Law and Criminology
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Delve into the fascinating world of law and criminal justice with Cardiff University’s LLB in Law and Criminology. This unique program equips you with a comprehensive understanding of both legal systems and the complexities of crime and criminal behaviour, preparing you for diverse careers in the legal field and beyond.
Key Features:
- Dual Expertise: Gain a strong foundation in the core principles of law, covering essential areas like contract law, criminal law, property law, and tort law, while simultaneously exploring the theories and practices of criminology. This combined knowledge equips you for a holistic understanding of the legal system and its responses to criminal activity.
- Develop Legal and Criminological Skills: Hone your critical thinking, analytical, and research skills through interactive lectures, seminars, coursework, and potential research projects. Learn to effectively analyze legal problems, identify relevant legal principles, apply them to practical scenarios, and critically examine the causes and consequences of crime.
- Mooting and Negotiation Opportunities: Participate in simulated court hearings (mooting) and negotiation exercises, gaining valuable practical experience in presenting legal arguments and building strong negotiation skills.
- Tailored Learning: Choose from a wide range of optional modules in later years to personalize your studies and explore specific areas of interest, such as family law, human rights law, environmental law, or forensic psychology. Deepen your knowledge and expertise in chosen areas, allowing you to tailor your program towards specific career aspirations.
This program is ideal for students with a strong interest in both law and criminology, a desire to understand the legal system and its response to crime, and an interest in pursuing a diverse range of careers in the legal field, social justice, or research.
Admissions Requirements
High School Diploma with one of the following: 3 x AP tests with a score of 544, 3 x SAT Subject Tests with scores of 650 or above, combination of Advance Placement Tests / SAT subject Tests.
If you've studied the US High School Diploma but without any of the above qualifications, you'll need to complete an International Foundation Year to be considered for year 1 entry.
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Cardiff
United Kingdom
- 3 years
- Full Time
- On Campus Learning
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- Bachelors
- Foundation Year
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