, providing students with maximum flexibility and opportunities to advance their legal careers.

The LLB (Hons) with Criminology offers a comprehensive undergraduate legal education alongside a thorough grounding in criminology and the challenges facing criminal justice professionals. Students engage with all core professional legal skills while examining major ideas about retribution, rehabilitation, and punishment. The programme explores the causes of crime, the creation and breach of laws, sentencing effectiveness, and the impact of crime on victims, communities, and society. A broad selection of optional modules allows students to specialise in areas such as company law, commercial and consumer law, family law, international human rights, child protection, murder, psychopathy, cybercrime, and miscarriages of justice, providing flexibility and opportunities to tailor studies to specific interests and career goals.