LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology Bachelor's degree at Southampton Solent University

This module lays the foundations for a law student and the aspiring legal professional. You will learn how to find various sources of law using legal databases and learn how to then take that legal research and use it to effectively advise and problem-solve for a variety of clients in a variety of real world situations.

Criminal law sits at the very heart of the relationship between the individual and the state. It defines the boundaries of personal freedom, sets society's moral limits, and determines when the power of the state may be used to investigate, prosecute and punish. This module invites you to explore that relationship in depth, combining the study of criminal law with the practical realities of criminal justice in action. Through this module, you'll develop a strong understanding of the principles t

Contract law governs the agreements that shape everyday life and drive modern commerce, from simple consumer transactions to complex business relationships. This module introduces you to the legal principles that underpin contractual obligations in England and Wales and explores how those principles operate in practice within a business-led economy. Through this module, you will develop a clear understanding of how legally binding contracts are formed, structured and enforced.

Tort law is concerned with civil wrongdoing and the legal consequences that arise when one person causes harm to another. This module introduces you to the principles that govern civil liability in England and Wales and explores how the law provides remedies for those who have suffered loss, injury or damage. You'll examine how tort law operates as a mechanism for accountability, compensation and risk allocation within society, and how it responds to social, technological and economic change.

This module will give you an introduction to essential learning on cybercrime and security that will ensure you gain the knowledge and skills needed for a role in criminal justice, policing, and the third sector.

Public law is concerned with the exercise of power by the state and the mechanisms by which that power is controlled, challenged and held to account. This module invites you to explore the constitutional foundations of public power in the United Kingdom and to examine how legal principles protect individuals from the misuse of that power. You will engage with the institutions, doctrines and values that shape public decision-making and define the relationship between the state and the individual.

Land law governs some of the most valuable and significant assets people own. This module introduces you to the legal principles and procedures that regulate rights, interests and obligations in land, while developing your ability to apply those principles in real-world conveyancing and property scenarios. You will explore how ownership and interests in land are created, protected and transferred, gaining a detailed understanding of land registration and the conveyancing process.

This module provides an analytical understanding of true crime as a cultural, sociological, and digital phenomenon. You will examine and interpret the ethical complexities of representing trauma and the impact of "citizen detective" culture on the criminal justice system.

This module aims to develop an understanding of the key concepts of punishment, resistance and desistance with specific reference to comparative criminal justice responses (Britain, Scandinavia and South-East Asia) to offending and research on desistance from crime following the introduction of the 2012 Transforming Rehabilitation Programme in England and Wales.

This module offers a comprehensive and practice-focused exploration of the law governing succession, estate management and the administration of wealth after death. It invites you to engage critically with the legal principles underpinning wills, trusts and probate, while developing the professional judgment required to navigate the complex social, financial and ethical issues that arise in testamentary and estate practice.

In this module, you will critically examine, and engage in discussions covering, a range of current controversies surrounding dangerousness, risk, and offences committed by those offenders deemed to be dangerous to the public.

This module critically examines the relationship between crime, gender and sexuality within contemporary society and the criminal justice system. You will learn to apply theory and methods to analyse and solve real-world issues in gender and sexuality within criminal justice and related fields.

This module explores the nature and impact of terrorism and other forms of political violence in the modern world, including a critical examination of extremism and radicalisation. You'll examine how terrorism is defined, why these definitions are often disputed, and what motivates individuals and groups to use violence for political ends.

This module is designed to bring together your academic, professional and personal development as you complete the final stage of your law degree. It provides an opportunity for you to engage in sustained, independent legal work that reflects the realities of legal practice and professional environments, while allowing you to pursue an area aligned with your interests, ambitions and career goals.

The Solicitors Qualification Examination (SQE) is a two-part centralised assessment (known as SQE 1 and SQE 2) that all intending solicitors will need to pass before entering the profession. This module will prepare you for the SQE1 (the knowledge-based part of the assessment) exam. The module is delivered through the College of Legal Practice and its virtual learning environment and quality assured and overseen by Solent Law School.