LLB Law with Modern Languages (Italian)
Royal Holloway, University of London
About this course
LLB in Law with Modern Languages (Italian), a law degree combining legal studies with advanced linguistic proficiency in Italian. Core topics include Research Methods and Legal Analysis. The course offers optional placement and study abroad years, and serves as a qualifying law degree fulfilling the academic stage of training to become a barrister. The first year covers core foundations through Public Law (Constitutional, Administrative and Human Rights Law), The Law of Contract, English Legal System, and Professional and Legal Skills, alongside Italian language instruction. The second year continues with Land Law, Law of Tort, Criminal Law, and Italian Language II. The third year concludes with European Union Law, Equity and the Law of Trusts, and Advanced Italian III, while optional modules include Company Law, Law of Evidence, International and Comparative Human Rights Law, Family Law, Jurisprudence, and a Law Dissertation.
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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 53 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 86%
- Left higher education: 13%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
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 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Bar Standards Board for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree.
- The qualifying law degree is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for the purposes of satisfying the academic stage of training.
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
- Italian Ab Initio Written I
- Italian Ab Initio Oral I
- Italian Advanced Written I
- Italian Advanced Oral I
- Land Law
- Law of Tort
- Criminal Law
- Italian Language II
- European Union Law
- Equity and the Law of Trusts
- Advanced Italian 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 (Italian) 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 (Italian) 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 (Italian) at Royal Holloway, University of London?
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 Modern Languages (Italian) at Royal Holloway, University of London?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 126 UCAS points.
Is LLB Law with Modern Languages (Italian) at Royal Holloway, University of London accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Bar Standards Board for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree. The qualifying law degree is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for the purposes of satisfying the academic stage of training.
Does LLB Law with Modern Languages (Italian) 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 (Italian) at Royal Holloway, University of London?
86% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.