The Law with Criminal Justice LLB (Hons) with a Foundation Year at the University of Chester offers you a comprehensive pathway into the legal and criminal justice sectors. This undergraduate degree is ideal if you are passionate about understanding the intricate relationship between law, crime, and society, and aspire to a career where you can make a tangible impact. You will critically engage with criminological theory and the practical application of criminal justice processes, developing essential legal and analytical skills. This course provides a robust foundation for a variety of professional roles, preparing you for the complexities of the modern legal landscape.
This full-time, on-campus programme is studied over four years, including a foundational first year designed to build your core knowledge in Public Law, Property Law, Contract Law, and Criminal Justice. Subsequent years delve deeper into Criminal Law, Tort Law, Criminological Theory, and experiential learning through placements and project work, facilitated by the Law School’s strong links with the legal sector. In your final year, you will undertake a major project, allowing you to specialise in areas of interest such as Advanced Criminal Law or Human Rights and Social Justice, graduating with the expertise to pursue careers in law, criminal justice, and public service.