University of Bedfordshire
Law with Psychology LLB (Hons)
University of Bedfordshire

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 50 graduates of Law with Psychology LLB (Hons) and other courses in Psychology (Non-Specific) at University of Bedfordshire for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Psychology (Non-Specific).

Overall student satisfaction
68 /100
50 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Psychology (Non-Specific)

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Psychology (Non-Specific) at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22000 £18500 £23500
25-75 percentile range £20000 - £24000 £14000 - £23500 £16500 - £28500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Psychology (Non-Specific)

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23038 £21946 £26468
25-75 percentile range £20009 - £27274 £16837 - £27747 £19747 - £35012

Course Description

The LLB (Hons) Law with Psychology combines the study of the legal subjects which are a requirement of a qualifying law degree with the study of psychology. It is designed to provide you with the specialised knowledge and the professional skills which are essential for a career in law, alongside valuable insights derived from the psychological study of human behaviour. Through the psychology units on the course, you will be exposed to the latest thinking and debate at the forefront of practice in criminal, investigative and forensic psychology and develop your understanding of the professional skills that you might use as a forensic practitioner.

KEY FEATURES • Qualifying law degree validated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA)/Bar Standards Board (BSB) • Learn about law in practice and discuss foundations of psychology • Participate in our award-winning extracurricular activities, including the Law Clinic and the Refugee Legal Assistance Project • Final year dissertation project allows you to further your knowledge and understanding of a key area which interests you

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES The degree provides the academic foundations necessary for a career as a solicitor or barrister. 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, the charity sector and the police service.

AREAS OF STUDY MAY INCLUDE: • Tort law • Criminal law • Psychology and criminal behaviour • Psychology and mental health • Critical social psychology

Accredited by the Bar Standards Board for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree.

The qualifying law degree is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for the purposes of satisfying the academic stage of training.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Law with Psychology LLB (Hons) at University of Bedfordshire

20% Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals
20% Legal professionals
10% Sales occupations
5% Elementary occupations
5% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Sales occupations
5% Caring personal services
5% Therapy professionals
5% Process, plant and machine operatives

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Psychology (Non-Specific)

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 5.0
    • Foundation / Pathway Courses
    • 6.0
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Law with Psychology, LLB (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Law with Psychology LLB (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

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.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)
  • year 2
  • year 3

University Rankings

Positions of University of Bedfordshire in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Bedfordshire in related subject specific rankings.

Law

    • #73 
    • #90 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #81 
    • #100 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]

See all 16 university rankings of University of Bedfordshire

About University of Bedfordshire

The University of Bedfordshire is a publicly funded university located in Bedfordshire and Buckinghamshire, England. One of the main campuses, in Luton, is home to the university’s Business, Media, Art & Design, Science, Computing, Law, Psychology, and Social Sciences schools. The Bedford campus is just a twenty minute walk from the town centre, and is home to the Primary Education, Secondary Education, Physical Education, Sport and Exercise Sciences, and Tourism schools.

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Student composition of University of Bedfordshire

undergraduates:
10090
postgraduates:
3170
Total:
13260
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Luton Campus
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