Bachelor of Laws - Law with Criminology with Foundation Year (ML10)

Students will study legal principles and practices while exploring criminological theories and the criminal justice system through a degree in Law with Criminology at Canterbury Christ Church University.

This four-year degree includes a built-in foundation year, providing a supportive gateway to higher education for students who may not meet the entry requirements for the undergraduate degree or who wish to develop the academic study skills needed before beginning a degree course. Upon successful completion of the foundation year, students will progress to their chosen undergraduate degree and graduate with a full undergraduate degree at the end of the program.

The innovative and industry-led degree will provide students with a deep understanding of foundational and advanced legal principles, the structure and function of legal institutions, and the skills to interpret and apply the law in various contexts. The criminology content will broaden their knowledge in this fascinating field, helping them understand and apply key criminological theories while situating the law within the criminal justice system and society more generally.

Students will rigorously analyze law while examining the causes, consequences, and social responses to crime, creating a comprehensive and interdisciplinary experience. They will build essential legal and criminological skills that are critical for graduate employment, including critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, and ethical awareness.

The combination of legal education and criminological insight offered by this course will equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a variety of professional roles within the legal and criminal justice sectors.

The university recognizes that employers seek dynamic, open-minded graduates who can adapt, innovate, and collaborate. Therefore, a new approach to teaching and learning has been designed to ensure that students are work-ready upon graduation.