Law with Criminology BA Welcome Pack
Welcome to BA Law with Criminology 2026.
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 Leaders
Kyla Lanford
Lecturer in Law
Kyla.lanford@northampton.ac.uk
Your course leaders manage the running of your course and are happy to discuss any queries that you have. We regularly seek feedback from students and implements changes to enhance your experience of studying with us.
Preparing for your course
In preparation for your course starting in September, we are holding an online session which will give you the chance to meet Law tutors and to raise any questions that you have and to meet other students studying Law.
Wednesday 16 September
- Time: 2 – 3pm (UK time)
- Joining Link: https://eu.bbcollab.com/guest/738befe9a021461b96ed9decdad73d57
If you have any queries, do email law@northampton.ac.uk which is monitored during normal working hours.
When you arrive at the University of Northampton, there’s plenty to get involved with during Welcome Week. However, there are specific sessions taking place as part of your course induction that’ll help you settle in and prepare for teaching to start the following week:
Wednesday 23 September
Session: Welcome to your course and induction
Meet the course lead, tutors and connect with fellow students studying Law with Criminology. Find out key information about the course, timetable and the support available to help you succeed!
- Time: 10 – 12pm
- Where: SN110, 1st floor, Senate
Session: Law Social and Quiz (for all students studying Law)
- Time: 1 – 3pm
- Where: SN204, Senate building, Waterside campus
Session: Course Leader Drop-in
Join this session to chat about any queries or worries before you start, or use it as a little confidence boost in a friendly, informal environment.
- Time: 3 – 4pm
- Where: Drop-in zone on the second floor of the Learning Hub (outside LH201)
Session: Library Induction
Find out about what the Library and Learning Resources team can do for you and get a head start with your studies (you only need to attend either Wednesday’s or Thursday’s session)
- Time: 3:15 – 4:15pm
- Where: Drop-in area, 2nd floor of the Learning Hub
Thursday 24 September
Session: Course Leader Drop-in
Join this session to chat about any queries or worries before you start, or use it as a little confidence boost in a friendly, informal environment.
- Time: 9 – 10am
- Where: Senate Café, ground floor, Senate
Session: Law Taster Workshop
- Time: 10 – 12pm
- Where: SN204, 2nd floor, Senate
Session: Library Induction
Find out about what the Library and Learning Resources team can do for you and get a head start with your studies (you only need to attend either Wednesday’s or Thursday’s session)
- Time: 1:15 – 2:15pm
- Where: Drop-in area, 2nd floor of the Learning Hub
Session: The Faculty Welcome Experience!
This is how we love to kick things off in the Faculty of Business Law! This fun and friendly social event brings music, unique games, party food and more to our new student and staff community. Hosted by the faculty Student Experience Assistant Team (SEAT), this is a great opportunity to connect and mix with peers and tutors from Business, Management, Analytics, Marketing, Hospitality, Law, Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, Criminology, Criminal Justice & Policing course communities. We promise you’ll have a great time…NOT TO BE MISSED!
- Time: 2 – 4pm
- Where: The Hide (4th floor Learning Hub)
Friday 25 September
Session: Welcome to UON talk
- Time: 10.30am – 11am
- Where: Engine Shed
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.
