LLB Law with Philosophy
Royal Holloway, University of London
About this course
LLB in Law and Philosophy. Core topics include Research Methods and Legal Analysis. The first year covers core modules across both disciplines, with optional modules available in the second and third years. The degree is recognised as a qualifying law degree for barrister training under the Common Protocol between the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB-ABB (Required subjects: We require English Language and Mathematics GCSE at grade 4 (C)) IB: 6,6,5 at Higher level OR 34 points overall.
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What students say
Based on about 41 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 70 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 87%
- Left higher education: 13%
What graduates do next
Based on about 16 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- 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: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- East of England: 10%
- London: 55%
- South East: 25%
- South West: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
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
- Introduction to Modern Philosophy
- Problems of Knowledge
- Land Law
- Law of Tort
- Criminal Law
- Kant
- Mind and World
- Introduction to European Philosophy 2: The Critique of Idealism
- Varieties of Scepticism
- Empiricism and Rationalism
- Contemporary Epistemology
- Philosophy of Medicine and Bioethics
- European Union Law
- Equity and the Law of Trusts
- Law Dissertation
- Company Law
- Medical Law
- Advocacy and Court Practice
- Jurisprudence
- Intellectual Property Law
- Asylum and Immigration
- Philosophy and the Arts
- Feminist Philosophy
- Hegel
- Phenomenology
- Pragmatism and World Problems
- Freedom of Expression: Concepts and Controversies
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of LLB Law with Philosophy at Royal Holloway, University of London earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £39,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Law.
What do graduates of LLB Law with Philosophy at Royal Holloway, University of London do next?
80% 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 Royal Holloway, University of London?
88% 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 Royal Holloway, University of London?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
Is LLB Law with Philosophy 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 Philosophy 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 Philosophy at Royal Holloway, University of London?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.