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Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)

Law with Criminology

Middlesex University

(3.5)
51 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Law with Criminology course at Middlesex University.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

B,B

Most popular A-levels studied

The Law with Criminology course at Middlesex 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.

Criminology
Law
SubjectGrade
PsychologyC
SociologyC
English LiteratureD
HistoryD
BiologyE
SubjectGrade
SociologyD
HistoryC
Government and PoliticsC
English LiteratureC
PsychologyD
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: M29A

Here's what Middlesex University says about its Law with Criminology course.

Course Summary The LLB Law with Criminology at Middlesex University is designed for students interested in pursuing a career in criminal justice or law. This course offers a unique combination of law and criminology, providing a deep understanding of both the legal framework and the social context of crime. You will gain the academic skills necessary to become a qualified solicitor or barrister in England and Wales, while also developing a solid foundation in criminology to understand crime from a societal perspective. The course includes practical learning opportunities through placements and work-based modules, ensuring that students are prepared for the challenges of the legal profession.

Why Study This Course at Middlesex? Middlesex University’s LLB Law with Criminology is situated in the heart of London, giving students access to a dynamic legal and criminological landscape. The university offers an industry-linked education, with students benefiting from the opportunity to work with professional barristers and solicitors at the Legal Advice Centre. Middlesex has over 145 years of experience in providing professional, creative, and technical education, equipping students with the expertise needed for global careers. The course is designed to ensure that students not only gain academic knowledge but also practical skills through work placements and engaging in clinical legal education projects.

What Will You Gain Studying Law with Criminology at Middlesex will prepare you for a broad range of careers in the criminal justice system or the legal profession, both in the UK and internationally. You will develop key skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, research, and legal writing, which are essential for success in the legal and criminology fields. Graduates of the programme have gone on to work for prestigious organisations such as Irwin Mitchell, the US Treasury Department, the Crown Prosecution Service, and the Home Office. The course also provides valuable work-based learning opportunities, such as assisting in the Legal Advice Centre, helping you gain hands-on experience while making a real impact on the local community. Upon completion, you will be well-prepared to pursue a career as a solicitor, barrister, or in various other legal or criminology-related roles.

Source: Middlesex University

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)

Department

Law and Politics

Location

Hendon Campus | London

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Criminology

• Law

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,790 per year
Scotland£9,790 per year
Wales£9,790 per year
Northern Ireland£9,790 per year
Channel Islands£9,790 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,790 per year
EU£17,200 per year
International£17,200 per year

The modules you will study

For more details about this programme, please visit the course page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/llb-law-with-criminology/

Middlesex University student reviews

(3.5)
Based on 51 reviews from Middlesex University's students and alumni
5 star
17%
4 star
40%
3 star
27%
2 star
12%
1 star
4%
All reviews

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3rd year

Biomedical sciences

5 months ago

The student union took feedback seriously and campaigned for change

(5)
Student Union

3rd year

Biomedical sciences

5 months ago

I was very busy working as an SLA and having another part time job on the side. They recently changed how many modules there are, some of them were merged to create one longer module and it takes a lot of time to catch-up as there’s only 6 hours of contact

(3)
University life

3rd year

Biomedical sciences

5 months ago

The university started a £2 meal after people complained that the food costs were too high, they have a variety of low cost places nearby and every day there’s a vegan option and a halal meat option for the £2 meal

Finance

3rd year

Biomedical sciences

5 months ago

There was quite a lot of support available with the SLA team but that has recently been cut. The SLA team helped answer questions and helped look over assessments and give you feedback

(4)
Support

3rd year

Biomedical sciences

5 months ago

They have a microbiology lab and a cancer lab with samples. You are taught about the microbiology lab in the first year and get to culture bacteria in second year to prepare you to choose what lab based dissertation you want to do

Facilities

3rd year

Biomedical sciences

5 months ago

The course has many different subject that are taught 2 at a time for each semester. They have labs and assignments throughout the semester but not as much face-to-face contact with the lecturer only 6 hours per week

(4)
Course

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Middlesex 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 Middlesex 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

Sociology
Law

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

90%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

94%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

84%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

72%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

86%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

92%

high

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

84%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

83%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

83%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

89%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

84%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

88%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

79%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

79%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

77%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

89%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

74%

med

How well organised is your course?

74%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

85%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

91%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

92%

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?

85%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

77%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

78%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

88%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

72%

low

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

90%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

92%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

79%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

82%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

83%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

82%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

88%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

79%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

79%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

88%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

89%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

83%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

92%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

80%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

88%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

85%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

77%

med

How well organised is your course?

78%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

81%

low

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

88%

low

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

86%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

74%

high

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

83%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

81%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

81%

high

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?

83%

med

Student information

The Law with Criminology course at Middlesex 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.

Criminology
Law
Mode of study
Full-time91%Part-time9%
Gender ratio
Female86%Male14%
Where students come from
International11%UK89%
Student performance
2:1 or above58%
Number of students360
Mode of study
Full-time97%Part-time3%
Gender ratio
Female74%Male26%
Where students come from
International18%UK82%
Student performance
2:1 or above71%
Number of students375
Source: HESA

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 Middlesex University graduates across each of those subject areas.

Sociology
Law

Graduate statistics

51%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

89%

In work, study or other activity

50%

Say it fits with future plans

55%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

17%

Welfare and housing associate professionals

11%

Protective service occupations

8%

Administrative occupations

7%

Business and public service associate professionals

Graduate statistics

51%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

79%

In work, study or other activity

45%

Say it fits with future plans

35%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

25%

Legal professionals

16%

Administrative occupations

7%

Elementary occupations

6%

Business and public service associate professionals

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 Middlesex University graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.

Sociology, social policy and anthropology
Law

Earnings

£21.9k

First year after graduation

£25.2k

Third year after graduation

£29.7k

Fifth year after graduation

Earnings

£23.7k

First year after graduation

£26.3k

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.

Source: LEO

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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