In addition to studying key legal topics, you will also study Criminal Justice options which examine the agencies and the institutions of the law, looking at their roles, responsibilities and discretion, as well as issues of accountability in relation to current developments in criminal justice. Focusing on key concepts, such as the definition of crime and the philosophy of sentencing. The legal process is central to criminal justice studies including, for example, courts and hearings for adults and young people; the theory and practice of sentencing; prison and community based penalties; and the place of human rights in these processes. As with all our LLBs, this programme has a practical focus with the skills you need for your career embedded into the course. There is a high level of face-to-face tuition, with experienced tutors.

Entry requirements vary by course, so please check application requirements carefully. You will need BBB at A Level or equivalent qualifications. Students under the age of 18, but no younger than 17, are able to apply for Birmingham, London Bloomsbury and Manchester campuses only. If you need more information for country specific requirements, call our Admissions team on (+44) (0)1483 216000 or email Admissions@law.ac.uk Students who have an academic qualification equivalent to a UK degree which was taught in a ‘majority English speaking’ country do not need to obtain a separate English language qualification. If you are from a non-majority English speaking country and do not have an academic qualification equivalent to a UK degree taught in a ‘majority English speaking’ country, you will need to send us: • a certified copy of an approved English Language Test.