LLB Law with Sociology
Royal Holloway, University of London
About this course
LLB in Sociology and Law, combining the study of legal systems with sociological theory. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Legal Analysis, and Social & Cultural Analysis. The programme includes practical legal skills such as mooting, client interviewing, and negotiation, plus a research methods module. Optional modules span Medical Law, Company Law, and Sociology of Health and Illness, with a law dissertation.
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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.
What students say
Based on about 175 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 109 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 52%
- Working and studying: 13%
- Further study: 16%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 9%
- Sales occupations: 9%
- Administrative occupations: 7%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 78%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 61%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 46%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 30%
- South East: 40%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
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
- Introduction to Sociology
- English Legal System
- Professional and Legal Skills
- Academic Integrity
- Land Law
- Law of Tort
- Criminal Law
- Data Analysis for Social Scientists
- Sociology of Contemporary Society
- Research Methods for Social Scientists
- European Union Law
- Equity and the Law of Trusts
- Law Dissertation
- Company Law
- Medical Law
- Advocacy and Court Practice
- Law of Evidence
- International and Comparative Human Rights Law
- Public International Law
- Family Law
- Jurisprudence
- Sociology of Health and Illness
- Sociology of Health and Illness 2
- Youth in Society: Deviance and Delinquency
- Children, Society and Risk
- Lost in Music: The Sociology of Popular Music
- Race, Ethnicity and Migration
- Intellectual Property Law
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of LLB Law with Sociology at Royal Holloway, University of London earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £34,000. The £28,500 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Sociology.
What do graduates of LLB Law with Sociology 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 Sociology at Royal Holloway, University of London?
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 with Sociology at Royal Holloway, University of London?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 144 UCAS points.
Is LLB Law with Sociology 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 Sociology 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 Sociology at Royal Holloway, University of London?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.