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Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)
Newcastle City Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)
Newcastle City Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
You have the flexibility to customise your degree by selecting from a range of optional modules that align with your interests and career aspirations.
You'll learn about Law using real-life situations and get to dig deeper into specific topics from inquests and criminal law to human rights and law in popular culture.
As part of this course you will have the opportunity to spend time in our Student Law Office, where you will work with legal professionals, gaining essential skills for your future career. You'll deepen your understanding of specific legal areas and learn how to apply this knowledge in various situations. Plus, you'll refine your analytical, thinking, and communication skills, crucial for the modern workplace, under expert guidance.
This course will equip you with transferable skills and prepare you for a multitude of career paths. For example, if you aspire to become a solicitor or barrister, you can transition seamlessly into one of our M Law pathways after your initial two years. With this additional year of study, you'll graduate with the knowledge and skills required for the next steps in your chosen profession.
How does this degree support my employability?
An undergraduate law degree is valuable, whether you want to become a lawyer or decide to choose a different career path. The flexible nature of our pathway routes mean you dont need to make these decisions immediately. Northumbria Universitys LLB and M Law graduates have secured successful careers across the legal sector as well as in various other fields including finance, business, and management.
Study abroad or work placement opportunities on this course also offer professional experience and industry contacts, further enhancing your career prospects. The availability of study abroad or work placements may depend on the route of the pathway that you choose to undertake.
In the 'Academic and Professional Practice' module, you'll work on CVs, career plans, and getting ready for job applications. Youll also have access to our careers service: Graduate Futures. With Graduate Futures you can arrange 1-to-1 career clinics where specialised staff support you during and after your studies.
Mode of Study
3 years Full Time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad
Exam type
UCAS TariffUCAS Tariff:
120 Grades / Points required
From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.Find out how many points your qualifications are worth by using the UCAS Tariff calculator: www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculatorNorthumbria University is committed to supporting all individuals to achieve their ambitions. We have a range of schemes and alternative offers to make sure as many individuals as possible are given an opportunity to study at our University regardless of personal circumstances or background. To find out more, review our Northumbria Entry Requirement Essential Information page for further details www.northumbria.ac.uk/entryrequirementsinfoSubject Requirements:There are no specific subject requirements for this course.GCSE Requirements:Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.Additional Requirements:There are no additional requirements for this course.International Qualifications:We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.If you have qualifications from outside the UK, find out what you need by visiting www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountryEnglish Language Requirements:International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades in our English Language section: www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications
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£9,535 per year
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£19,350 per year
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£19,350 per year
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