LLB Law with Philosophy
About this course
LLB (Hons) in Law and Philosophy, combining legal studies with philosophical inquiry across a three-year period. Core topics include Research Methods, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme satisfies the academic stage of training required for legal practice.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA IB: 36 points overall with no score less than 4 or pass the IB Diploma plus 6,6,6 in 3 HL subjects. BTEC: D* and AA at A Level; D* D* and A at A Level; D*D*D* Must be in one of following subjects:
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 92%: 33 offers from 36 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 50 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 4%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Administrative occupations: 20%
- Legal professionals: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 55%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 15%
- South East: 5%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Bar Standards Board for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- FOUNDATIONS OF LAW AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
- LAW OF CONTRACT
- PUBLIC LAW
- MIND, KNOWLEDGE AND REALITY
- POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY
- LAW OF TORT
- EQUITY & TRUSTS
- LAND LAW
- LAW AND SOCIAL JUSTICE IN ACTION
- BUSINESS ETHICS
- ANCIENT GREEK PHILOSOPHY: THE EXAMINED LIFE
- THE POLITICS OF KNOWLEDGE
- MORAL PHILOSOPHY: THEORY AND PRACTICE
- LIBERTY, JUSTICE AND THE GOOD SOCIETY
- METAPHYSICS
- PHILOSOPHICAL PROBLEM-SOLVING
- PHILOSOPHY OF RACE
- PHILOSOPHY OF RELIGION
- LAW OF THE EUROPEAN UNION
- CRIMINAL LAW (LEVEL 6)
- PHILOSOPHY OF PLAY AND THE VIRTUAL
- CLASSICAL CHINESE PHILOSOPHY
- AESTHETICS
- MIND, BRAIN AND CONSCIOUSNESS
- PHILOSOPHY AND LITERATURE
- PHILOSOPHICAL APPROACHES TO CONFLICT
- PHILOSOPHY OF THE FUTURE
- HELLENISTIC AND NEOPLATONIC PHILOSOPHY
- DIGITAL INQUIRY PROJECT
- INDIAN PHILOSOPHY
- INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS LAW
- COMMERCIAL LAW
- CLINICAL LEGAL SKILLS - A LAW CLINIC MODULE
- ASYLUM AND IMMIGRATION LAW
- INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW I: INTRODUCTION TO COPYRIGHT LAW
- COMPARATIVE LAW
- ANIMAL LAW
- COMPANY LAW
- MEDICAL LAW AND ETHICS I
- PRINCIPLES OF INTERNATIONAL LAW
- THE LAW OF THE EUROPEAN CONVENTION ON HUMAN RIGHTS 1
- PUBLIC INTEREST LAWYERING
- INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION
- DISSERTATION IN LAW (SEM 1)
- COMPETITION LAW
- ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND THE FUTURE OF LEGAL SERVICES
- FAMILY LAW
- BANKING LAW
- JURISPRUDENCE
- INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY LAW II: INTRODUCTION TO TRADE MARKS AND PATENTS
- ADVANCED PUBLIC LAW
- SPORTS LAW
- MEDICAL LAW AND ETHICS II
- INTERNATIONAL LAW IN CURRENT AFFAIRS
- CRIMINAL EVIDENCE
- PUBLIC INTEREST LAWYERING – SEMESTER 2
- DISSERTATION (SEM 2)
- CORPORATE INSOLVENCY LAW
- CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN THE LAW OF BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
- LAW AND GENDER
- DISSERTATION
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of LLB Law with Philosophy at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £35,000. The £28,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Law.
What do graduates of LLB Law with Philosophy at University of Liverpool do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on LLB Law with Philosophy at University of Liverpool?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for LLB Law with Philosophy at University of Liverpool?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 132 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for LLB Law with Philosophy at University of Liverpool?
92% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 33 offers from 36 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is LLB Law with Philosophy at University of Liverpool accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Bar Standards Board for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree.
Does LLB Law with Philosophy at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on LLB Law with Philosophy at University of Liverpool?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.