LLB Law and Legislative Studies
About this course
An LLB (Hons) in Law and Legislative Studies, an undergraduate degree combining legal principles with the study of British politics and legislative systems over four years full-time. Core topics include Research Methods, Legal Analysis, Historical Research, Communication & Writing, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The course features a compulsory 12-month placement year working for an MP or a peer in Westminster, alongside practical experience in mock courtrooms and a legal advice centre. The first year covers foundational principles through Introduction to Law and its Study, Systems of Justice, Criminal Law, and British Government. The second year examines European Union Law, The Contemporary House of Commons, Tort Law, and Contract Law. The third year moves on to Land Use and Regulation, Trusts: Managing for Others, and Comparative Legislatures, and culminates in a Capstone Project (Law). Optional modules allow students to explore areas such as Medical Law and Ethics, Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution, Family Law, Global Human Rights, and Employment Law.
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Entry requirements
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 128 UCAS points . But there’s no ceiling on ambition. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications . Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today . We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year . Alternative qualifications IB Diploma: 32 points Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 128 UCAS tariff points Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview.
What students say
Based on about 80 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 215 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 88%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 175 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 11%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 44%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 14%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 140 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 88%
- Access course: 3%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The qualifying law degree is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for the purposes of satisfying the academic stage of training.
- Accredited by the Bar Standards Board for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Law and its Study
- Systems of Justice
- Criminal Law
- Public and European Law
- British Government
- Introduction to Comparative Politics
- European Union Law
- The Contemporary House of Commons
- Tort Law
- Contract Law
- Research Methods and Ethics
- Parliament in the UK: Approaches to Reform
- Land Use and Regulation
- Trusts: Managing for Others
- Comparative Legislatures
- Capstone Project (Law)
- Medical Law and Ethics
- Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Family Law
- Sex(uality), Gender and the Law
- Global Human Rights
- Employment Law
- Law Clinic
- Dissertation (Law)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of LLB Law and Legislative Studies at University of Hull earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £36,000. The £29,000 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of LLB Law and Legislative Studies at University of Hull do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on LLB Law and Legislative Studies at University of Hull?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for LLB Law and Legislative Studies at University of Hull?
The typical offer is 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 118 UCAS points.
Is LLB Law and Legislative Studies at University of Hull accredited?
Yes. The qualifying law degree is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for the purposes of satisfying the academic stage of training. Accredited by the Bar Standards Board for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree.
Does LLB Law and Legislative Studies at University of Hull include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on LLB Law and Legislative Studies at University of Hull?
88% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.