Law and Criminology
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
UCAS Code: 861G | Bachelor of Arts - BA
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
UCAS Code: 861G | Bachelor of Arts - BA
About this course
This programme aims to develop your knowledge and understanding of the English Legal System, key areas within these systems and specifically the Foundations of Legal Knowledge. Prepare for a career in a law and criminology context by developing professional skills and intellectual skills, including critical thinking, complex problem solving, creativity and reflection.
You will develop a systematic knowledge and critical understanding of the institutions, practices, policies and processes relating to law, justice and punishment that evolve in response to crime and how these have developed.
This degree will provide you with the foundations of law alongside another discipline as law firms require graduates to come with a wider understanding of the world in which they function, and we want to provide you with the knowledge and understanding of another discipline to widen your employment options. This is particularly useful if you aspire to following a career in the wider criminal justice system, such as the police, prison, probation and youth justice.
The course also aims to enhance your transferable skills of research, interpretation, critical evaluation and your ability to turn theory into practice.
This course offers the opportunity to understand the fundamentals of Law that govern all aspects of life.
It develops knowledge and understanding of the core schools of criminological thought, their historical and political foundations and practical application.ation.
Modules
Year 1 – Level 4 (BA, DipHE and CertHE)
• Criminal Law (20 credits; compulsory)
• Introduction to Criminology (20 credits; compulsory)
• Legal Process (20 credits; compulsory)
• Preparing for Employment (20 credits; compulsory)
• Public Law (20 credits; compulsory)
• Study Skills (20 credits; compulsory).
Year Two – Level 5 (BA, DipHE)
• Contract Law (20 credits; compulsory)
• Family Law and Practice (20 credits; compulsory)
• Preparing for Criminological Research (20 credits; compulsory)
• Tort Law (20 credits; compulsory)
• Understanding Crime, Justice and Punishment (20 credits; compulsory)
• Volunteering: The Gateway to Employment (20 credits; compulsory).
Year Three – Level 6 (BA)
• Crime and Vulnerability (20 credits; compulsory)
• Equity and Trusts (20 credits; compulsory)
• Gender, Race, Religion and Crime (20 credits; compulsory)
• Independent Project (40 credits; Graduate Attributes Framework module; compulsory)
• Land Law (20 credits; compulsory).
Assessment methods
The course will be assessed by a mixture of written coursework and exams. Each module is worth 20 credits which would equal two assessments per module with the equivalent of a 2000 word assignment or an exam per 10 credits.
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Law graduates tend to go into the legal industry, and they usually take similar routes. Jobs are competitive — often very competitive - but starting salaries are good and high fliers can earn serious money - starting on over £24k in London on average. Be aware though - some careers, especially as barristers, can take a while to get into, and the industry is changing as the Internet, automation and economic change all have an effect, If you want to qualify to practise law, you need to take a professional qualification — many law graduates then go on to law school. If you want to go into work, then a lot of law graduates take trainee or paralegal roles and some do leave the law altogether, often for jobs in management, finance and the police force. A small proportion of law graduates also move into another field for further study. Management, accountancy and teaching are all popular for these career changers, so if you do take a law degree and decide it’s not for you, there are options.
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What are graduates doing after six months?
This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.
Top job areas of graduates
Law graduates tend to go into the legal industry, and they usually take similar routes. Jobs are competitive — often very competitive - but starting salaries are good and high fliers can earn serious money - starting on over £24k in London on average. Be aware though - some careers, especially as barristers, can take a while to get into, and the industry is changing as the Internet, automation and economic change all have an effect, If you want to qualify to practise law, you need to take a professional qualification — many law graduates then go on to law school. If you want to go into work, then a lot of law graduates take trainee or paralegal roles and some do leave the law altogether, often for jobs in management, finance and the police force. A small proportion of law graduates also move into another field for further study. Management, accountancy and teaching are all popular for these career changers, so if you do take a law degree and decide it’s not for you, there are options.
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