Law with Criminology BA Welcome Pack
Welcome to BA Law with Criminology 2025.
We look forward to welcoming you to your studies here at the University of Northampton.
During your first year, you will have the opportunity to visit a court and to explore current socio-legal issues relating to race, gender, environmental justice, and human rights. You will be able to join the University of Northampton Student Law Society, who will support you in your career aspirations and to develop those all-important employability skills.
We have an experienced team of Law and Criminology tutors who are looking forward to meeting you and will support you throughout your time at the University. If you would like to know what the Law Team is up to, then please do follow us on X @LawNorthampton.
We hope you find the information below useful and look forward to meeting you in September!
If you have any questions please join us for our pre-induction drop-in, the details of which are provided below.
Your Course Leader
Ayshea O’Brien
Senior Lecturer in Law
Welcome and Induction Sessions
This is your induction timetable with online sessions starting on Wednesday 17 September 2025, and in-person sessions starting on Monday 22 September 2025. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at law@northampton.ac.uk.
Optional Pre-Induction Drop In
Please come along for chat if you have any questions or queries before Welcome Week
- Date: Wednesday 17 September 2025.
- Time: 1pm-2pm (BST)
- Link: https://eu.bbcollab.com/guest/0b66a022a29c4d8c81a7209d5978dc93
Monday 22 September – Friday 3 October
Welcome Week activities
From karaoke to outdoor cinema, wellbeing walks to Silent Disco, and much more – there’s something suitable for everyone.
See our Welcome timetable to find out more.
Wednesday 24 September
Session: Course Induction
- Time: 10am – 12pm (BST)
- Location: LH115
Session: Welcome Social and Quiz
- Time: 1pm – 3pm (BST)
- Location: LH013
Thursday 25 September
Session: Studying Law Taster Session
- Time: 10am – 12pm (BST)
- Location: The Morley Room (Senate Building)
Session: Business & Law Welcome Fair
Don’t miss the fun of the fair! Music, games, sweet treats and more (including prizes to be won). Join our business and law student and staff community for an afternoon of fun, friendship and first-year festivities. No need to book, just turn up!
- Time: 12 – 4pm (BST)
- Location: Town Hall, Creative Hub, Waterside campus
Session: Criminology Session (details to be confirmed)
- Time: 1 –3pm (BST)
- Location: The Morley Room (Senate Building)
What you can do to prepare
You may be excited and eager to make a start and delve into your study of the Law. If you are not sure where to begin, please do have a look at our Preparing to study Law Padlet, which includes some useful suggestions to help you get started.