LLB Law with a Language
About this course
LLB (Hons) in Law and Modern Languages, combining the study of law with a modern language. Core topics include Legal Analysis, Ethics & Professional Practice, Global & Comparative Perspective, and Research Methods. The course covers Contract Law, Tort Law and the English Legal System alongside modules in Globalisation, Law and Sustainability. Students select one language from Arabic, British Sign Language, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese or Spanish, and can undertake work experience through the Sussex Law Clinics.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB or ABB IB: 34 points
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What students say
Based on about 28 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 78%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 56%
- South East: 27%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other qualifications: 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, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Contract Law
- Tort Law
- English Legal System
- Arabic Beginners A
- British Sign Language and Deaf Culture 1A
- Chinese Beginners A
- French Beginners A
- French For Professional Purposes 1A
- French Intermediate A
- German Beginners A
- Italian Beginners A
- Japanese Beginners A
- Spanish Beginners A
- Spanish for Professional Purposes 1A
- Spanish Intermediate A
- Arabic Beginners B
- British Sign Language and Deaf Culture 1B
- Chinese Beginners B
- French Beginners B
- French For Professional Purposes 1B
- French Intermediate B
- German Beginners B
- Globalisation, Law and Sustainability
- Italian Beginners B
- Japanese Beginners B
- Justice, Equality and Society
- Spanish for Professional Purposes 1B
- Spanish Intermediate B
- Criminal Law
- Land Law
- Public Law I: Constitutional and Administrative Law Advanced
- Arabic Intermediate A
- British Sign Language and Deaf Culture 2A
- Chinese Intermediate A
- French Advanced A
- French for Professional Purposes 2A
- French Intermediate A
- German Intermediate A
- Italian Intermediate A
- Japanese Intermediate A
- Spanish Advanced A
- Spanish for Professional Purposes 2A
- Spanish Intermediate A
- Arabic Intermediate B
- British Sign Language and Deaf Culture 2B
- Business Law and Practice
- Chinese Intermediate B
- Commercial Contract Law in Practice
- Foundations of Canadian Law (Adv)
- Foundations of International Law
- French Advanced B
- French for Professional Purposes 2B
- French Intermediate B
- German Intermediate B
- Italian Intermediate B
- Japanese Intermediate B
- Law, Innovation and Technology
- Legal Research Project
- Power, the State and the Individual (Advanced)
- Spanish Advanced B
- Spanish for Professional Purposes 2B
- Spanish Intermediate B
- European Union Law
- Clinical Legal Education
- Dissertation
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Arabic Advanced A
- Aspects of Commercial Law
- British Sign Language and Deaf Culture 3A
- Canadian Administrative Law (Aut)
- Child Law
- Chinese Advanced A
- Company Law 1
- Criminology
- Fashion Law
- French Advanced A
- French for Professional Purposes 2A
- French For Professional Purposes 3A
- German Advanced A
- Global Business Law and Regulation
- Human Rights 1: International and Regional Frameworks
- Immigration & Asylum Law
- Intellectual Property: Copyright and Related Rights
- International Trade Law
- Italian Advanced A
- Japanese Advanced A
- Law of Evidence
- Spanish Advanced A
- Spanish for Professional Purposes 2A
- Spanish for Professional Purposes 3A
- Sports Law 1
- Adult Family Law
- Arabic Advanced B
- British Sign Language and Deaf Culture 3B
- Canadian Constitutional Law (Advanced)
- Chinese Advanced B
- Commercial Sales Law
- Company Law 2
- Contemporary Issues in Healthcare Law
- Crime and Punishment
- French Advanced B
- French for Professional Purposes 2B
- French For Professional Purposes 3B
- German Advanced B
- Global Business Law and Regulation Advanced
- Global Perspectives on Terrorism and Counter Terrorism B
- Human Rights 2: Critical Perspectives
- Intellectual Property: Industrial Property
- International Business Transactions
- Internet Law and Regulation
- Italian Advanced B
- Japanese Advanced B
- Justice During and After Conflict
- Law of Succession (Spr)
- Legal Ethics and Professional Conduct
- Spanish Advanced B
- Spanish for Professional Purposes 2B
- Spanish for Professional Purposes 3B
- The Criminal Process
- The Legal Regulation of Sexual Relationships
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of LLB Law with a Language at University of Sussex earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £40,000. The £33,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Law.
What do graduates of LLB Law with a Language at University of Sussex do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on LLB Law with a Language at University of Sussex?
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 a Language at University of Sussex?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 123 UCAS points.
Is LLB Law with a Language at University of Sussex 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 a Language at University of Sussex 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 a Language at University of Sussex?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.