LLB Law
About this course
LLB(Hons) in Law. Core topics include Research Methods, Legal Analysis, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course offers optional modules for specialisation in the second and third year, and a sandwich placement year is available. Students practise legal submissions in mock courtrooms and undertake a Student Lawyer Module involving external engagement with legal organisations.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English, or equivalent. Tariff points: 112 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you'll need in our English Language requirements. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. BTEC: No specific subjects required. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No specific subjects required.
What students say
Based on about 129 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 265 students who started
- Continued on course: 72%
- Gained a higher qualification: 22%
- Left higher education: 3%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 33 graduates who answered
- Working: 68%
- Working and studying: 14%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Legal professionals: 30%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 225 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 11%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 53%
- Wales: 11%
Who gets in
Based on about 285 students who started
- A levels: 61%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 6%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 32%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Public Law
- Criminal Law
- Law of Torts
- Contract Law
- Land Law
- Commercial Law (Business and Commercial pathway)
- Environmental Law and Sustainability (International and Social Justice pathway)*
- Prepare for Practice (Professional Practice pathway)
- Sexual Offences and Offending (International and Social Justice pathway).*
- Commercial Law**
- Cyberlaw
- Employment Law
- Environmental Law and Sustainability**
- Migration Law and Policy
- Prepare for Practice**
- Public International Law
- Sexual Offences and Offending.**
- Student Lawyer Module
- Advocacy and Evidence
- Company Law in Context
- Criminal Justice
- Equality and the Law
- Equity and Trusts***
- European Union Law in Context***
- Extended Research Project
- Family Law
- Intellectual Property
- International Business Law
- International Human Rights Law
- Law of Financial Crime
- Practising as a Solicitor
- Succession Law
- Business and Commercial
- International and Social Justice
- Professional Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of LLB Law at UWE Bristol earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £36,500. The £29,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Law.
What do graduates of LLB Law at UWE Bristol do next?
88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on LLB Law at UWE Bristol?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for LLB Law at UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 108 UCAS points.
Does LLB Law at UWE Bristol include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on LLB Law at UWE Bristol?
72% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.