Bachelor of Law (Hons) in Law and Criminology (Optional Placement) University of Plymouth, UK

Study law, explore crime and society’s response, and work with partners like Victim Support and Devon and Cornwall Police to impact the justice system. 

In your first year, you’ll learn about the core theories, principles and processes of the law, introducing you to how it’s studied and practised. You’ll be able to join the Student Law Society and take part in mooting, debating, negotiation and advocacy competitions. We’ve structured the curriculum so that alongside studying the English legal system, Contract, Tort and Public Law, you’ll begin your study of criminology and start to develop the critical thinking and self-reflective skills that will equip you for your chosen career.

In your second year, you’ll focus on real-life scenarios and develop practical skills in areas such as negotiation and advocacy through our very successful Dispute Resolution Skills module. You’ll study Property Law and Criminal Law and deepen your knowledge and understanding of criminology and the criminal justice system. You’ll have the opportunity to study a law module of specific interest by choosing from a range of options including, for example, Employment, European Union Law, and Cybercrime. You’ll also have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience volunteering in our award winning Law Clinic, either as a volunteer or for credit towards your degree programme, and will receive support in gaining a placement if you wish to take the optional placement year.

In your final year, you’ll have the opportunity to demonstrate your research skills with a dissertation on a legal issue that inspires you, or undertake work-based learning for credit, including within our Law Clinic. You’ll be able to further tailor your degree to your interests and career ambitions by choosing from a selection of Criminology and Criminal Justice modules, and Law modules such as, for example, those intending to progress to vocational training as either a solicitor or barrister, including Criminal Law and Practice, Business Law and Practice, and Trusts and Practice.