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UCAS CODE: M180

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Llandaff Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

If you’re fascinated by why people break the ​law, gripped by headlines around wrongful convictions or want to understand criminal behaviour through both a societal and legal lens, our cutting-edge Law and Criminology degree could be the perfect course for you.Gain an in-depth understanding of legal systems and the social dynamics of crime. Cultivate critical thinking, analytical skills, and a nuanced grasp of legal principles.Our contemporary Law and Criminology degree empowers you to navigate complex legal frameworks, advocate for justice, and contribute to the prevention and resolution of criminal issues.By taking a critical approach to both the law and how it is used, you will foster a deeper awareness of justice and fairness to prepare you for a range of careers in the criminal justice and legal professions, such as a solicitor, probation officer or fraud investigator.Throughout your degree you’ll have many opportunities to delve into real-world experiences through work placements and links with industry. If you study on the four-year (sandwich) course, you’ll spend a year away from the University on a work placement after year two.Modules have been developed to futureproof you, preparing you for rapid developments within your future careers that will inevitably come with the AI age.You’ll leave us as an insightful professional ready to effect change or work within the criminal justice system and ​beyond.Course Length:​Three years full-time.Four years full-time if undertaking foundation year or year-long sandwich placement.Five years full-time if undertaking foundation year and year-long sandwich placement.

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£ 16,000per year

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University information

Cardiff Metropolitan University

  • University League Table

    72nd

  • Campus address

    Cardiff Metropolitan University, Student Recruitment & Admissions, Western Avenue, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF5 2YB, Wales

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    104th out of 113 21

  • Entry standards

    / Max 218
    110 50%

    57th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    57.0 57%

    107th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.22 81%

    29th

    13

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