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Law with Criminology with Professional Placement Year

  • LLB (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Sandwich
  • September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Peel Park Campus
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Course summary

Prepare for a rewarding career in law and justice with our Law with Criminology programme. This course combines academic study with practical experience, giving you the tools and skills you need to succeed in the legal field.

/ Gain an advanced knowledge of criminology and law to prepare you for a future career in crime and justice
/ Earn a law degree recognised by the Bar Standards Board
/ Have the opportunity to help the local community in our legal support schemes
/ Benefit from close links with the legal sector including mini pupillage and judicial shadowing opportunities
/ Practice your professional skills through a range of out-of-the classroom schemes and activities

This course is also available with:
• Study Abroad – study with one of our partner Universities for a semester or a year.
• Foundation Year – start with the fundamental areas of business and the key skill you need to study at University level.

This programme covers the foundational legal knowledge required by the Bar Standards Board and the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA). You’ll also gain essential digitals skills through platforms like LinkedIn Learning, where you'll learn:

/ WestLaw for legal research
/ Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Generative AI
/ Microsoft 365 Fundamentals

Find out more at www.salford.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/law-with-criminology

Modules

Year 1: Contract Law, Tort Law, Legal Systems and Legal Digital Skills, Criminal Law, Criminal Justice and Human Rights, Understanding Criminology.

Year 2: Public Law, European Union Law and the UK, Land Law, Theoretical Criminology. You will also choose two elective modules. Please visit the website for more information.

On completion of year 2, you will undertake a year's paid professional placement. You will not pay fees to the University and will earn a wage for the work that you do.

Year 3: Equity & Trusts, Criminal Justice and Punishment. You will also choose two electives modules. Please visit the website for more information.

Assessment method

We use different forms of assessment in different modules and wherever possible these will reflect the types of work you will do in the ‘real world’ for example, report writing, presentations and business pitches. Exams will only be used when it is a requirement for professional accreditation.

Throughout your studies, the work you produce will help to build your personal portfolio of professional evidence that you will be able to use in job applications and interviews.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Peel Park Campus

Study options

  • LLB (Hons) • Sandwich • 4 Years

Start dates

  • September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
8L41
Institution code:
S03
Campus name:
Peel Park Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University of Salford has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
8L41
Institution code:
S03
Campus name:
Peel Park Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff 120 - 128 points

From a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent.

A level

120 - 128 From a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) DDM

120 - 128 UCAS Tariff Points

Access to HE Diploma

120 - 128 UCAS Tariff Points from a QAA Approved Level 3 Access to HE Diploma to contain a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 and 15 at Level 2 to total 60 credits overall for the full award.

Scottish Higher

120 - 128 From a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers

AS

120 - 128 From a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent. Additional AS Levels can be used towards the overall tariff points provided they are not completed in the same subject as the A Level.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) D*D*

120 - 128 UCAS Tariff Points required so not acceptable on it's own, must be taking an additional level 3 qualification to make up the required points.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

120 - 128 UCAS Tariff Points so not acceptable on it's own or with additional AS Levels. Must be doing an additional A Level or equivalent to top up to required points.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) DDM

120 - 128 UCAS Tariff Points so not acceptable on it's own. Must be completing a minimum of 2 of these or other A Level equivalent qualification.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

120 - 128 UCAS Tariff Points so not acceptable on it's own. Points must be gained from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent.

Scottish Advanced Higher

120 - 128 From a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 32 points

including a grade 5 in standard level maths and grade 6 in standard level english or grade 4 in higher level maths and grade 5 in higher level english

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

120 - 128 Not acceptable on it's own. Points must be gained from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent.

Extended Project

120 - 128 UCAS Tariff Points so not acceptable on it's own. Points must be gained from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

120 - 128 from a minimum of 2 Higher Level Subjects including a minimum of H7 (D3) or O4 (C3) in Maths and English

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal

120 - 128 UCAS Tariff Points so not acceptable on it's own. Points must be gained from a minimum of 2 A Levels or equivalent.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

We require Grade C or 4 (or above) in Maths and English GCSE. Equivalent qualifications Key Skills Level 2, and Functional Skills Level 2, are also accepted.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

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