BSc (Hons) Law and Criminology
Fact file
Typical offer
Course length
- 3 years full-time
- 4 years full-time with placement
- 4 years full-time with study abroad
Course information
Features and benefits
Teaching excellence
Study in the School of Sociology and Criminology, winner of the Student Union Teaching Awards for Department of the Year.
Study law in its social context
Explore how laws operate in society and how crime, justice and inequality influence legal decision‑making, giving you a deeper and more relevant understanding of both subjects.
Learn through real‑world issues
Work on live criminal justice projects and problem‑based learning activities that connect theory to current local, national and global challenges.
Develop future‑ready skills
Build skills in legal reasoning, research, data analysis and critical evaluation that are highly valued across legal, justice and public sector careers.
Tailor your degree
Choose optional modules in law and criminology to shape your studies around your interests, from criminal justice and policing to social inequality and justice reform.
Prepare for your next step
Undertake an independent research project and professional‑focused modules that help you explore career options or progression into postgraduate study with confidence.
Award recognition
Winner of the Employer and Community Partnerships Award, highlighting our strong local collaborations and dedication to helping students apply their knowledge in professional settings.
Year 1
Core modules
Crime And Society
Working With Data And Evidence
Global Social Justice
Fundamentals Of Law
Study and assessment
Ten credits equates to 100 hours of study, which is a combination of lectures, seminars and practical sessions, and independent study. A three-year degree qualification typically comprises of 360 credits (120 credits per year). During the course, you are likely to be required to engage in collaborative projects, practical assessments, group work activities, and to give presentations to your peers/tutors. The exact composition of your study time and assessments for the course will vary according to your option choices and style of learning.
Taught by experts
BSc (Hons) Law and Criminology is part of the School of Sociology and Criminology at Manchester Met. Discover more about the school and who you’ll be working with if you choose to study this course.
Entry requirements
Typical offer
112 UCAS tariff points
IELTS score
6.0 overall with no component below 5.5, taken within two years of course start date
UK students
Level 3 qualifications
112 UCAS tariff points.
Level 2 qualifications
International students
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Fees and funding
Careers support and prospects
Employed or in further study
87.6% of our UK-domiciled, full-time, first degree graduates are employed or in further study 15 months after graduation.
Graduate Outcomes survey 2022/23 leavers, HESA data.
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How to apply
You can apply for the full-time option of this course through UCAS.
UCAS code(s):
- LAC1
Institution code:
- M40
There are no online application routes, please contact our course enquiries team.
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You can review our current terms and conditions before you make your application. If you are successful with your application, we will send you up to date information alongside your offer letter.
Disclaimers
Programme review
Our programmes undergo an annual review and major review (normally at 6 year intervals) to ensure an up-to-date curriculum supported by the latest online learning technology. For further information on when we may make changes to our programmes, please see the changes section of our terms and conditions.
Important notice
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