Law with Criminal Justice

UCAS code: M1L4

Here's what University of Chester says about its Law with Criminal Justice course.

Gain a rich understanding of the key components and fundamentals of Law and Criminal Justice through the learning on this degree.

Chester Law School maintains strong links with local legal professionals and the wider community to enhance our course, ensuring that you make the most out of your time at university. Specialist opportunities such as guest lecturers and an array of co-curricular outreach and pro bono (free legal advice) opportunities can enhance your skillset and transform you into a Law graduate who stands out from the crowd.

Studying our Law with Criminal Justice degree allows you to tailor your studies to your interests. Gain a rich understanding of key concepts in your first year of study and experience our Experiential Law module in your second year. Final-year students have the opportunity to focus their studies on areas of Law that particularly interest them, developing their skills within their chosen specialist modules before they graduate.

Outside of your studies, join our Law Society which hosts a variety of events throughout the year, gain an insight into law in the real world by volunteering with the department’s Legal Advice Clinic, or get involved with Chester Community Law Project, the Law School’s student-led outreach programme which enables volunteers to use their legal knowledge to benefit our local community.

Our team is made up of former practitioners and nationally recognised academic lawyers, committed to helping our students make their career aspirations a reality.

Check out "visit our course page link" underneath the provider information section at the bottom of this page for the most up-to-date information about what you will be studying.

The course is delivered through in-person learning in lectures, seminars and workshops. Online learning will also be utilised to support independent study, which will include guided reading and study, group work, and completing assessments.

Students will experience the benefits of block teaching with our course. Focus on two subjects at a time for deeper learning and stronger connections with tutors and classmates. The course adopts student-centred approach and offers tailored support through small seminar groups, fostering social and community learning.

Teaching will be delivered by experienced academics and practitioners in the subject. This will be supplemented by occasional guest lecturers and speakers, where possible and appropriate.

This course is designed to develop highly skilled, confident, and independent graduates. By utilising authentic assessments that embed real-world employment skills, the course ensures that students are well-prepared for their future careers.

There is a broad range of assessment methods so that students are equipped to respond to the different types of tasks they might encounter in the workplace. These will include:

coursework in the form of professional reports

problem-based assessments

letters of advice

and presentations.

The methods of assessment on the course will be continuously reviewed to ensure that they adequately prepare students for graduate-level employment.