• 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
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BA (Hons) Criminology and Law

LMLondon Metropolitan University · London

This joint honours degree is designed for students passionate about understanding the complexities of crime, criminal behaviour, and the legal systems that govern society. By exploring both British and European Union law…

Tuition
£9,790/yr
Duration
3 years
Intakes
Sep
English
IELTS 6.0

Information from londonmet.ac.uk, updated 11 July 2026About this information

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Course Overview

This joint honours degree is designed for students passionate about understanding the complexities of crime, criminal behaviour, and the legal systems that govern society. By exploring both British and European Union law alongside criminological theory, you will gain a comprehensive perspective on the criminal justice system, including the roles of the police, judiciary, and prisons. The course is ideal for those aiming for careers within the criminal justice sector or related fields where legal knowledge is an asset. You will benefit from a variety of teaching methods, including seminars, workshops, and access to a mock courtroom to gain practical experience. The institution's London location provides unique opportunities to engage with legal resources and guest speakers. Whether studying full-time over three years or part-time over four years, you will develop essential skills in critical thinking, research, and communication, preparing you for a wide range of professional roles in a dynamic and evolving field.

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 1

Administrative Law15 Credits
Becoming a Criminologist15 Credits
Criminal Law I15 Credits
Issues in the Criminal Justice System15 Credits
Legal Method15 Credits
The Criminal Justice Framework15 Credits
The Development of Criminological Thought15 Credits
Traditional Criminological Theories and Concepts15 Credits

Year 2

Becoming a Criminal Justice Professional15 Credits
Criminal Law II15 Credits
Criminological Research in Context15 Credits
Criminological Research in Practice15 Credits
Drugs and Drug Policy15 Credits
The Law of Criminal Evidence15 Credits
Crime in Context15 Credits
Crime, Media and Technology15 Credits
Criminology Today15 Credits
Dark Destinations - Crime and Tourism15 Credits
Emerging Crimes and Criminal Law15 Credits
Working with Offenders15 Credits

Year 3

Civil Liberties and Human Rights15 Credits
Criminal Litigation15 Credits
Criminology Project30 Credits
Punishment and Prison15 Credits
Criminal Punishment - Policies and Practice15 Credits
Criminology Work-Based Learning15 Credits
Gender and Crime15 Credits
Global Crime and Disorder15 Credits
Migration, Borders and Control15 Credits
Organised Crime15 Credits
Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism15 Credits
Victims and Crime15 Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

🇬🇧 Your route to working in United Kingdom.

As a full-time student you'll apply for a Student visa covering the full course length. After graduating, most of our destinations offer a post-study work route allowing you to live and work with no sponsorship needed for a fixed period — often opening a path toward a skilled worker visa and eventual settlement. Full details on our United Kingdom guide →

Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
11 July 2026

Course information on this page was last updated from the London Metropolitan University website available at londonmet.ac.uk on 11 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with London Metropolitan University; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

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