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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Law with Criminology course at Keele University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A,B,B
ABB in three A levels
Most popular A-levels studied
The Law with Criminology course at Keele University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | D |
| Sociology | C |
| History | C |
| Biology | C |
| Law | D |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Psychology | C |
| History | C |
| Law | B |
| English Literature | B |
| Sociology | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: M1LH
Here's what Keele University says about its Law with Criminology course.
Are you looking for a degree that provides a firm foundation in law whilst also developing your understanding of criminal justice, prisons and probation? Law with Criminology LLB at Keele is designed to equip you with a theoretical and practical understanding of crime and its contemporary issues, building key skills in investigation, problem-solving and critical analysis. You will delve into hands-on learning, preparing you for a career in law or related fields.
Why choose this course?
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Gain practical legal skills through Keele’s hands-on learning opportunities
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Tailor your degree programme to your interests and career aspirations through an enriched curriculum and professional networks
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Study the Foundations of Legal Knowledge: Contract Law, Tort Law, Public Law, Criminal Law, European Law, Land Law, and Equity & Trusts
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Global Top 250 for Law (Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings, 2023)
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Global Top 100 for International Outlook, Law (Times Higher Education World University Subject Rankings, 2023)
Laws are rules that regulate a society, but are also the product of that society. This course brings together two complimentary disciplines of Law and Criminology to provide a theoretical and practical understanding of crime, the influence of law, and contemporary issues in criminal justice.
Pioneers of undergraduate teaching of Criminology in the UK, Keele introduces you to criminological theories to build a clear understanding of crime and investigate contemporary ‘crime problems’ facing society. You will develop crucial critical analysis skills, investigative qualities, and team working abilities, as well as a strong sense of social responsibility, whether you wish to pursue a career in criminal law or hope to drive social change.
At Keele, you will build a solid foundation in the seven essential areas of legal knowledge: Contract Law, Tort Law, Public Law, Criminal Law, European Law, Land Law, and Equity & Trusts. As you progress through your degree, you can tailor your studies to match your interests, whether in theory or practical applications.
Our civic Law School offers various practical learning opportunities that put future employability at the heart of your degree programme. These opportunities enable you to work with real clients, practice your legal skills whilst supported by qualified solicitors, and offer free legal advice to help individuals carefully navigate the justice system. Our CLOCK (Community Legal Outreach Collaboration Keele) scheme and Legal Advice Clinics offer valuable training, building your confidence, critical thinking skills and ability to communicate with various audiences.
About Keele
Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university.
We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level.
Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.
Source: Keele University
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Law with Criminology at Keele University.
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3 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)
Department
School of Law
Location
Main Site | Keele
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Criminology
• Law
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
For a list of indicative modules please visit the course page on the Keele University website.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Keele University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Law with Criminology course at Keele University features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
86%
med
Teaching on my course
86%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
85%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
83%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
89%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
87%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
89%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
81%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
75%
med
Assessment and feedback
83%
med
Assessment and feedback
83%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
83%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
85%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
80%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
79%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
88%
high
Academic support
92%
high
Academic support
92%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
94%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
91%
med
Organisation and management
72%
low
Organisation and management
72%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
69%
low
How well organised is your course?
75%
low
Learning resources
92%
high
Learning resources
92%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
94%
high
Student voice
83%
high
Student voice
83%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
70%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
91%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
88%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
83%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
86%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
75%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
83%
low
Teaching on my course
83%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
81%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
89%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
78%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
84%
low
Learning opportunities
79%
low
Learning opportunities
79%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
74%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
85%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
81%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
82%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
74%
med
Assessment and feedback
64%
low
Assessment and feedback
64%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
79%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
63%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
62%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
55%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
62%
low
Academic support
82%
med
Academic support
82%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
83%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
81%
low
Organisation and management
74%
low
Organisation and management
74%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
68%
low
How well organised is your course?
79%
med
Learning resources
92%
high
Learning resources
92%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
84%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
95%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
96%
high
Student voice
73%
med
Student voice
73%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
55%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
89%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
74%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
70%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
81%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
74%
low
Student information
The Law with Criminology course at Keele University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Law with Criminology course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Keele University graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
40%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
94%
In work, study or other activity
55%
Say it fits with future plans
35%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Elementary occupations
15%
Welfare and housing associate professionals
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
5%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics
40%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
94%
In work, study or other activity
55%
Say it fits with future plans
35%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Elementary occupations
15%
Welfare and housing associate professionals
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
5%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics
70%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
86%
In work, study or other activity
60%
Say it fits with future plans
50%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
35%
Legal professionals
10%
Administrative occupations
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
5%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The Law with Criminology course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for Keele University graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£20.6k
First year after graduation
£24.1k
Third year after graduation
£29.2k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£22.3k
First year after graduation
£23.4k
Third year after graduation
£31.8k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Law with Criminology.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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