Law with Criminology [with Foundation year] LLB (Hons)

Study law while gaining a deeper understanding of crime, criminal behaviour, and the workings of the criminal justice system.

This LLB (Hons) is a qualifying law degree, which also gives you insights into criminology and criminal justice.

Explore policing, security and crime control, punishment, social justice, victimisation, and organised crime. Youll also cover the seven foundational subjects for professional legal training.

You can tailor the course to your own interests through a range of optional modules.

This flexible course will suit you if you want to qualify as a solicitor or barrister, or work in areas including criminal justice, policy or social advocacy.

Why ARU?


• Gain a qualifying law degree and specialist insight into crime, criminal behaviour and criminal justice.



• Build your skills through Live Briefs and by advising real clients in our Law Clinic.



• Learn from experienced tutors and engage with our Research Centre for Access to Justice and Inclusion.



• Tailor the course to your interests with a range of optional modules.



• Boost your employability through the ARU CPD programme.

At ARU, you’ll be supported from day one with wellbeing services, money advice and careers guidance to help you through university and beyond.

Their courses are built around the skills and experience employers value. ARU are proud to be in the top 20% of UK universities for teaching quality (TEF 2023), and ranked #1 in the East of England, and #8 in the UK, for UG graduates in senior roles 15 months after gradudation (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025). You'll have access to fantastic facilities thanks to £95m of investment - think SuperLabs, TV studios, law courts, mock hospital wards, gaming studios and more.

Wherever you're heading, ARU will help you get there.