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Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)
Highfield Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)
Highfield Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
4 Years
Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)
Highfield Campus
Full Time
SEP
4 Years
Select a an exam type
Designed to challenge and inspire future legal professionals, our comprehensive LLB programme combines in-depth knowledge of law with a year abroad at one of our global partner institutions. This programme reflects the Law School's own international standing, and the diversity of jurisdictions in which you can pursue your legal career as a graduate of English law.This 4-year programme covers the qualifying law degree subjects in years 1 and 2. You'll spend your third year studying at one of our carefully selected partner institutions overseas. Most destinations offer modules taught in English. For others you can spend 2 years studying the language before you go. We currently have partners in Australia, Canada, China, India, Hong Kong, Japan and Singapore. You’ll return to Southampton for your final year, during which you'll take a number of optional modules and complete your dissertation.Our unique employability skills programme will ensure you consolidate what you learn through exceptional work experience and networking opportunities. As part of your degree, you can experience law in action by:• applying to shadow a senior member of the judiciary in the High Court or Court of Appeal. * working alongside legal professionals to advise students at the Law Clinic in housing, business and family law. • engaging with our academic research groups including the Stefan Cross Centre for Women, Equality and Law, and the Institute of Maritime Law. • honing your presentation skills on the Streetlaw programme and take part in a range of competitions to enhance your skills, including the Womble Bond Dickinson Team Building Challenge and regional, national and international mooting and negotiation competitions. • and studying modules outside of law you can broaden your knowledge with interdisciplinary study.You can forge even stronger links within our friendly community by joining a student-run society such as the Law Society, Inns of Court Society, Mooting Society, Lawyers without Borders and the Canadian Law Society.You will have access to excellent learning facilities to support your studies. These include superb library resources including comprehensive collections in all the main subject areas such as contract law, property law, maritime law, criminal justice and public law. You can also access European and international resources, all housed in the main University library.We provide anytime access to an extensive range of electronic resources such as Westlaw, Lexis and Lawtel. Practise your advocacy skills in our purpose-built moot room.
Exam type
A levelA level:
AAA Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish Advanced Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Access to HE Diploma:
D:45,M:0,P:0 Grades / Points required
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
D3,D3,D3 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
36 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H1,H1,H2,H2,H2,H2 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF):
DD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):
DDD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
D Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DDD Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF):
D Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
A Grades / Points required
Typical offer: AAAIf you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A-level offer: AAB to include grade A in the EPQExcluded subjects are: General Studies, Art, Art & Design, Dance, Fine Art, Moving Images, Photography, Physical Education, Music, Music Technology, Sharia Law, Sports Studies, Textiles and Travel & Tourism. If you are studying one of these A level subjects we will not be able to consider your application.The following subjects are considered as restricted. This means that we can accept one subject from the list if combined with other academic subjects: Critical Thinking, Community & Culture, Design & Technology, Drama, Divinity, Film Studies, Health & Social Care, Media Studies, Performing Arts, Theatre Studies, and World Development.LNAT (Law National Admissions Test) is not required.
We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject).Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4"
Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education. Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.http://www.southampton.ac.uk/assets/imported/transforms/content-block/UsefulDownloads_Download/76EAE52F749841A39C1965E3F54CDD76/university-of-southampton-curriculum-for-excellence-scotland-statement-July%202016.pdf for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information. Where A levels requirements are specified in specific subjects, applicants would be expected to offer these at Advanced Higher Level (or in some case Higher Level).GCSE – Grade C/ Grade 4Standard Grade – Grade 3National 5 – Grade C
60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, all of which must be at Distinction We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner’s potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
D3 D3 D3 in three Principal subjectsCambridge Pre-U's can be used in combination with other qualifications such as A Levels to achieve the equivalent of the typical offer
Pass, with 36 points overall with 18 points at Higher LevelSome subjects are excluded and restricted - please check the subjects listed under the A level section which also applies to all qualifications.International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP):Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
Some subjects are excluded and restricted - please check the subjects listed under the A level section which also applies to all qualifications.
DD in the Law or Applied Law BTEC Diploma plus A grade from one A-level
DDD in the Law or Applied Law BTEC Extended Diploma
DD in the Law or Applied Law BTEC National Diploma plus A from one A-level
D in the Law or Applied Law BTEC National Extended Certificate plus AA from two A levels
DDD in the Law or Applied Law BTEC National Extended Diploma
D in the Law or Applied Law BTEC Subsidiary Diploma plus AA from two A levels
Typical offer: AAA from 3 A levels or AA from two A levels and A from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge CertificateSome subjects are excluded and restricted - please check the subjects listed under the A level section which also applies to all qualifications.
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£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£22,300 per year
Students from EU
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£22,300 per year
Students from International
£22300 Per year
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