LLB Law
What students say
Based on about 22 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 77%
- Gained a higher qualification: 4%
- Left higher education: 14%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Legal professionals: 25%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 125 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 87%
- North West: 7%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- London: 2%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 5%
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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of LLB Law at University of Sunderland earn?
The median salary is £19,000 after 3 years, £24,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £29,000. The £24,500 median after five years is £7,000 less than the UK median for Law.
What do graduates of LLB Law at University of Sunderland do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on LLB Law at University of Sunderland?
92% 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 Sunderland?
The average entrant had 117 UCAS points.
Is LLB Law at University of Sunderland accredited?
Yes. The qualifying law degree is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for the purposes of satisfying the academic stage of training.
Does LLB Law at University of Sunderland include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on LLB Law at University of Sunderland?
77% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.