Bachelor of Laws in Global Legal Studies with Honours LLB (Hons)
Newcastle University
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Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)

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Main Site (Newcastle)

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)

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4 Years

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Gain a global perspective of the law and an understanding of how legal systems respond to the challenges and opportunities of globalisation. You’ll study key topics across international law, whilst also developing expertise in analysis, research and logical argument. This four-year course will enable you to gain a strong legal foundation with an international and comparative perspective and a wide range of global facing optional modules will allow you to pursue your interests in specialist ...Read more

Gain a global perspective of the law and an understanding of how legal systems respond to the challenges and opportunities of globalisation. You’ll study key topics across international law, whilst also developing expertise in analysis, research and logical argument. This four-year course will enable you to gain a strong legal foundation with an international and comparative perspective and a wide range of global facing optional modules will allow you to pursue your interests in specialist legal areas such as global intellectual property law, and international human rights law.You will spend year three of studying at one of our prestigious international partner universities. This means that you will not only graduate with a LLB from Newcastle, but you will also be able to draw on the experiences and skills developed during your international exchange year and strengthen your prospects with graduate recruiters.

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CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
26th
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22 Jan 25

Super great and friendly atmosphere. Staff are all lovely and supportive in every way. I feel supported at every step and safe. The teaching is excellent and I feel confident that..Read more

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06 Dec 24

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A level

A level:

A*AA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAAAA Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:45 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

D3,D3,D2 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

36 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H1,H1,H1,H1,H1 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

D*D*D* Grades / Points required

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A combination of Highers and Advanced Highers are accepted with AA at Advanced Higher

Candidates may be invited to an interview.

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With three subjects at Higher Level grade 6 or above.

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GCSE Mathematics and English required (minimum Grade B or 6). Candidates studying BTEC Qualifications/ WJEC Diploma will be considered on an individual basis.

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22 Jan 25
Law LLB (Hons)
Super great and friendly atmosphere. Staff are all lovely and supportive in every way. I feel supported at every step and safe. The teaching is excellent and I feel confident that...
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06 Dec 24
Law LLB (Hons)
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Newcastle University , Newcastle upon Tyne

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