The LLB Criminal Law degree at Aberystwyth University offers you a comprehensive exploration of the legal frameworks governing criminal behaviour and the justice system. This programme is ideal for aspiring legal professionals and those passionate about understanding the intricacies of crime, punishment, and rehabilitation. You will delve into core legal principles, examining criminal law and legal systems, alongside optional modules in criminology and related fields. Aberystwyth University provides a robust academic environment to build your foundational knowledge in this critical area of law.
You will study this qualifying law degree full-time on campus over three years, engaging with a curriculum that includes essential modules like Contract Law, Tort, and Legal Skills and Research, alongside specialised criminal law topics. Your third year culminates in the opportunity to undertake a significant Law and Criminology Dissertation, allowing you to conduct in-depth research. Upon graduation, you will be well-prepared for a career as a solicitor or barrister, or to pursue roles within the wider criminal justice sector, armed with analytical and legal reasoning skills.