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LLB (Hons) Law with Criminal Justice with Placement Year Bachelor's degree at Brunel University of London

LLB (Hons) Law with Criminal Justice with Placement Year at BUL. Delivered in English at Brunel University London, a public university founded in 1966, the course explores legal frameworks across multiple areas.

LLB (Hons)
Award
4
Years
Full-time
Study mode
90%
continuation

About this course

Brunel Law School's Law with Criminal Justice LLB gives you the skills needed for a career in criminal law. Find out about our study and placement options. From the provider’s course page.

LLB (Hons) Law with Criminal Justice with Placement Year is a Bachelor's degree (LLB (Hons)) at BUL, based in Brunel University Campus. It runs 4 years, studied full-time.

For Law graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £25,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)

For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Law, see the sections below.

Course evidence score

The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.

8.2
/ 10
2 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Strong73

Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Exceptional90

Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 90% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Curriculum & modules

Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.

Year 1 4 modules
  • Academic and Professional DevelopmentCompulsory30 credits
    Module details

    Enable students to form a reflective view of the various roles, challenges and professional opportunities that working in a legal environment presents; enable students to develop their academic, employability, and personal skills whilst understanding how these skills are all transferable to working environments within and outside of legal practice.

  • Contract Law and Civil Justice SystemsCompulsory30 credits
    Module details

    This study block aims to explain: Legal principles applicable to legally binding agreements between parties and the effects of any defects in their formation or performance, including a detailed knowledge, examination and understanding of: the essential elements required to form legally binding contracts the obstacles that affect the formation of contractual agreements, including those elements that vitiate consent the content of legally binding contractual agreements termination & remedies. The

  • Criminal Law and Criminal Justice SystemCompulsory30 credits
    Module details

    To introduce students to English Criminal Law. To engage students in a critical evaluation of the definition, scope and application of serious criminal offences as well as a critical discussion of the underlying philosophies. To introduce students to the criminal justice institutions. The study block includes an overview of the different stages of the criminal process. It also includes some theoretical approaches to the design of systems and the application of criminal justice.

  • Public Law and Legal SkillsCompulsory30 credits
    Module details

    In Public Law and Legal Skills, you will learn how to create your own country – and how to make it work. What are the basic ideas that you need to organise government? How do we choose the people who rule us and which powers they should have? You will also be learning basic legal skills and judicial review – how to ensure courts check on the administration of power.

Year 2 4 modules
  • EU Law in its UK ContextCompulsory30 credits
    Module details

    EU Law seeks to provide a solid working knowledge of the principles of European Union law, specifically in the current UK context as a third country maintaining close relationships with the EU. The module begins with the history of the European legal order, the treaties, the institutional framework, and the main constitutional principles regulating EU law. It then focuses on the EU internal market and economic trade integration as well as the protection of fundamental rights in EU law. In additi

  • Land LawCompulsory30 credits
    Module details

    To provide the means and opportunity to acquire a critical understanding of the conceptual structures underpinning property law in their historical, economic and social contexts.

  • Law of TortCompulsory30 credits
    Module details

    To familiarise students with the key principles that underpin this branch of the common law and to introduce them to the main aims of functions of tort and its role in apportioning losses in modern society.

  • TrustsCompulsory30 credits
    Module details

    The idea of a trust has been described as the greatest and most distinctive achievement of English law (Maitland). Even though it is difficult to give a single, overarching definition to a trust, this legal instrument is of great significance to many areas of law and modern life. Students on this module will examine different types of trusts such as express private trusts, charitable and non-charitable purpose trusts, and understand the nature and scope of trustees' powers and duties. You will a

Year 3 11 modules
  • EvidenceCompulsory30 credits
    Module details

    Evidence is essential for students who desire to obtain a deeper understanding of the rules around advocacy and the trial process. Students taking evidence will study the rules pertaining to the admissibility of evidence in court (including witnesses, confessions, identification evidence and evidence of prior convictions). You will also examine the issue of how the jury evaluates the weight of evidence admitted in court, and will study the fundamental rules relevant to who bears the burden of pr

  • Sentencing & PenologyCompulsory30 credits
    Module details

    To provide an integrated examination of the theory and practice of sentencing and punishment. This aim will entail: a consideration of the philosophical and theoretical justifications for the punishment of criminals by the state. an examination of the nature of the sentencing process, the rules and principles constraining the discretion of those who sentence and the use and operation of non-custodial penalties. an analysis of community and custodial penalties in practice.

  • AI, Data and the LawOptional30 credits
    Module details

    In this module, you will study the legal framework governing the development and deployment of AI and data protection laws of the EU and the UK, enabling students to develop an in-depth understanding of regulatory frameworks which are crucial for compliance across the private, public, and third sectors. The module will introduce students to key topics, concepts, theories, methodologies, and tools relevant to regulatory compliance, oversight, accountability, and legal liability for harm caused by

  • Banking LawOptional30 credits
    Module details

    The module intends to help students understand the legal issues associated with banking and credit markets. The laws and regulations of banking include the laws setting the conditions for establishing banks, the legal framework for the transactions between banks and their customers and the rationale, structure and operations of the authorities supervising the financial services industry.

  • Canadian Constitutional LawOptional30 credits
    Module details

    To provide students with a basic understanding of Canadian Constitutional Law; To introduce students to fundamental aspects of Canadian Constitutional Law, including history, constitutional sources, principles, institutions, and powers; To expose students to the principles necessary for understanding and applying the provisions of the Canadian constitution; To encourage students to think critically about the nature and effect of constitutional rights and to situate them in modern Canadian societ

  • Company LawOptional30 credits
    Module details

    Company Law offers an in-depth analysis of the legal framework governing companies with a focus on core principles of corporate governance, directors' duties, shareholders' rights, and corporate liability. Students will critically examine the structure and regulation of companies, engaging with key legislation (such as the Companies Act 2006) alongside relevant case law. The module also explores contemporary issues including corporate finance, minority shareholder protection, and the evolving ro

  • Competition LawOptional30 credits
    Module details

    Competition law is an exciting subject which regulates how businesses behave in relation to their competitors and consumers. It protects competition in the market by prohibiting (a) abuses of dominance, (b) anti-competitive agreements between businesses (e.g., cartels), and (c) mergers that may lead to higher prices and less variety for consumers. It is a fascinating field of study which has recently been at the forefront of initiatives to regulate big technology companies and address climate ch

  • DissertationCompulsory30 credits
    Module details

    The primary aim of the dissertation is to assess a student's ability to undertake independent research under the supervision of an academic member of staff. Students will have the opportunity to explore a chosen topic in depth and to write an original piece of critical analysis on the issues arising from the topic.

  • Employment LawOptional30 credits
    Module details

    To introduce students to the historical and socio-political development of employment law in the UK; To familiarise students with the creation, terms and termination of contracts of employment and enable them to understand how this relates to employment status, (i.e. self-employed, employees, workers), in the UK.

  • Environmental Law and PolicyOptional30 credits
    Module details

    To equip students with knowledge of rationales, core principles, instruments and rules of Environmental Law. To provide students with a thorough understanding of the different approaches law might take to environmental protection. To provide students with a thorough understanding of the different perspectives, principles and techniques underlying environmental law and governance. To equip students with the knowledge of the main institutions charged with implementing and enforcing Environmental L

  • Families, Children and the LawOptional30 credits
    Module details

    This module examines the law relating to the different forms of families and family relationships, the rights of children and responsibilities of parents, arrangements for children after family breakdowns, and protection from domestic abuse. The module will also focus on state responses to children and young people including the role of the state and the law in protecting children at risk of harm.

Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.

Course in depth

What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.

What you'll study

This LLB focuses on criminal law and the justice system alongside foundational legal study. You'll normally start with core modules in criminal law, contract law and public law. In your second year, you'll progress through tort law, land law and international law. By the third year, you'll choose specialist options such as criminal justice, human rights, commercial law, family law or employment law, alongside independent research or supervised clinic work. A placement year (typically between years three and four) lets you gain practical experience in legal practice, courts or criminal justice organisations, developing skills for a career in criminal law and beyond.

Who it's for

This course suits those interested in understanding law's role across criminal justice, business and society. You should be prepared for sustained academic study combining doctrinal law with practical applications. The placement year offers real-world experience in legal or related settings. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent qualifications; typical entrants had a UCAS tariff between 96 and 111 points. Check the university's funding pages for details on bursaries and scholarships available to you.

University & format

Brunel University of London, a public university founded in 1966 and based at Brunel University Campus in London, offers this course as a full-time 4-year degree taught in English. The LLB (Hons) award is nationally recognised. The university holds a Bronze award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023. Most accepted students entered with A-levels or equivalent qualifications (95% in recent years).

Student satisfaction

How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.

The teaching on my course
81%
Learning opportunities
78%
Assessment and feedback
63%
Academic Support
83%
Organisation and management
67%
Learning resources
83%
Student voice
56%

Share of students responding positively.

Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)

Applicant information

The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.

Application timelineWhat happens next
  1. 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted

    Your application needs a reference before you can send it.

  2. 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications

    Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.

  3. 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice

    Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.

  4. 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline

    18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.

Show 5 later dates
  1. 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens

    Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.

  2. 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers

    Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.

  3. 2027 entryClearing opens

    Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.

  4. 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications

    Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.

  5. 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice

    Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.

Published entryABB-BBB (A-level) typical offer

Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.

Contextual offersPublished by this provider

The provider publishes contextual-offer information. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.

PlacementBuilt into the named course route

With placement. Availability, selection and pay can vary.

Open daysBook an Open Day

See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.

Entry & how to get in

Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of ABB. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent95% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 96 - 111 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check BUL's official course page for the current offer.

Who gets in

What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.

UCAS tariff of entrants

Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.

Qualifications held on entry

QualificationShare
A-levels or equivalent95%
a foundation course5%

Entry & your chances

An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.

Accessible entry

Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.

Will you get in? Plot your grades

Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.

Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.

Add your grades to see where you land

Your points will drop onto the distribution above, with an honest above / within / below read.

Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.

How to apply

Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.

Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesBCCA-level equivalent admitted students held
  1. 1
    Register on UCAS Hub

    Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.

  2. 2
    Write your personal statement

    A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.

  3. 3
    Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time

    UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.

  4. 4
    Reply to your offers

    When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.

  5. 5
    Results day & confirmation

    On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.

💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask BUL whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.

Fees & funding

What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.

Tuition per year

Home (source figure)£9,535 / yr
International£17,400 / yr

Provider-sourced figure; academic year not supplied. The 2026/27 England cap is up to £9,790. Verify this course.

Check fees at BUL →

For students who normally live in England

illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
£9,790tuition used per year, illustrative full-time England fee-cap scenario; provider-source year unavailable
illustrative borrowing over 4 years

2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.

Starting on or after 1 January 2027?

The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.

Paying for it

  • Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
  • Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
  • Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
  • Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.

England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.

Funding matched to this course

Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for

All BUL funding →

Named awards published by the university. Compare the eligibility and application route before budgeting for one.

Amounts, exclusions and deadlines can change. An award is not guaranteed unless the university confirms it.

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Careers & earnings

What Law graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.

Graduate earnings: this course

WhenMedianTypical rangeGraduates
15 months after£25,000£22,500 – £30,0007975
3 years after£25,500£19,000 – £29,500115
5 years after£32,500£26,500 – £38,500130

Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 7,975. Cohort 2021-22.

Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course

90%
continue past their first year
  1. 1Paralegal / TraineeTraining contract or pupillage route · 0–2 yrs
  2. 2Solicitor / BarristerQualified practitioner · 2–5 yrs
  3. 3Senior AssociateLeading matters and clients · 5–9 yrs
  4. 4Partner / In-house CounselPartnership or heading legal · 9+ yrs

How pay grows: this course vs Law nationally

Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£25,000
£23,000 – £30,000
After 3 years LEO
£25,500
£19,550 – £27,600
After 5 years LEO
£32,500
£24,225 – £34,200
national rangethis course’s medianaxis £18,500 – £35,500

National figures for Law graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.

Work out your pay

Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.

What happened to 100 students?

Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.

90 of 100

continued or completed

continued into the next year or completed their qualification

Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 7,975. Cohort 2021-22. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.

Value compared with similar courses

How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Law courses at the same study level.

This course £32,500Peer median £28,000Middle 50% £25,500–£31,500
78th percentile

Compared with 1,352 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.

Job market & outlook

How Law graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.

85%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Law courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes
55%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled
85%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuation

How AI is changing the work

AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.

What AI takes off your plate

  • First-pass document review
  • Standard contract drafting
  • Legal research summaries
  • Routine due diligence

More human than ever

  • Advocacy and negotiation
  • Judgement on ambiguous facts
  • Client trust and ethics
  • Strategy in disputes and deals

The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.

Roles & employers

Where Law graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.

Where they work

  • Law firms
  • Barristers' chambers
  • In-house legal teams
  • Government Legal Service

Is this course right for you?

The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.

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Student finance

Published home tuition is £9,535/year for this course. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.

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Where graduates go

Most graduates were in work or further study, with a median salary of £25,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.

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Your entry chances

Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.

Official-data snapshot

Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.2 out of 10: NSS 73% · continued 90%.

Who studies here and in this subject?

Provider- and UK subject-level context.

Brunel University London

All students12,705
International34.6%
Aged 25+25.3%

Law across the UK

Students144,525
Aged 25+24.3%

HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.

Local crime-data context

A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.

Around Brunel University Campus

1,392 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.

Violent Crime 429Anti Social Behaviour 365Shoplifting 132Public Order 94Other Theft 75

Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.

Is Law right for you?

Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.

International students

What applying to BUL from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.

Tuition fees

International tuition is £17,400 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.

English language

Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.

Student visa

You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.

Scholarships & funding

BUL offers the Dean's International Scholarship (£2,000 per academic year) for international students, see Scholarships above.

Living costs

Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.

Working while you study

A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.

Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with BUL and gov.uk before you apply.

Common questions

Entry is historically accessible, accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 96 - 111 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
Set by BUL. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
For Law graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £25,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
The latest provider-sourced home-fee figure in our data is £9,535, but its academic year is not supplied; verify the 2026/27 fee on the provider's course page. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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