About the course
Graduating with an LLB from the University of Bedfordshire is the first step on your journey towards becoming a solicitor or a barrister as well as a range of other professional opportunities. This LLB is for you if you have a particular interest in exploring the intersection between the law, psychology and human behaviour.
The LLB is the undergraduate degree for all students wishing to pursue a career in law.
With this degree, you study the core legal subjects all LLB undergraduates are required to study as well as relevant aspects of psychology such as psychology and criminal behaviour; psychology and mental health; social psychology; psychology and criminal justice; and forensic psychology in practice. These units provide you with a greater understanding of human behaviour alongside your law studies.
You learn from a dedicated team with professional experience in the legal industry and criminal justice system. You can also extend your in-class learning with a range of skill-building extra-curricular opportunities including our Law Clinic; award-winning Refugee Legal Assistance Project; and mooting programme.
Why choose this course?
- Our Law courses rank 5th for on-track graduate outcomes, out of 99 HE institutions offering the subject (Complete University Guide 2023)
- Graduate with a qualification accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and highly regarded by employers
- The course satisfies the requirements set by the Bar Standards Board for the academic component of Bar training. For further information, go to the Bar Standards Board website
- Learn about law in practice and the foundations of psychology
- Complete a final-year dissertation that furthers your knowledge in a key area which interests you
- Develop your advocacy skills in our modern Moot Court, giving you confidence in a realistic setting
- Gain skills in critical analysis, research, teamwork, use of language and argument, and the ability to work and learn independently
- Become an articulate, knowledgeable individual, able to present arguments in a clear, persuasive and authoritative way
- If you need an entry route into degree-level study, start with a Foundation Year which, on completion, guarantees your place on the degree course
Units
- Contract Law (LAW007-1) Compulsory
- Criminal Law (LAW003-1) Compulsory
- Psychology And Criminal Behaviour (PSY005-1) Compulsory
- Constitutional And Administrative Law (LAW019-2) Compulsory
- Land Law (LAW001-2) Compulsory
- Law Of Tort (LAW002-2) Compulsory
- Psychology And Criminal Justice (PSY004-2) Compulsory
- Applied Forensic Psychology (PSY010-3) Compulsory
- Dissertation (LAW008-3) Compulsory
- Equity And Trusts (LAW001-3) Compulsory
- Family And Child Law (LAW019-3) Compulsory
- Institutions Of The European Union And Judicial Protection (LAW016-3) Compulsory
How will this course improve my career prospects?
For students who aim to get into the legal professions, this course is your first step towards professional qualification to become a solicitor or to practice at the Bar.
Even without acquiring further professional qualifications, the course provides a solid foundation for access to a range of graduate roles in the legal sector, for instance as a paralegal or member of court staff; in the civil service (whether in local or central government); or in third-sector organisations working with offenders and victims of crime.
Alongside these career tracks, the course prepares you for a career in a broader range of graduate roles within the criminal justice system, including in the police, prison administration and other law enforcement agencies.
In addition, by allowing you to explore psychology alongside your qualifying law degree, it will open up career opportunities in a range of other professional areas, including youth justice and youth work; victim support and mental health advocacy; and the charity sector.
This course will also provide you with the necessary research and critical analysis skills which you will need if you choose to pursue further study at Master’s level and beyond.
*international students are eligible of receiving the vs's scholarship of 1000GBP
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