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

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SEP-25

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

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Our top-ranking law degree will give you a solid foundation of legal knowledge and an opportunity to explore a wide range of legal topics. You will be taught by world-leading academics actively impacting policy and practice in the vibrant and diverse city of Bristol.Our intellectually demanding, research-rich curriculum will open doors to a variety of prestigious careers, in both law and non-law sectors. Choose from an exciting range of optional units that reflect the expertise of our renowned ...Read more

Our top-ranking law degree will give you a solid foundation of legal knowledge and an opportunity to explore a wide range of legal topics. You will be taught by world-leading academics actively impacting policy and practice in the vibrant and diverse city of Bristol.Our intellectually demanding, research-rich curriculum will open doors to a variety of prestigious careers, in both law and non-law sectors. Choose from an exciting range of optional units that reflect the expertise of our renowned academics, addressing the most challenging legal questions facing today's global society.Choosing the LLB in Law at Bristol will enable you to progress onto the Bar Practice Course or prepare, in part, for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), helping you to develop core legal skills and understanding of the seven foundations of legal knowledge.Get a head start in your legal career by gaining Qualifying Work Experience (QWE) through one of our law clinics, alongside free access to career development resources from our partner, BPP University designed to help aspiring solicitors and barristers.A strong academic experience, combined with opportunities for vocational development, makes our students highly sought after by top employers. Enhance your career prospects through a variety of events and opportunities to network with our impressive calibre of alumni, the legal profession and other sectors.Our ambition is for you to graduate equipped for any future career with a rich, ethically grounded appreciation of law in business and society, and an ability to demonstrate excellent legal, analytical and reasoning skills.The routes to qualification for solicitors and barristers have changed. For more information visit the Solicitors Regulation Authority (www.sra.org.uk) or the Bar Standards Board (www.barstandardsboard.org.uk).

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
86/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
8th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
16th
Law
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 97 = 3% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
3%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
87%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Law graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Law graduate salary
£21,000
What students say
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Tio
28 Mar 24

The community and the location is great. Need to improve some of the extra curricula facilities and public transportation..Read more

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Peach
28 Feb 24

Extended hours (currently closes 5pm on weekdays) would be beneficial to students Extending libraries to add more..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

AAB - A*AA Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AAAAA Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

AA Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

34 - 38 Grades / Points required

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

D*DD Grades / Points required

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Standard offer: A*AA.Contextual offer: AAB.Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.

Advanced Higher: AA, and Standard Higher: AAAAA.

Advanced Higher: AA, and Standard Higher: AAAAA.

Access to HE Diploma in Humanities, Social Sciences, Law or History (or similar titles). The 45 graded Level 3 credits must include at least 30 credits at Distinction and 15 at Merit or above.Mature students can contact mature-students@bristol.ac.uk to check the suitability of their Access course.

Requirements for principal subjects are as for A-level, where D1/ D2 is A*, D3 is A, M1/ M2 is B, and M3 is C.

Standard offer: 38 points overall with 18 at Higher Level.Contextual offer: 34 points overall with 17 at Higher Level.Please visit: bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements-qualifications/contextual-offers/ for more information about contextual offers.

D*DD in any Applied General BTEC National Level 3 Extended Diploma.

Requirements are as for A-levels, where you can substitute a non-subject specific grade for the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate at that grade.

Popular A-level subjects

Law

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

History
57%
English Literature
49%
Mathematics
35%
Economics
21%
Geography
16%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£24,800 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£24,800 per year

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Students from International

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£24800 Per year

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T
Tio
28 Mar 24
Law LLB (Hons)
The community and the location is great. Need to improve some of the extra curricula facilities and public transportation...
Read more
P
Peach
28 Feb 24
Law LLB (Hons)
Extended hours (currently closes 5pm on weekdays) would be beneficial to students Extending libraries to add more...
Read more
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