Course Overview
The Law & Criminology degree blends legal study with social science perspectives:
⭐ What You Study
Modules cover both legal foundations and criminology/social aspects of crime. Typical subjects include:
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Introduction to Criminal Justice
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Constitutional Law
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Criminal Law
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Criminology and the Modern World
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Cyber Crime, Gender and Hate
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Policing, Punishment and Justice
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Terrorism, Radicalisation and Violence
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Dissertation & Legal Research
Teaching includes lectures, seminars, workshops, mock trials, placements, and research projects — developing analytical thinking, legal reasoning, and practical skills for work in justice‑related careers.
🛠️ Skills You Build
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Legal knowledge & reasoning
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Understanding of social causes & responses to crime
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Research & dissertation skills
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Communication, argumentation, and critical analysis
👩⚖️ Career Opportunities
Graduates can pursue roles such as:
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Paralegal / Legal Assistant
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Probation Officer
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Community Safety Worker
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Fraud / Crime Investigator
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Police Support Roles
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Youth Offending Support
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Policy / Government Analyst
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Researcher or Social Services Worker
Entry Requirements
📚 Academic Requirements
Typical entry to Year 1:
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112 UCAS Tariff points (equivalent to about 3 A‑levels at CCC)
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GCSEs: Five at Grade C/4 or above including English Language and Mathematics
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Foundation year available if you don’t meet requirements.
🗣️ English Language Proficiency
International students must demonstrate English ability, e.g.:
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IELTS Academic — 6.0 overall with no skill below 5.5 (or equivalent tests).
If your qualifications aren’t listed, contact admissions or refer to Cardiff Met’s international entry guidelines.
Fees & Funding
📌 Undergraduate Tuition (International Students)
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£16,000 per year for full‑time undergraduate programmes (including Law & Criminology).
📌 Deposit Policy:
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You will normally be required to pay a 50% deposit of your total tuition fee (after any scholarship award) by the deadline stated in your offer letter to secure your place and help with your UK visa application (CAS process).
🎓 Funding & Scholarship Opportunities
Cardiff Met offers several funding options for international undergraduates — usually automatic and shown on your offer letter:
🧑🎓 1. Undergraduate Scholarship
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£2,500 off the tuition fee for eligible international undergraduate students.
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You don’t need to apply separately — the offer is considered automatically when you receive your offer if you meet eligibility conditions.
🎓 2. Full Fee Discount
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Up to £1,000 additional discount if you pay your tuition fees in full by the deposit deadline.
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This is applied after any scholarship reward (e.g., after the £2,500 reduction).
🏅 3. Vice‑Chancellor Scholarship
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This award is normally for select postgraduate programmes, but sometimes applies to larger UG schemes depending on intake — check your specific offer for details.
📜 4. Sanctuary Award
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Support and possible fee relief for students with an irregular migration status seeking asylum in the UK — separate application and eligibility criteria (not automatic).
🧠 Scholarship Rules & Notes
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You are normally eligible for only one scholarship or discount — they cannot be combined beyond the full fee discount.
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Action: to secure your scholarship, you must accept your offer and pay the deposit by the deadline on your offer letter.
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Scholarships are subject to change and may vary slightly each academic year, so check your offer and Cardiff Met’s official pages.
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