LLB European Legal Studies
About this course
LLB (Hons) in European Legal Studies LLB (Hons), a law degree centred on legal systems across Europe and professional practice. Core topics include Research Methods, Legal Analysis, Ethics & Professional Practice. The course includes a compulsory year abroad in Year 3 for study at a partner university in Europe. The first year covers foundational legal principles through Criminal Law, Guided Project, Legal Systems, Cultures and Ideas, Private Law, and Public Law and EU Law. The second year examines business frameworks and comparative legal systems through Business Law, Civil Law and Legal Systems, Professional Practice: Project, Professional Practice: Skills, and Property Law. Year 4 focuses on advanced study through the compulsory module Professional Legal Research: Advanced Project, alongside optional choices that allow students to explore areas such as Advanced Criminal Law, Advanced Property Law, Commercial Law, Employment Law, Family Law and Family Justice, Professional Legal Practice: Knowledge, Ethics and Transactions, and The Law of Intellectual Property.
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Entry requirements
A Levels – CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points). T levels – 96 UCAS Tariff points. International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis. BTEC Extended Diploma – MMM. BTEC Diploma – DD. Access – 96 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course. If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component. We prefer applicants to have evidence of successful language acquisition. We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combination of qualifications listed above. For further information, please contact Course Enquiries.
What students say
Based on about 228 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 290 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 70%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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
- Criminal Law
- Guided Project
- Legal Systems, Cultures and Ideas
- Private Law
- Public Law and EU Law
- Business Law
- Civil Law and Legal Systems
- Professional Practice: Project
- Professional Practice: Skills
- Property Law
- Professional Legal Research: Advanced Project
- Advanced Criminal Law
- Advanced Property Law
- Commercial Law
- Employment Law
- Family Law and Family Justice
- Professional Legal Practice: Knowledge, Ethics and Transactions
- The Law of Intellectual Property
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of LLB European Legal Studies at University of Westminster earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £41,000. The £33,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Law.
Are students happy with the teaching on LLB European Legal Studies at University of Westminster?
86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for LLB European Legal Studies at University of Westminster?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 114 UCAS points.
Is LLB European Legal Studies at University of Westminster accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Bar Standards Board for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree.
Does LLB European Legal Studies at University of Westminster include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on LLB European Legal Studies at University of Westminster?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.