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Law with Criminology
DipHE or LLB Law (Hons) or CertHE
Key facts
UCAS code
M2L6
Start dates
September 2021 / September 2022
Location
Course length
Full time: 3 years
Part time: 6 years
Accreditation(s)
Law Society and Bar Standards Board accreditation currently pending.
UCAS Tariff Points
104
Overview
Would you like to examine critical issues facing society today while securing a qualifying law degree (QLD)?
Our Law with Criminology course at Oxford Brookes enables you to examine and debate key issues in criminal law including:
- digital crime and criminology
- misogyny, equality and human rights
- policing, sentencing and the criminal justice system.
We have designed our course to provide you with a deep understanding of criminal law. This means that you can pursue this area of law while securing a QLD.
You’ll be part of a close-knit department and have the support of leading academics who are recognised experts in their fields.
You’ll have access to career events, law fairs, regular guest lectures, legal mentoring and pro bono schemes and mock trials. On graduating you'll be prepared for professions in criminal law such as:
- defence lawyer, solicitor or barrister
- CPS prosecutor/public prosecutor/defender
- probation officer
- policy advisor, human rights advisor, NGO or voluntary sector
- local authority or government legal service.

How to apply
Wherever possible we make our conditional offers using the UCAS Tariff. The combination of A-level grades listed here would be just one way of achieving the UCAS Tariff points for this course.
For more information about how we are supporting applicants impacted by Covid-19, please see our information for applicants page.
Standard offer
UCAS Tariff Points: 104
A Level: BCC
IB Points: 29
BTEC: DMM
Contextual offer
UCAS Tariff Points: 88
A Level: CCD
IB Points: 27
BTEC: MMM
Further offer details
Wherever possible we make our conditional offers using the UCAS Tariff. This combination of A-level grades would be just one way of achieving the UCAS Tariff points for this course.
Applications are also welcomed for consideration from applicants with European qualifications, international qualifications or recognised foundation courses. For advice on eligibility please contact Admissions: admissions@brookes.ac.uk
If you don’t achieve the required tariff points you can apply to join a foundation course or international foundation course to help to reach the required level for entry onto this degree.
Entry requirements
Specific entry requirements
Please also see the University's general entry requirements.
English requirements for visas
If you need a student visa to enter the UK you will need to meet the UK Visas and Immigration minimum language requirements as well as the University's requirements. Find out more about English language requirements.
Pathways courses for international and EU students
If you do not meet the entry requirements for this degree, or if you would like more preparation before you start, you can take an international foundation course. Once you enrol, you will have a guaranteed pathway to this degree if you pass your foundation course with the required grades.
If you only need to meet the language requirements, you can take our pre-sessional English course. You will develop key language and study skills for academic success and you will not need to take an external language test to progress to your degree.
Terms and Conditions of Enrolment
When you accept our offer, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of Enrolment. You should therefore read those conditions before accepting the offer.
Credit transfer
Many of our courses consider applications for entry with credit for prior learning. Each application is individually assessed by our credit entry tutors.
If you would like more information about whether or not you may be eligible for the award of credit, for example from an HND, partly-completed degree or foundation degree, please contact our Admissions team.
We operate the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS). All undergraduate single modules are equivalent to 7.5 ECTS credits and double modules to 15 ECTS credits. More about ECTS credits.
Application process
Full time Home / EU applicants
Apply through UCASPart time Home / EU applicants
Apply direct to the UniversityInternational applicants
Apply direct to the UniversityFull time applicants can also apply through UCAS
Tuition fees
Questions about fees?
Contact Student Finance on:
Tuition fees
Please note tuition fees for Home students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by government. Tuition fees for International students may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students.
Oxford Brookes University intends to maintain its fees for new and returning Home students at the maximum permitted level.
Financial support and scholarships
Additional costs
Please be aware that some courses will involve some additional costs that are not covered by your fees. Specific additional costs for this course, if any, are detailed below.
Learning and assessment
During your studies you will develop a deep understanding of criminal law. You can also expect to investigate the biggest crime-related issues facing our society. Your course will cover topics such as:
- cyber crime
- the globalisation of crime
- immigration
- border controls.
In Year 1 you'll develop a sound understanding of principal areas of law. We will introduce you to a range of key topics related to criminal, contract and public law.
Law and criminology modules in Year 2 are more advanced. They will build and strengthen your knowledge of criminology.
In Year 3 you’ll study a range of topics that will allow further specialisation. You will also have the option of carrying out your own research projects. This will be part of the dissertation and independent study modules.
Throughout your degree, you can take part in extracurricular activities, including:
- mooting competitions
- client interviewing competitions
- Law Society events.

Learning and teaching
Our Law with Criminology course has been specifically tailored to meet the needs of students wishing to pursue a QLD. We offer a selection of modules that have been carefully thought through. These module selections offer a strong focus on criminology.
Throughout the course, our academic team make use of a range of teaching and learning styles. You will be supported at every level of the course, with close access to lecturers, small seminar groups and tutorials.
You will learn through a variety of teaching and learning methods including:
- lectures, seminars and workshops
- supervised independent learning
- court visits
- work with a wide range of practical resources.
During your studies, you’ll gain a range of personal and professional skills. These skills will be a springboard for your future career development in a number of industries.
Assessment
Assessment methods used on this course
Assessment methods on this course are diverse. Some modules use formal exams while others award all or part of the marks on coursework.
Professional accreditation
Some students see a law degree as a route to professional practice while others choose not to practice law. Our Law with Criminology degree is a suitable education for a wide variety of careers because of its intellectually demanding nature, and it is a qualifying law degree (QLD).
This gives you exemption from the requirements of the academic stage of legal training. This means that you meet the regulations for the Law Society for the first stage of professional training.
Obtaining a qualifying law degree enables you to progress straight to the vocational stage of training for solicitors (the Legal Practice Course). Or for barristers (the Bar Professional Training Course - BPTC - formerly known as the Bar Vocational Course).
After you graduate
Career prospects
Our Law with Criminology degree is a suitable education for a wide variety of careers. This is because it is a qualifying law degree. Upon graduation, some students will embark on a professional practice route. Others will choose not to practice law.
By the time you graduate from Oxford Brookes, you will be confident in communicating legal knowledge. You will have gained valuable skills in research, analysis and articulation. These are transferable to postgraduate study and to a wide range of careers. Whether you choose a career in legal practice or not, your law degree will open many doors.
We pride ourselves on maintaining strong links with major law firms. We have an excellent reputation for creating high calibre and sought-after trainees.
Programme Changes: On rare occasions we may need to make changes to our course programmes after they have been published on the website.
For more information, please visit our Changes to programmes page.