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The Department of Law and Criminology at Royal Holloway is renowned for its excellent research and academic programs. When you pursue law and criminology studies here, you'll examine core concepts of justice, fairness, and equality through the lens of English and European legal systems. The curriculum introduces criminological studies and examines major theoretical discussions in the field. This program is ideal for aspiring legal professionals and anyone fascinated by legal frameworks, law creation, enforcement processes, and criminal behavior analysis. Graduates develop versatile skills that employers across numerous industries highly value.
Students examine diverse legal topics relevant to various challenges in both legal and public domains. This approach helps you comprehend how laws govern private agreements and state-citizen relationships. The program also explores contemporary criminological discussions to understand criminal motivations. Beyond developing essential research and public speaking abilities, students can select specialized courses in areas like family law, medical law, corporate law, international law, as well as criminology electives covering terrorism, sentencing policies, and gender-related crimes. The optional industry placement year provides valuable chances to apply theoretical knowledge in practical settings and gain professional experience.
Program Length: 4 years full-time study