LLB Law with Modern Languages (French)
Royal Holloway, University of London
About this course
The LLB Law with Modern Languages (French) is an undergraduate law degree combining legal studies with advanced language training in French. Core topics include Research Methods, Legal Analysis, Communication & Writing. The programme includes options for an optional placement year and an optional year abroad. The first year introduces foundational legal concepts and language proficiency through compulsory modules such as Public Law (Constitutional, Administrative and Human Rights Law), The Law of Contract, English Legal System, and Professional and Legal Skills alongside French language study. The second year continues with core legal subjects covering Land Law, Law of Tort, Criminal Law, and French Language II. The final year focuses on advanced legal topics and language practice through compulsory modules including European Union Law, Equity and the Law of Trusts, and Pratique du Français III. Students can further tailor their studies in the final year by selecting from optional modules such as Law Dissertation, Company Law, Law of Evidence, International and Comparative Human Rights Law, Public International Law, Family Law, and Jurisprudence.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB-ABB (Required subjects: A-level in the appropriate language(s) at grade B for the advanced level language pathway. We require English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade 4 (C)) IB: 6,6,5 at Higher level OR 34 points overall including the appropriate language if taken at Higher Level.
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Legal professionals: 24%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 43%
- South East: 31%
- South West: 8%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
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): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Public Law (Constitutional, Administrative and Human Rights Law)
- The Law of Contract
- English Legal System
- Professional and Legal Skills
- French Ab Initio Written I
- French Ab Initio Oral I
- French Advanced Written I
- French Advanced Oral I
- Land Law
- Law of Tort
- Criminal Law
- French Language II
- European Union Law
- Equity and the Law of Trusts
- Pratique du Français III
- Law Dissertation
- Company Law
- Law of Evidence
- International and Comparative Human Rights Law
- Public International Law
- Family Law
- Jurisprudence
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of LLB Law with Modern Languages (French) at Royal Holloway, University of London earn?
The median salary is £28,500 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £38,500. The £31,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Law.
What do graduates of LLB Law with Modern Languages (French) at Royal Holloway, University of London 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 Modern Languages (French) at Royal Holloway, University of London?
94% 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 Modern Languages (French) at Royal Holloway, University of London?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 125 UCAS points.
Is LLB Law with Modern Languages (French) at Royal Holloway, University of London 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 with Modern Languages (French) at Royal Holloway, University of London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on LLB Law with Modern Languages (French) at Royal Holloway, University of London?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.