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The University of Law (ULaw) offers a wide range of degrees at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Whilst the university is most renowned for its hugely popular law courses, including LLBs, solicitor apprenticeships, professional legal training courses and SQE courses, it also offers prestigious undergraduate degrees in business, computer science, criminology and policing.
ULaw operates through seventeen UK-based campuses (including Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, London and Manchester), its hubs in Hong Kong and Berlin, and an established online campus. All sites are positioned close to world-leading legal and business companies, where students can gain professional work experience. Students are easily able to switch between campuses for their studies.
With over 100 years’ experience, the University of Law is the UK’s oldest law school. Ranked in the top 20 universities for teaching in England (NSS 2023), and rated Silver by the Teaching Excellence Framework (2023), students at ULaw enjoy a fantastic all-round university experience, complemented by a broad range of student-run activities and a comprehensive selection of resources aimed at student support.
With employability at the centre of its ethos, the university employs innovative and modern teaching methods to ensure students are able to demonstrate and excel in all the skills and capabilities required by employers in the ever-changing world of law and commerce.
The faculty at the University of Law includes more than 250 tutors and lecturers, all of whom hold a professional qualification in law or business, and many of whom are still practising. As a result, students benefit from their extensive practical experience and intimate insights into the current legal and business world.
Students at ULaw are taught through a combination of workshops and group sessions. Class sizes are kept small and each student benefits from a high level of one-to-one feedback. Consequently, the university has been awarded Silver in the Teaching Excellence Framework (2023) and ranks in the top 20 universities in England for teaching (NSS 2023).
Students looking to obtain a law degree can enrol on a number of degree options including a bachelor’s degree in law (LLB), an integrated master’s degree (MLaw) or an international foundation programme.
ULaw prides itself in keeping abreast of change in the legal world, offering all of the most popular solicitor and legal conversion courses. As such, the university has already established a strong and successful path for students looking to sit the Solicitors’ Qualifiying Examination (SQE), providing a full suite of courses and resources to ensure student success and satisfaction.
ULaw also offers a selection of esteemed business degrees in business management and accounting and finance. These are taught by tutors with commercial experience across a variety of industries.
Respected criminology, computer science, policing and psychology degrees are also available.
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GET PROSPECTUSStudents wishing to study on a course at the University of Law must meet basic entry requirements. These vary depending on the specific course, and students are advised to check the specific requirements for their chosen degree prior to application.
As an example, students applying to a three-year law degree will require minimum grades of BBC at A-Level, or equivalent.
For a two-year accelerated LLB, students must have achieved A-Level grades of ABB, or equivalent.
Students for whom English is not a first language must evidence their English language proficiency. At undergraduate level, this must be an overall IELTS score of 7.0 with no band score lower than 6.5 (or equivalent). The university also offers its own English language test for applicants who need to meet their English language condition.
Specific English language requirements may differ for certain courses, so students are advised to check the specifics before submitting their application.
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ASK A QUESTIONWhile the University of Law doesn’t offer its own on-campus accommodation, it does work with specialist UK student accommodation providers close to its campuses, and provides its students with assistance in finding somewhere to live through a designated online accommodation service.
Alternatively, students may find other University of Law students to privately rent with, via specific accommodation groups set up by the university on social media.
All campuses at the University of Law are set up to recreate a professional working environment.
Modern, student-focused facilities on-campus include:
Find out more about the accommodations and facilities in person at the uni.
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The University of Law is committed to student satisfaction and has a strong selection of student support and wellbeing services accessible across its campuses, ensuring students can easily seek assistance, support and guidance for any concern or difficulty they may face.
ULaw prides itself on its 24/7 student assistance programme, ensuring help is available to all students at any time.
Student support available at ULaw includes:
In addition, every student is allocated a personal tutor, to help with academic concerns.
The university has also designed two apps, both of which provide a number of resources and features to maximise the student experience:
Find out more about the student support offered on the university’s website.
VISIT WEBSITELaw
ULaw is one of the leading law institutes in the UK and all of the LLB degrees offered are Qualifying Law Degrees, meaning that they are recognised by the Bar Standards Board. The degrees are also recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
Business
ULaw business courses offer a top quality study experience with an emphasis on employability, achieved through personalised teaching in small workshop groups. Many of the business courses offered at ULaw have official accreditation from the Chartered Management Institute. Students attain a CMI qualification in addition to their degree.
Policing
ULaw’s BSc in Professional Policing is designed to meet the requirements of the national curriculum used by the College of Policing for the role of police constable. The university is licensed by the College of Policing to offer the pre-join degree in professional policing, a qualification that is achieved prior to recruitment and is recognised by police services.
Criminology
All of ULaw’s criminology degrees are designed by practising criminologists and benefit from both a theoretical and vocational perspective. As a result, students attain a comprehensive range of analytical, research and problem solving skills.
ULaw’s students’ union represents the student body to make a positive impact on their university experience. A student parliament also works to ensure that all voices are heard.
Students can nominate themselves to become involved in both the student union and the student parliament. There is also the chance to become a class representative, allowing students to represent their workshop class.
The ULaw students’ union provides entertainment options through clubs, societies and events. A huge selection is available, relating to both academic and general interests, politics, religion and sport. Students may get involved in an existing society or start their own.
ULaw boasts campuses at 17 locations across the UK, as well as Berlin and Hong Kong. As such, students can pick a city that suits their lifestyle and personal preferences. From the picturesque streets of a small city like Guildford or the cosmopolitan entertainment of London, or something in between the two, ULaw offers a campus for everyone.
All campuses are located in student-friendly areas with plenty of entertainment options, arts, culture and events. Campuses are always close to the city centre, where law and business companies are based, allowing students to gain work experience and build contacts.
See the campus and city for yourself in person by booking an open day place.
BOOK OPEN DAYEmployability is at the heart of all courses taught by the University of Law. With its sprawling network of connections to exclusive legal and business firms, many graduates find themselves presented with a number of prestigious career opportunities.
While studying, all ULaw students can access the university’s employability services, where designated teams help to secure internships, part-time jobs, volunteering opportunities and graduate positions, as well as providing comprehensive career support and advice along the way.
Careers support offered includes professional resources, employer talks, events, workshops, tailored guidance and one-to-one appointments. Law students have access to a number of pioneering pro-bono programmes which have been nominated for prestigious awards.
ULaw is so confident in its graduate success rates that it offers an employment promise for many of its courses, guaranteeing employment within nine months of graduation or offering a refund on tuition fees.
Alumni
ULaw boasts an extensive, global network of alumni. Graduates automatically join this network and, for the first 18 months, receive access to one-to-one careers support and the university’s exclusive job vacancy database.
Scholarships and funding
The University of Law has over £3 million available in its scholarship fund to assist students in achieving their dreams to study there.
Undergraduate scholarship and funding support available includes:
A range of scholarships designed specifically for international students are also available, as well as financial awards for students choosing to study at specific ULaw campuses.
Scholarships and bursaries may have conditions attached and students are advised to carefully check they meet any requirements before applying for funding support
Fees
Tuition fees at the University of Law vary between degree type, the mode of learning and the duration of the course.
Popular courses studied full-time on-campus, such as the three-year degrees, four-year degrees with a foundation year, the two-year LLB Senior Status and the MLaw incur annual tuition fees as follows:
Domestic (UK) students: £9,250
International students: £16,700 - £17,550
Two-year accelerated degrees, including LLB Law and BSc Professional Policing incur the following annual tuition fees:
Domestic (UK) students: £11,100
International students: £20,350 - £22,150
Students are advised to check the fee structure for their specific course prior to application.
Send a message directly to the uni to learn more about their scholarships and bursaries.
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You'll be shocked by the number of clubs and societies on offer at The University of Law. There's something for everyone! As well as being able to pick different clubs and societies, most courses let you choose modules at different points through your degree.
As well as personalising your course through optional modules, you may have the chance to do a work placement during your studies. Developing your professional skills through work placements is a great way to add to your CV and boost your employability.
If you want a job you love (and who doesn't?), getting a job in a field you're passionate about is a great place to start. By studying a subject you really enjoy, you'll be qualified for a range of jobs relating to that subject, which you'll hopefully love.
For those who aren't ready to give up on education after an undergraduate degree, you'll have the opportunity to progress to postgraduate study such as a master's or even a PhD.
The University of Law's accommodation is designed to be as straightforward and stress-free as possible. All your bills are included in your rent, you'll have free WiFi and your rent also includes security and maintenance.
You'll have access to communal areas like kitchen and dining facilities, where you can socialise with other students you're living with. Disabled students will find several rooms adapted in accessible halls to suit a range of access requirements.