Study BSc (Hons) in LLB (Law) in the UK
We’re internationally known for our law expertise – and our LLB Law puts you at the heart of legal innovation. Our law course gives you the initial skills and qualifications to succeed in the legal profession and pursue qualified solicitor or barrister status in UK.
Recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board, our course gives you the intellectual knowledge and transferable skills to innovate, reform and thrive in the legal profession. You’ll explore the wide range of legal concepts, values, principles and rules as you gain an expert knowledge of the core principals of the law in UK and also put theory into practice with work-based modules that will develop your professional skills. During your time with us you’ll get assistance from a Personal Tutor. If you require a little extra help we have Student Learning Assistants and Graduate Academic Assistants on hand.
Our law courses are led by an academic team of nationally and internationally-recognise experts. They’ll give you plenty of support throughout your studies and also give you access to professional legal bodies and organisations at local, national and international levels.
Course Overview
In Year 1, you will study English Legal System, Legal Method, Public Law, Contract Law. In Year 2 you will study Criminal Law, Tort, EU Law plus one optional module. In Year 3 you will study Land Law, and Equity and Trusts plus two optional modules (if part-time, these modules will be studied over 4 or 6 years).
What will you gain?
Alongside developing a thorough grounding in the core areas of English law, you will gain the legal skills and academic abilities to embark on the next stage of professional training, with our graduates regularly pursuing the next step of vocational training as a solicitor or barrister. A law degree is also an excellent platform for entering related professions and many of our graduates have successful careers outside of the law, in business, commerce, the public sector, and many other areas.
You will develop your knowledge and understanding of primary sources of law such as case law, legislation and other relevant material including examination of how the laws are made and developed, of the institutions within which the law is administered and the personnel who practise law. You will explore a wide range of legal concepts, values, principles and rules, and be provided with the requisite critical means to become practitioners, innovators and reformers of the legal system or other professional spheres.You will be able to research and interpret the primary and secondary source material of law and apply the findings to the solution of legal problems, and then evaluate and judge the value of relevant doctrinal and policy issues in relation to law and a range of legal topics.
Finally, you will be able to use and apply correct and accurate legal terminology orally in moots and presentations and in writing.
Entry Requirements
Our entry requirements provide a guide to the qualifications that you’ll need to study our courses. We understand that recent changes to exams and assessments mean you might be worried about your qualifications, so we’re taking a flexible approach to admissions this year. We’ll do our best to consider your application on an individual basis and look at more than your grades when we’re making a decision. USS has a flexible and personalised approach to admissions and we accept applications from students with a wide range of qualifications and a combination of qualifications. Applications from mature candidates without formal qualifications are welcomed, provided they can demonstrate appropriate levels of relevant ability and experience.
Visas and immigration
You will not need a visa to study in the UK if you are a citizen of the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland. If you are a national of any other country you may need a visa to study in the UK.English language requirements for international students.
You must have competence in English language to study with us. The most commonly accepted evidence of English language ability is IELTS 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in all components). If you do not meet the English language requirement for your degree then why not join our Pre-Sessional English course? Successful completion of our Pre-Sessional English course will meet your English language requirement.
Fees & Scholarships
The fees below refer to the 2020/21 academic year unless otherwise stated.
UK/EU students*
Full-time students: £9,250
Part-time students: £77 per credit
International students*
Full-time students: £13,400
Part-time students: £112 per credit
*Course fees are subject to annual inflation so the total costs for part-time study are shown here as a guide.
Careers & Job Prospects
As a Qualifying Law Degree, the LLB (Honours) Law satisfies the requirements set by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board for the academic stage of training. Upon successful completion of the LLB, you may pursue the second or (vocational) stage of professional training via the Legal Practice Course (solicitors) or the Bar Professional Training Course (barristers).
There are many sectors where a law degree is highly desired, including business (Human Resources, Tax and Insurance), charity, management administration, the Civil Service, education and government. You might choose to pursue a career as a Solicitor, Barrister, Legal Executive, Paralegal, or in a community advisory role.
You could also choose to continue into further study on courses such as the Legal Practice Course (LPC), the Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) or master’s programmes in law as well as related subjects.
