LLB Law
University of Greater Manchester
About this course
LLB (Hons) Law is an undergraduate law degree centred on the legal system and practice in England and Wales. Core topics include Research Methods and Legal Analysis. The course utilizes dedicated courtroom facilities for mooting debates and practical training. The first year introduces foundational subjects through modules such as English Legal System and Foundation Legal Skills, Public Law, and Criminal Law, alongside the study of contract and tort obligations. Subsequent years advance into compulsory subjects including Land Law, Equity and Trusts, and European Union Law, alongside modules exploring the professional legal environment. Optional modules allow students to pursue specialist topics like Family Law, Employment Law, AI Law and Governance, and Medical Law and Ethics. The curriculum concludes with a substantial independent Legal Research Project and a related project proposal.
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Entry requirements
112 UCAS points. We accept a full range of qualifications that carry UCAS points, including A-levels and BTECs. Please see our guide to the UCAS Tariff for examples of how to achieve these points. For most courses, we are also able to consider non-tariffable qualifications. Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3. You should also have five GCSEs at grade 4/C or above (or equivalent), including English. You may be required to attend for an interview, complete a diagnostic assessment and/or provide a portfolio of appropriate work. If English isn’t your first language, you’ll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band (or equivalent). We also accept a range of other English language qualifications – please visit our English Language Requirements web page for more details. Please note that this course is subject to the University's Fitness to Practice declaration.
What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 68%
- Academic support: 65%
- Organisation and management: 52%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 25%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 90%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- South East: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 10%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- English Legal System and Foundation Legal Skills
- Law of Contract Law
- Equity and Trusts
- Public Law
- Criminal Law
- Advocacy and Dispute Resolution
- Law of Tort
- European Union Law
- Legal Professionals and the Work Environment
- Land Law
- Jurisprudence
- Legal Skills and Research: Project Proposal
- Legal Research Project
- Business Law and Practice
- Family Law
- Employment Law
- AI Law and Governance
- Law of Evidence
- Medical Law and Ethics
- International Human Rights Law
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of LLB Law at University of Greater Manchester earn?
The median salary is £18,500 after 3 years, £22,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £16,500 and £29,000. The £22,000 median after five years is £9,500 less than the UK median for Law.
Are students happy with the teaching on LLB Law at University of Greater Manchester?
80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for LLB Law at University of Greater Manchester?
The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
How many students continue on LLB Law at University of Greater Manchester?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.