The LLB Law and Criminology at Aberystwyth University is designed for students keen to understand the complexities of the legal system and the societal factors that drive criminal behaviour. You will explore core legal principles alongside criminological theories, examining crime control, prevention, and justice systems. This undergraduate degree provides a robust academic grounding, preparing you to critically analyse legal frameworks and the causes and consequences of crime. You will be taught by academics with extensive experience working with organisations like GRETA and the United Nations, ensuring your learning is informed by real-world challenges.
Studied full-time on campus over three years, this Bachelors Degree programme offers a dynamic learning experience. You will engage with modules such as Criminal Law, Introduction to Criminology, and Legal Skills and Research, with opportunities to specialise through electives like Technology, Artificial Intelligence and the Law or Victimology. You will have the chance to undertake a criminal justice placement or a law and criminology dissertation in your final year, gaining practical experience. You will graduate with a comprehensive understanding of both legal practice and criminological theory, ready for diverse career paths in law, criminal justice, policy, or further academic study.