LLB in Law with Criminology University of Manchester

Entry requirements

A-level

• A*AA
• We do not accept two A/S Levels grades in place of one A-Level.
• We accept the Level 3 Diploma in Financial Studies (DipFS) as equivalent to an A-level if taken alongside two full A-levels that are in different subject areas of the Diploma.

AS-level

AS level results are not considered as part of the standard admissions process at The University of Manchester.

Unit grade information

The University of Manchester welcomes the provision of unit information where available. Like all other information provided by applicants, this may be taken into consideration when assessing your application. Unit grades will not normally form part of offer conditions.

GCSE

Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade C or 4 in GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Mathematics. GCSE/IGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/IGCSE English Language.

International Baccalaureate

7,6,6 at a Higher level, 37 points overall. Applicants offering Mathematics or Maths Studies at Standard or Higher level must achieve a minimum of grade 5. Applicants taking English Language A must achieve grade 4 at a Higher or Standard level. Applicants offering English Language B must achieve grade 5 at a Higher Level and grade 6 at Standard Level.

Changes to International Baccalaureate Diploma Mathematics Courses from September 2019, first examination 2021. We are aware of the planned changes to the IB Mathematics curriculum. IB students will be able to choose from: Mathematics: analysis and approaches and Mathematics: applications and interpretation from September 2019.

For this programme of study we will accept: Mathematics: analysis and approaches or Mathematics: applications and interpretation at SL or HL and students must achieve a minimum of Grade 5.

English language

All applicants to the University (from the UK and Overseas) are required to show evidence of English Language proficiency. The minimum English Language requirement for this course is either:

• IELTS 7 with a minimum 6.5 in each subtest or equivalent
• An acceptable equivalent qualification.

Please note that if you hold an English as a second language IGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of our acceptable equivalent English Language qualifications or achieve a higher grade in your IGCSE than the one stated above. Please contact the academic School for clarification.

The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requires that every student from outside the UK and the EU must show evidence of a minimum level of English Language in order to be granted a UK visa (Tier 4 visa) to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level. This level is often referred to as the 'B2 level'.

Additionally, our individual Schools may ask for specific English Language proficiency levels that are necessary for their academic programmes. In most cases, these requirements are likely to be higher than the B2 level.

English language test validity

Some English Language test results are only valid for two years. Your English Language test report must be valid on the start date of the course.

Course content for year 1

Year 1 provides you with the foundation for your studies of Law and Criminology.

You will study three 30-credit full-year Law courses:

• LAWS 10160 Introduction to Law and Applied Legal Skills;
• LAWS 10640 Law of Obligations (Contract and Torts);
• LAWS 10320 Criminal Law and Procedure.

Plus, the following Criminology courses:

• CRIM 10121 Crime and Society (10 credits);
• CRIM 10072 Criminological Research Methods (20 credits).

Course content for year 2

In Year 2, you will study two full-year foundational subjects:

• LAWS 20250 Property Law (30 credits);
• LAWS 20530 Public Law (30 credits).

You will also select a 20-credit full-year subject from a range of specially designed units. You will continue to develop legal and academic skills that will enable you to reach your full potential in your final year.

You will also select two 20-credit Criminology subjects which extend your understanding of criminological theory and your knowledge of the practices and techniques used in contemporary criminal justice systems.

These are designed by leading researchers in their fields and will develop your knowledge of specific patterns of crime and criminality, as well as your understanding of quantitative and qualitative research methods.

Course content for year 3

In your final year, you will select four 20-credit Law and two 20-credit Criminology subjects which consider specialised and in-depth explorations of issues.

Our optional subjects give you the opportunity to engage with our world-leading research specialisms, including:

• Property Law*;
• European Union Law*;
• Environmental Law;
• Company Law;
• Employment Law;
• Intellectual Property Law;
• Human Rights;
• Commercial Law;
• Criminal Evidence;
• Law, Gender and Sexuality;
• Competition Law;
• International Law;
• Mental Health Law;
• LegalTech;
• Law in Practice;
• Family Law;
• Advocacy;
• Miscarriages of Justice;
• Medical Law and Ethics;
• Legal History;
• Sociology of Law
• Jurisprudence.

The areas in Criminology include:

• Drugs and Society;
• Serious and Organised Crime;
• Criminology and Mass Violence;
• Youth, Crime and Justice;
• Crime Mapping: an introduction to GIS and spatial analysis;
• Prisons: Exploring the Carceral World in the UK;
• Understanding Violence.

You also have a choice to write a dissertation in place of one of these courses.

Please note that course units available are subject to change annually.

*Students wishing to satisfy the professional requirements for the academic stage of training for the Bar Standards Board must take these course units.

We are ranked 1st in the UK for Criminology (The Guardian league table for Best UK universities for criminology) and are a top 10 UK universities for law (QS University World Rankings by subject 2020).

The University of Manchester also has an excellent reputation for employability, and we are one of the most targeted universities by the nation's top employers (The Graduate Market in 2020, High Fliers Research).

The Law School embeds employability across its courses and has excellent links with legal professions, the criminal justice sector, business, and the public sector.

Our graduates have an impressive record of securing employment in areas, such as:

• police and offender management (eg Probation Service);
• community justice;
• national intelligence and security agencies;
• charity and voluntary sector organisations;
• government;
• teaching.

The award-winning Justice Hub provides opportunities for you to volunteer, putting your legal knowledge into practice undertaking legal advice work.

Our students have achieved success in national and international mooting and client interviewing competitions and are encouraged and supported by staff and peers.

We run employability sessions giving you the opportunity to meet employers and offer workshops delivered by in-house specialists. You will benefit from unique training, networking and skills development opportunities.

You will have access to first-class facilities to learn and practice your skills, both independently and with other students.

Moot court

Our moot court allows you to enhance your practical application of the law in a simulated court environment alongside your peers and legal experts.

Library

You can access our specialist law library, in addition to one of the best-resourced academic libraries in the UK.

Justice Hub

Get the best possible start to your legal career with our Justice Hub network.

Develop your values, ethics and civic engagement in:

• the Legal Advice Centre ;
• the Dementia Law Clinic;
• the Manchester Innocence Project;
• Manchester Free Legal Help.

You can also apply to study LegalTech and Access to Justice, and take part in the Vacation Scheme.