LLB

Law: Criminology

Learn more about studying Law: Criminology as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Program
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    3 years
  • Program
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    15,500GBP
  • Start date
    Sep

Program overview

What Canterbury Christ Church University says about their program:

Study legal principles and practices, and explore criminological theories and the criminal justice system with a degree in Law with Criminology at Canterbury Christ Church University.

This innovative and industry-led degree will provide you with a deep understanding of foundational and advanced legal principles, the structure and function of legal institutions, and the skills to interpret and apply the law in various contexts. Criminology content will broaden your knowledge in this fascinating field, helping you to understand and apply key criminological theories and to situate the law within the criminal justice system and society more generally.

This course blends the rigorous analysis of law with an explanation of the causes, consequences, and social responses to crime, offering a comprehensive and interdisciplinary experience. You'll build key legal and criminological skills that are essential for graduate employment, including critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, and ethical awareness.

The combination of legal education and criminological insight this course offers will equip you with the knowledge and skills to pursue a variety of professional roles within the legal and criminal justice sectors

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of high school/ secondary education

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2

    2) or equivalent.

English proficiency

English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

English proficiency waivers

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree certificate or diploma
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of purpose or personal statement
  • Recommendation letters
  • Finance proof
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations
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Fees and funding

Canterbury Christ Church University provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Canterbury Christ Church University encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.

Funding

CCCU offers a £1,500 Global Scholarship to all eligible international students for the January 2026 intake, helping to make studying in the UK more accessible.

Tuition fees

Undergraduate tuition: £15,500 per year. Postgraduate tuition: from £15,500 per year.

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What is the cost of living near Canterbury Christ Church University?

Category Cost  (in British Pound Sterling)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre£980
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre£915
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)£136
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)£45
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)£13Range: £9 to £30· UK average
Monthly public transport pass£63
Monthly grocery basket£133
Coffee shop drink£4
Cinema or cultural event ticket£15
Gym membership£41

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced) and numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).

Visa requirements for Canterbury Christ Church University

Navigating the visa process is a crucial step in your study abroad journey. Make sure to seek guidance and support to ensure you meet all necessary requirements for your time at Canterbury Christ Church University.