Law with Sociology

Our department of law and criminology has a reputation for high quality research and teaching. whilst studying law and sociology at royal holloway you will explore the fundamental principles of justice, equity and equality within the framework of english and european law. you will also be introduced to the discipline of sociology and will review some of the key debates in sociology. this degree is for anyone looking to start a career in law, whether as a barrister or a solicitor, additionally for those who are interested in the legal system and the ways in which laws are made and upheld along with the study of sociology. you will be equipped with a wide range of transferable skills, including the opportunity to acquire research methods training, which are highly sought after by employers in a wide variety of fields.

ELP programs are offered by universities or pathway institutions to assist students in achieving the language proficiency required for academic studies. You can get admitted to your course with a lower language requirement if you do an ELP program.

A law and sociology degree at royal holloway makes you highly employable in the uk and internationally. as well as a legal career, the transferable skills gained will form the basis of a career in the criminal justice and publi service agencies. you will be equipped with the knowledge, skills and experiences essential to advance your future career or move onto further study and pursue a career in research and evaluation in academic and policy contexts. get involved in extra-curricular activities such as mooting, negotiation workshops, interviewing competitions, our student-led law gazette and our legal advice centre meet employers and alumni at our law fairs and networking events our graduates have gone on to careers with employers including law firms, the crown prosecution service, the police, the probation service, the prison service and the national crime agency. law graduates are also working in a variety of organisations, including john lewis partnership, baa, reed and panasonic.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. Royal Holloway, University of London has partnerships with the following companies: