LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology Bachelor's degree at Essex Online

Introduction to the English legal system, including case analysis and statutory interpretation. Development of interpretive and critical reading skills, and essential skills in legal writing, presentation and interviewing.

Introduction to substantive criminal law, including classification of offences and modes of participation. Understanding of principles of criminal liability and elements of major offences, including homicide, theft and offences against the person. Covers defences, sentencing and inchoate offences.

Constitutional law, administrative law and human rights law. Examination of key constitutional principles such as separation of powers, the rule of law and constitutional conventions. Covers the legal framework underpinning the UK judiciary, executive and parliament, and explores the Human Rights Act and European Convention on Human Rights.

Introduction to historical and contemporary theories of crime. Examines statistics; the role of media, TV and movies; and the factors that trigger criminal behaviour.

Identification of key issues associated with the social contexts of crime and different types and categories. Through case studies, discovery of influences of criminal behaviour and the social and economic effects upon communities and the state.

Key principles of prevention, intervention and rehabilitation of offenders within the criminal justice system. Recognition of legalities of sentencing and methods of controlling offenders within the community.

Historical development of the penal system and exploration of the purpose of punishment, as well as different philosophical approaches to justice and punishment. Examination of the impact of human rights legislation on sentencing and prison conditions.

Principles of contract law and application, on both an academic and practice basis. Exploration of key topics, including consideration, promissory estoppel, termination and remedies. Critical evaluation of the relationship between key contract law rules and application to solve legal problems.

Exploration of key torts and principles including defamation, duty of care, negligence, trespass to the person and vicarious liability. Coverage of defences and remedies for aggrieved parties, including psychiatric harm and economic loss.

Key features of land law, distinction between land and property. Coverage of co-ownership of homes, mortgage law, landlord and tenant law, law of easements and restrictive covenants.

Critical thinking about criminological, legal and statistical definitions of crime. Introduction to key historical and contemporary criminological perspectives of crime, as well as the function of punishment in the penal system.

Importance of forensic psychology within the criminal justice system. Difference between disciplines of criminology, psychology and law. Knowledge of options available for offenders under the Mental Health Act and roles psychology plays in the criminal justice system.

Concept of criminal investigation and models of investigation. Critical evaluation of investigative skills, and identification of need for strategy within an investigation – such as treatment of witnesses and suspects.

Relationships between 'youth' and 'crime' and analysis of historical and contemporary criminological theories associated with youth crime. Assessment of culture and societal causations of youth crime, and how media creates 'moral panic'.

Theories surrounding criminal rehabilitation, insight into policy and legislation relating to prisons and rehabilitation of offenders. Understanding of 'the penal crisis' and roles of those working with offenders in the penal system.

Probation history and development to sentencing and public protection. Introduction to every aspect of community justice. Covers punishment, sentencing and probation process – and importance of public confidence in community safety.

Nature of EU law, and roles and functions of its institutions. Insight on how EU law interacts with key decision-making procedures within organisations – while exploring considerations regarding different legal documentation.

Principles of establishment and management of trusts and complex property transactions. Provides starting point for independent research, giving opportunity to identify key legal issues and apply solutions.

Creation, alteration and revocation of wills and administration of estates. Critical engagement with relevant legal concepts, values, principles and rules of English Law by exploring relationships between them.

Understanding of what drives someone to commit a crime and what influences can lead to reoffending. Development of understanding of the role of psychology and sociology in studying crime, and knowledge of factors influencing violent behaviour.

Written dissertation on a topic of interest under guidance of supervisor. Demonstration of research, analytical and critical thinking skills.

History and theoretical perspectives of victimology. Analysis of victimisation in various contexts – including domestic violence, hate crimes and antisocial behaviour. Development of knowledge of victim's role in criminal justice process and support available.

Broad understanding of how the criminal justice system fits into the information age. Investigation of economic and social impact of cybercrime and examination of current approaches to policing the internet.

Relationship between economic and criminological theories. In-depth look at how crime impacts on economics and how criminal behaviour can be reduced through economical disincentives. Critical assessment of economic and social costs of crime.

Social, historical and ethical aspects of the police force. Exploration of current legislations and powers, investigation of how human rights affect policing methods and analysis of investigatory practices.