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Study Law, Criminology & Policing at Cardiff Met

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What We Offer

Whether you’re looking for a career as a police constable, solicitor, barrister, criminologist or looking to work in the wider criminal justice arena, we’ve got the course for you at Cardiff Met.

During your degree you will learn from research active academics and expert staff including ex police officers, crime scene investigators and lawyers who all bring their expertise and share their experiences. Plus, benefit from work placements and volunteering opportunities to enhance your studies.

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Study Law, Criminology & Policing

Our LLB Law degree offers essential legal knowledge recognised by Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and the Bar Standards Board (BSB), preparing you for solicitor or barrister training. We’ll get you thinking and acting like a Lawyer.

 

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Study Law, Criminology & Policing

Our hands-on Criminology degree will challenge your view on crime and equip you with the skills needed to make your mark in the criminal justice sector and beyond. Study criminological theories, understand the fundamentals of the criminal justice system, and explore emerging disciplines in contemporary criminology.

 

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Study Law, Criminology & Policing

This degree meets the National Police Curriculum core requirements for the College of Policing’s pre-join degree in Professional Policing, equipping you to become a police constable, or to pursue other roles in the criminal justice arena.

 

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Study Law, Criminology & Policing

Fascinated by why people break the law? Or gripped by news about wrongful convictions? Our Law & Criminology degree looks at criminal behaviour through a legal lens, preparing you for a range of legal and criminal justice careers.

 

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Study Law, Criminology & Policing

Consider crime through the application of Psychology. This degree examines how biology and social environments shape behaviour, offering insights into crime and societal change.

 

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Study Law, Criminology & Policing

Our Business Law and Management degree prepares you for today’s global business environment. With a blend of legal knowledge, hands-on experience, and up-to-date business and management skills, you will learn how modern companies operate, including the important rules and legal structures businesses must follow to succeed.

 

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Our Facilities

Crime House

Policing and Criminology students put knowledge into practice at our specialist Crime House, which includes a custody suite, observation and surveillance suite, and suspect interview room.

 

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Our Facilities

Moot Courtroom

Our purpose-built Moot Court allows Law, Criminology and Policing students to apply theory in real-life mock courtroom scenarios.

 

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Student & Graduate Experience

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Studying Criminology at Cardiff Met and my prison work placement at HMP Parc
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Landing a graduate role as a trainee solicitor with the LLB Law degree at Cardiff Met
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From Cardiff Met to Legal Advisor at Simpson Solicitors with the LLB Law degree
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My first year experience studying Law and Criminology at Cardiff Met
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My top study highlights and becoming a Police Constable with Professional Policing at Cardiff Met
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My United Nations training programme experience with the Business Law and Management degree
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Real Practical Learning

Crime Simulation

Policing and Criminology students joined forces with our Media and Communications department for a live crime incident. Watch how a missing person investigation unfolded at our Crime House with students role playing as Crime Scene Investigators, Detectives and Initial Response Officers, gaining real-world practical skills.

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Course Name

Level

Location

Business Law & Management - BA (Hons) Degree

Undergraduate

Llandaff

Criminology - BSc (Hons) Degree

Undergraduate

Cyncoed

Law & Criminology - BA (Hons) Degree

Undergraduate

Llandaff

Law - LLB (Hons) Degree

Undergraduate

Llandaff

Professional Policing - BA (Hons) Degree

Undergraduate

Cyncoed

Psychology & Criminology - BSc (Hons) Degree

Undergraduate

Llandaff, Cyncoed

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