LLB (Hons) Law

About LLB (Hons) Law

This honours degree provides a thorough grounding in the principles and practices of law. It covers key legal areas such as contract law, criminal law, constitutional law, property law, and tort law, alongside modules on legal research and professional skills.

Quick Facts
Duration
3 Years (Full-time)
Extended Options
4 Years with Foundation
Placement Option
Optional Placement Year Available
Course Overview

The course is designed to develop critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and effective communication, preparing students for careers in legal practice or other professions requiring legal expertise. It also meets the academic requirements for those intending to pursue professional legal qualifications such as the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) or Bar training. Through case studies, moot courts, and practical exercises, students gain hands-on experience in legal argument and problem-solving.

Modules
Foundation Year
  • Introduction to Law
  • Academic Skills for Legal Study
  • Legal Research Methods
  • Fundamentals of Legal Systems
Year 1
  • Contract Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Public Law
  • Legal Systems and Sources of Law
  • Introduction to Legal Skills
Year 2
  • Tort Law
  • Property Law
  • Equity and Trusts
  • European Union Law
  • Legal Research and Writing
Year 3
  • Advanced Contract and Tort Law
  • Human Rights Law
  • Commercial Law
  • Dissertation or Major Project
  • Optional modules such as Employment Law, Family Law, or International Law
Careers

Graduates will have the knowledge and skills necessary for a range of legal and related professions. This degree forms a solid foundation for those intending to become solicitors, barristers, legal executives, or work in legal advisory, compliance, or public policy roles.

Career Routes
Solicitor (with further professional training)
Barrister (with further professional training)
Legal Executive
Paralegal
Legal Advisor or Consultant
Compliance Officer
Public Policy Advisor
Additional Information

Further professional qualifications such as the SQE or Bar Professional Training Course (BPTC) are typically required for practising law. Postgraduate study in specialised areas of law is also common.

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