LLB Law
About this course
The LLB (Hons) in Law LLB (Hons), an undergraduate law degree centred on the study of legal systems, rights, and statutes. Core topics include Legal Analysis and Research Methods. The course aligns with professional requirements for the Bar Standards Board and incorporates preparation for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination. The zero year introduces fundamental study skills, a project, and basic legal principles. Year one covers foundational subjects including Learning the Law, UK and EU Constitutional Law, Law of Contract, Criminal Law, Ethics, Discrimination and Human Rights, and Current Legal Issues and Jurisprudence. Year two includes Law of Tort and Judicial Protection Under UK and EU Law, alongside optional modules such as Practical Placement Preparation (WBL), Law in Action, Criminal Litigation, Child and Family Law, Organised Transnational Crime, Intellectual Property Rights in Commerce, Medical Law and Ethics, Environmental Law and Justice, and Public International Law. Year three focuses on compulsory modules like Law of Equity, Wills, Probate and Trusts, Land Law, and a Dissertation, while offering various optional modules including Business Law and Practice, Civil Litigation and ADR, Civil Law on the High Street, Legal Skills in Practice, Sentencing and Penal Policy, Contemporary Issues in Human Rights, Information Technology Law, and Gender and the Law.
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Entry requirements
BBC at A Level or DDM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or M at T Level We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications. Other Entry Requirements: An Access Course must include 45 level 3 credits at Merit or above. We welcome international applicants and applications from those with a range of non-traditional educational or professional qualifications. For more information on how to make an application for this bachelor of law degree, please visit our How to Apply page. If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page. Integrated Foundation Year Entry Requirements: DEE at A level or MPP at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or Pass (D or E) at T Level We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications.
What students say
Based on about 37 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 68%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 105 students who started
- Continued on course: 79%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 39%
- West Midlands: 11%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 20%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 105 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 4%
- A degree: 6%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The qualifying law degree is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for the purposes of satisfying the academic stage of training.
- Accredited by the Bar Standards Board for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Professional and Academic Skills for University Study
- Applied Learning Project
- Foundations in Law, Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Learning the Law
- UK and EU Constitutional Law
- Law of Contract
- Criminal Law
- Ethics, Discrimination and Human Rights
- Current Legal Issues and Jurisprudence
- Law of Tort
- Judicial Protection Under UK and EU Law
- Practical Placement Preparation (WBL)
- Law in Action
- Criminal Litigation
- Child and Family Law
- Organised Transnational Crime
- Intellectual Property Rights in Commerce
- Medical Law and Ethics
- Environmental Law and Justice
- Public International Law
- Law of Equity, Wills, Probate and Trusts
- Land Law
- Dissertation
- Business Law and Practice
- Civil Litigation and ADR
- Civil Law on the High Street
- Legal Skills in Practice
- Sentencing and Penal Policy
- Contemporary Issues in Human Rights
- Information Technology Law
- Gender and the Law
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of LLB Law at University of Northampton earn?
The median salary is £21,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £32,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £6,500 less than the UK median for Law.
Are students happy with the teaching on LLB Law at University of Northampton?
81% 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 Northampton?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 85 UCAS points.
Is LLB Law at University of Northampton accredited?
Yes. The qualifying law degree is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for the purposes of satisfying the academic stage of training. Accredited by the Bar Standards Board for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree.
Does LLB Law at University of Northampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on LLB Law at University of Northampton?
79% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.