Law and criminal justice - London Metropolitan University

Study law or criminology at London Met

Our law, criminology and policing degrees can lead to a range of prestigious careers in London and overseas.

Law students will have access to our mock courtroom, which comes complete with a dock, witness box and a public gallery. You’ll also have the opportunity to take part in mooting competitions. Similar to a debate, this allows you to take part in a simulated court experience and compete with other top law students around the country.

Our graduates have become police officers, criminal lawyers, political campaigners, teachers and more. They’ve been employed in the diplomatic services, governmental organisations such as the European Union and the United Nations, and non-governmental organisations specialising in international development, overseas aid, human rights and environmental fields.

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, who was a human rights lawyer before serving as a local councillor and then as a Member of Parliament, is one of our Law LLB graduates.

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Our undergraduate law, criminology and policing courses

Criminology (including foundation year) - BSc (Hons)

London Met's Criminology (with foundation year) BSc degree course will provide you with the knowledge to examine the causes and effects of crime. Apply now.

Criminology - BSc (Hons)

The Criminology degree course at London Metropolitan University will shape your knowledge of criminology and the criminal justice system. Apply now!

Criminology and International Security - BA (Hons)

This Criminology and International Security bachelor's course at London Met provides you with broad career choices and highly transferable skills. Apply now!

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Criminology and Law - BA (Hons)

London Met's joint Criminology and Law degree course enables you to work in a range of roles within the criminal justice system and law sectors. Apply now!

Criminology and Policing - BSc (Hons)

This combined Criminology and Policing BSc degree will prepare you for a career within the criminal justice system in roles, such as policing, research or youth work.

Criminology and Psychology - BSc (Hons)

London Met's joint Criminology and Psychology degree is the ideal course if you're interested in the link between crime and the human mind. Apply now!

Criminology and Sociology - BSc (Hons)

London Met's Criminology and Sociology course will enable you to work in rehabilitation within the criminal justice system and third sector organisations. Apply now!

Graduate Law (Top-up) (Distance Learning) - LLB (Hons)

You'll explore a diverse range of optional subjects while meeting the Qualifying Law Degree requirements for training as a solicitor or barrister. Throughout the course, you'll develop your knowledge of key areas of English and European Union law and human rights, as well as valuable transferable skills.

Law (including foundation year) - BA (Hons)

Our Law (including Foundation Year) BA (Hons) degree is the perfect introduction to law if you don't have the necessary requirements to enter an undergraduate degree.

Law (with International Relations) - LLB (Hons)

London Met's International Relations and Law degree gives you opportunities for international study and advice from practising legal professionals. Apply now.

Law - BA (Hons)

This London Met popular Law degree course is ideal for those who wish to study law but don't intend to be a solicitor or a barrister. Discover more and apply!

LLB (Criminal Law) - (Hons)

London Met's LLB (Criminal Law) course is a Qualifying Law Degree recognised by both the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board. Apply.

LLB Law - (Hons)

London Met's LLB Law (Hons) is a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) and the first step towards a career as a solicitor, barrister or outside the legal field. Apply now!

Our postgraduate law, criminology and policing courses

Crime, Policy and Security - Prof Doc

Effect real change and research an area of criminal justice practice such as desistance, effective policy design and disproportionality.

Criminology - MSc

Develop an advanced knowledge of crime and offenders, and assess contemporary trends and concepts in criminal justice policy and community safety.

Criminology and Psychopathology - MSc

On our course you will develop your understanding of a range of key psychological and criminological theories, practices and perspectives involved in crime and mental health.

Doctor of Philosophy - MPhil / Phd

PhD students at London Metropolitan University benefit from a supportive environment, as well as expert supervision by academics researching in a wide range of disciplines.

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Employment Law and Practice - Adv Dip Pro Dev

This Advanced Diploma in Professional Development in Employment Law and Practice is an executive-level course that provides a University Diploma, delivered in London via weekend and evening study and supported by distance learning.

Financial Services Law, Regulation and Compliance (Top-up) - LLM

An online top-up course for people who have already completed the Postgraduate Diploma in Financial Services Law, Regulation and Compliance.

Financial Services Law, Regulation and Compliance - LLM

A remote learning course specialising in areas of financial services law such as corporate governance, risk management, compliance and regulation.

Graduate Diploma in Law - GDL

Our Graduate Diploma in Law is a postgraduate conversion course that allows you to prepare for further legal qualifications.

Graduate Law - LLB

Gain an internationally recognised LLB law qualification and reach the level of a three-year law undergraduate in just one year with our Graduate LLB degree course.

Human Rights Law - LLM

A remote learning course exploring the legal international, socio-economic and political issues affecting human rights and social justice.

Legal Practice (SQE1 and 2) - LLM

This Legal Practice LLM is designed for law graduates who want to have the best possible preparation for both parts of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE 1 and 2), with an added dissertation.

First Round of mooting competition at London Met 2014-2015 against Coventry University in the Essex Court Chambers Mooting Competition.

Maritime Law (Top-Up) (Distance Learning) - LLM

Specialise in a unique legal area of the maritime industry with our highly successful online Maritime Law LLM course.

Maritime Law - LLM

Online courses to help you identify, decipher and debate relevant legal issues arising from international trade disputes.

Master of Philosophy - MPhil

With this Master of Philosophy programme, you'll benefit from a supportive environment and expert supervision by academics researching in a wide range of disciplines.

Media Law - LLM

A course designed to develop and increase your understanding of media law issues such as copyright, defamation, privacy and social media.

Organised Crime and Global Security - MA

The Organised Crime and Global Security MA is the ideal choice if you have an interest in organised crime and security matters on a global scale.

News and success stories from our criminology and law courses

Who will be the next safe pair of hands?

Andrew Moran, Head of Criminology, Sociology, Politics and International Relations, looks back on the recent political upheaval in the UK.

President of the UK Supreme Court to host Lady Oliver Mooting Cup

Four law students will compete in the annual internal mooting competition, which will be judged by the Rt Hon Lord Reed, the most senior judge in the UK and Commonwealth.

Guildhall School of Business and Law scores highly for student satisfaction

The latest Complete University Guide saw Business and Management courses rank 3rd for student satisfaction in the UK, Economics 7th, Accounting and Finance 12th and Law 19th.

Trends in the legal market: what aspiring lawyers need to know

London Met LLB Law student Florin Badulescu reports on a guest lecture delivered by Craig Sharpe, Marketing Manager at Axiom DWFM.

Law students reach quarter-final of major mooting competition

Sean Binder and George Glen are now in the final eight teams of the ESU Essex Court Chambers Mooting Competition, from an original field of 57.

Providing a safe space within trauma-informed work with young people

A discussion event will provide an opportunity to hear those working on the ground about providing a safe space for young people to process their experiences and develop resilience.

London Met criminologist to evaluate violence reduction in Tower Hamlets

A grant of £17,500 will see the University's Youth Safety Research Group assess a specialist violence and re-offending reduction programme in the East London borough.

Operation Trojan Shield: fighting encrypted criminal activities

London Met's Dr Mark Roycroft reports on the operation, which saw over 800 arrested in a huge global crime sting, using an encrypted communications app secretly run by law enforcement.

London Met students give back to the city

Clinics offering legal advice, sports injury assessment and rehabilitation, and community art projects are on offer for all Londoners, under the supervision of qualified experts.

Studying at sea

London Met was only ever "a phone call or an email away" for Captain Michael MacLeod, who completed his Maritime Law LLM from onboard his vessel and at home in the Outer Hebrides.

Developing a public health framework around youth knife crime

Criminologist Dr James Alexander will evaluate Camden's Youth Safety Task Force which advocates early intervention and multifaceted support systems for at-risk young people.

'We are the owners of our time and priorities'

Having grown up in a small Brazilian town with parents who hadn’t finished high school, Camila has achieved the remarkable feat of graduating with a first-class law degree.

Rising knife crime in London

Dr James Alexander responds to the latest national crime statistics which show that knife crime saw a record high from December 2018-19, with London accounting for a third of cases.

Knife crime: realities and misconceptions

Dr James Alexander, Senior Lecturer in Criminology, walks us through his 14 years of research, concerning the causes of knife crime across the UK.

Law student wins prestigious legal internship

Himanshu Bajaj will undertake an internship at Clyde and Co, after winning an award at the Worshipful Company of Arbitrators' Mediation Skills Competition.