LLB English and French Law
Queen Mary University of London
About this course
LLB (Hons) in English and French Law, a law degree centred on legal analysis within a bilingual legal culture. Core topics include Legal Analysis. The four-year programme is run jointly with Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne University, involving study across both London and Paris. The first year covers the foundations through Contract Law I: Formation and Vitiation, Contract Law II: Terms Breach and Remedies, Land Law, Legal Skills, Methods and Context, Law of the European Union, and Public Law. The second year examines Tort Law, Criminal Law, Equity and Trusts, Introduction to French Public Law, and Introduction to French Private Law. The third year moves to Paris to study Droit administratif 1, Droit administratif 2, Droit civil 1, Droit civil 2, Droit constitutionnel 1, Droit constitutionnel 2, Droit de la famille, Droit des libertés fondamentales, Droit des sociétés 1, Droit des sociétés 2, Droit international public, and Droit pénal général. The final year completes the curriculum with Contrats spéciaux, Droit général de l’obligation, Droit international prive 1, Droit international prive 2, and Jurisprudence and Legal theory (taught in English by Queen Mary academic staff).
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Entry requirements
A-Level: Grades A*AA at A-Level.; This must include A-Level French (or DELF at B2 Level). IB: International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum of 36 points overall, including 6,6,6 from three Higher Level subjects. This must include French at Higher Level (or DELF at B2 Level). BTEC: See our detailed subject and grade requirements. Access HE: We consider applications from students with the Access to Higher Education Diploma. We will hold all UCAS applications until January before drawing up a shortlist based on the information in the UCAS form about your pre-Access experience, academic record, personal statement and academic reference. In February and March, applicants are shortlisted and an updated academic reference may be requested. A shortlisted applicant may be invited for interview or further assessment. The minimum academic requirement is to achieve 60 credits overall, with 45 credits at Level 3, all of which must be at Distinction. (The School of Law may specify particular Level 3 subjects in which we require a Distinction.) Typically, successful candidates are aged 21 and above at the start of the Access programme. Applicants must have an A-level in French at grade A (or equivalent). GCSE: Please note this programme has enhanced GCSE requirements. Six GCSEs at grades 777666 or AAABBB, to include English and Maths at grade C or 4 (or an acceptable equivalent) will be required. Contextualised admissions: Our standard contextual offer: AAA Our enhanced contextual offer: ABB Please note that General Studies and Critical Thinking are excluded from any A-Level offer and cannot be considered. More information on our contextual offer criteria can be found on our contextualised admissions page .
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 36 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 58%
- Working and studying: 22%
- Further study: 8%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Legal professionals: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 150 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 68%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 3%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Contract Law I: Formation and Vitiation
- Contract Law II: Terms Breach and Remedies
- Land Law
- Legal Skills, Methods and Context
- Law of the European Union
- Public Law
- Tort Law
- Criminal Law
- Equity and Trusts
- Introduction to French Public Law
- Introduction to French Private Law
- Droit administratif 1
- Droit administratif 2
- Droit civil 1
- Droit civil 2
- Droit constitutionnel 1
- Droit constitutionnel 2
- Droit de la famille
- Droit des libertés fondamentales
- Droit des sociétés 1
- Droit des sociétés 2
- Droit international public
- Droit pénal général
- Contrats spéciaux
- Droit général de l’obligation
- Droit international prive 1
- Droit international prive 2
- Jurisprudence and Legal theory (taught in English by Queen Mary academic staff)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of LLB English and French Law at Queen Mary University of London earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £42,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,500 and £61,500. The £42,500 median after five years is £11,000 more than the UK median for Law.
What do graduates of LLB English and French Law at Queen Mary University of London do next?
88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on LLB English and French Law at Queen Mary University of London?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for LLB English and French Law at Queen Mary University of London?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 161 UCAS points.
Does LLB English and French Law at Queen Mary University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on LLB English and French Law at Queen Mary University of London?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.