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The Department of Law and Criminology at Royal Holloway is renowned for its exceptional research and academic programs. When pursuing law and sociology here, you'll examine core concepts of justice, fairness, and equality through the lens of both English and European legal systems. The curriculum also provides foundational knowledge in sociology, covering major theoretical discussions in the field. This program is ideal for aspiring legal professionals, including future barristers and solicitors, as well as those curious about legal frameworks, law creation, enforcement processes, and sociological studies. Graduates develop versatile skills valued across industries, including specialized research methodology training that employers highly prize.
Throughout your studies, you'll analyze how various laws address different legal challenges within the judicial system. This approach helps clarify how laws govern private agreements and state-citizen relationships while examining modern societal issues through a sociological perspective. Beyond gaining essential legal research and public speaking abilities, you'll receive methodological research training. The program offers diverse elective courses spanning family law, medical jurisprudence, corporate law, international legislation, plus sociology modules covering healthcare systems, youth culture, childhood studies, risk assessment, and substance abuse within social contexts.
Duration: 3 years full time