Law LLB (Hons)

Northumbria University’s Law LLB Degree (Hons) is designed for those looking for a stimulating and engaging law degree. The undergraduate degree provides a thorough grounding in legal principles while helping you to develop transferable skills and includes the study of the 7 foundations of legal knowledge. The foundation subjects are Public Law (Constitutional and Administrative Law), Law of Contract, Crime, Equity and Trusts, EU, Land and Tort. 

• The 3 year LLB (Hons) route. Students graduating from this route will obtain a LLB (Hons) law degree. The LLB (Hons) route is also available as a 4-year programme in which students can choose to take a placement or study abroad year.
• The M Law programme route is designed for students who intend to pursue a career as a solicitor. This integrated Master of Law programme allows you to combine your LLB (Hons) law degree with an integrated master’s degree award and a final year of study designed to prepare you to sit the first part of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE1) assessment required to qualify as a solicitor (see Solicitors Qualifying Examination section below).
• The M Law Exempting (Bar Course) route. The M Law Exempting (Bar Course) programme route is designed for students who intend to pursue a career as a barrister. This integrated Master of Law programme allows you to combine an LLB (Hons) law degree with an integrated master’s degree award and an exemption from the Bar Course.Entry on to the M Law Exempting (Bar Course) route is by application to transfer from LL.B to M Law during year 2 of the LL.B programme and is contingent on a number of requirements including successful completion of the BCAT aptitude test and admission to one of the four Inns of Court.

Standard Entry

128 UCAS Tariff points

From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.

Subject Requirements:

There are no specific subject requirements for this course.

GCSE Requirements:

Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.

Additional Requirements:

There are no additional requirements for this course.

English Language Requirements:

International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).

A law degree opens the door to a wealth of professional career opportunities. The course will provide you with a thorough grounding knowledge, so you are prepared to undertake the Solicitors Qualifying Examination, progress onto further study or choose a different career path entirely. To enhance your employability, you’ll have regular support from our CareersService, which can assist you to identify your goals and plans.

You can undertake an optional year or semester study abroad, or work placement which will further enhance your prospects. The Student Employability Centre supports your career by promoting volunteering opportunities, placements and overseas study.

We have a range of projects which are sponsored by law firms, giving you the chance to work on live projects and network with legal professionals. The course provides a platform to an extensive range of professional careers and graduate level roles. Our range of optional modules allows you to develop areas of specialism tailored to your career aspirations.