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Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)
Law with Criminology (with Foundation Year)
University of East London
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Law with Criminology (with Foundation Year) course at University of East London.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C,C
Most popular A-levels studied
The Law with Criminology (with Foundation Year) course at University of East London 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 | B |
| Law | B |
| Business Studies | C |
| English Literature | C |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Law | C |
| Psychology | D |
| Sociology | B |
| Business Studies | C |
| Geography | D |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: ML61
Here's what University of East London says about its Law with Criminology (with Foundation Year) course.
Law with criminology is an extremely popular combination for anyone who wants to focus on law and gain valuable insights into the causes and consequences of crime.
You will study:
how the law is made and administered - its relationship with the broader social, political, and cultural context in which it operates two criminology modules each year, with the rest of your course devoted to law. As an LLB degree, this law with criminology course meets all the requirements of the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board. We also offer a Criminology and Law degree if you'd prefer to do a joint honours degree and study both subjects equally.
A foundation year at the University of East London (UEL) is more than just an extra year—it’s your pathway to success. It helps you adjust to university life, build confidence, and develop essential skills for levels 4-6 of your chosen degree. With dedicated support, you’ll gain the knowledge needed to thrive in your studies and future career while becoming part of a supportive community.
Source: University of East London
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)
Department
Royal Docks School of Business and Law
Location
Stratford Campus | Stratford
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time including foundation year
Subjects
• Criminology
• Law
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £5,760 per year |
| Scotland | £5,760 per year |
| Wales | £5,760 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £5,760 per year |
| International | £15,560 per year |
The modules you will study
Foundation Year: Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness, Skills for Business Innovation and Enterprise, Business, Innovation and Enterprise Analytical Skills, Media and Communication Skills, Law and Criminal Justice in Practice.
Year 1: Developing Skills for Justice (MW), English Legal System, Legal Skills, Contract Law, Public Law, Contemporary Issues in Criminology.
Year 2: Essential Skills for Justice (MW), Introduction to Land Law, Public Law II: Human Rights Proceedings, Tort Law, Equity and Trusts, Policing and Society: Critical Perspectives, Optional Placement (optional).
Year 3: Leadership Skills for Justice (MW), Criminal Law, European Union Law, Criminology/Law Option (optional), Law Option (optional), Criminology Option (optional).
For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.
How you will be assessed
We’ll assess you with a 50-50 mix of coursework and exams. Coursework includes essays, a reflective diary, oral presentations, practical exercises and answering hypothetical problem questions. Assessment is designed to enable us to see how you manage in a variety of situations that reflect the real world of work rather than simply focusing on traditional unseen exams. Throughout the course you’ll be given plenty of feedback to help you improve.
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Studying at UEL is a life changing experience, you get to see a lot of new things in terms of teaching and managing the course. It was worth!!
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of East London
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 (with Foundation Year) course at University of East London 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
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Teaching on my course
87%
med
Teaching on my course
87%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
87%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
84%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
84%
med
Learning opportunities
85%
med
Learning opportunities
85%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
84%
med
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?
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
87%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
86%
high
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
78%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
85%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
86%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
70%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
69%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
82%
med
Academic support
74%
low
Academic support
74%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
62%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
86%
med
Organisation and management
73%
low
Organisation and management
73%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
68%
low
How well organised is your course?
77%
med
Learning resources
84%
low
Learning resources
84%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
83%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
86%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
82%
low
Student voice
70%
low
Student voice
70%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
56%
low
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?
73%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
72%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
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?
83%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
90%
high
Teaching on my course
90%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
90%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
88%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
84%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
Learning opportunities
86%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
79%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
91%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
90%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
88%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
84%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
86%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
84%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
76%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
79%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
86%
high
Academic support
76%
low
Academic support
76%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
67%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
87%
med
Organisation and management
76%
med
Organisation and management
76%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
73%
med
How well organised is your course?
80%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
89%
med
Student voice
80%
med
Student voice
80%
med
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?
86%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
82%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
73%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
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?
87%
high
Student information
The Law with Criminology (with Foundation Year) course at University of East London 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
Facts and figures about University of East London graduates who took Law with Criminology (with Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
56%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
82%
In work, study or other activity
74%
Say it fits with future plans
73%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Welfare Professionals
12%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation
8%
Teaching Professionals
7%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The Law with Criminology (with Foundation Year) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of East London graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£21.9k
First year after graduation
£23.7k
Third year after graduation
£26.3k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£20.4k
First year after graduation
£25.9k
Third year after graduation
£28.1k
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 (with Foundation Year).
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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