Explore the fundamental principles of law in England and Wales on a law degree designed to enable prospective lawyers to obtain the legal knowledge, skills and attributes needed to pursue a career in law, aligned with professional standards.
Our Law LLB (Hons) course scored 94% for teaching and 97% for academic support in the National Student Survey 2023. Our law courses were also ranked 2nd in the UK for teaching.
You’ll take part in engaging and stimulating teaching through our interactive and challenging teaching sessions. You’ll obtain knowledge and skills in key areas of the Law of England and Wales as well as gaining an insight into international law. You can also specialise in a range of subjects including family law, company law, intellectual property law and human rights depending on your area of interest.
Through lectures, seminars and group work, you’ll put your learning to the test in class debates and mooting sessions. You’ll learn how to argue a case effectively in court, interview clients and negotiate agreements, benefitting from simulated trials and tribunals in our Moot Court Room. You can also take part in both internal and external mooting competitions and become part of our successful alumni of previous winners
You could spend a year on placement through the four year sandwich course option. You can also gain work experience throughout your studies, for example as a result of our collaboration with a local law firm on our Family Law module.
Put your theory into practice by advising real-life clients as part of our assessed Law Clinic. You’ll have the opportunity to shadow a solicitor offering legal advice. All focused on perfectly preparing you for when you graduate.
The University of Gloucestershire Law Clinic offers pro bono legal advice to business and members of the local community, including charities, staff and students. Students can become Legal Advisers and can assist with real cases, under the supervision of a practising solicitor.
Becoming a Legal Adviser is an invaluable opportunity to take part in experiential learning, enhance your attributes and competencies, and become career-ready.
Follow all of the latest course updates on our law blog.
This course is available to study with an integrated foundation year – an extra, introductory year at the beginning of the full degree. If you don’t meet the stated entry requirements or you’re returning to education, it could be a great option that enables you to study this course.
As well as an introduction to your subject, it will help you to develop valuable study skills, and communication, teamwork and problem-solving techniques, giving you the confidence and skills set you need to progress.
If you’re applying to study as an international student, an integrated foundation year can also support you to improve your English language skills alongside your studies.
To apply for this course with an integrated foundation year, select the ‘With foundation year’ study type from the options at the top of this page before clicking ‘Apply’.
104 UCAS tariff points, BCC at A levels, DMM at BTEC or a Merit in your T-Level.
If you are unsure whether we could make you an offer or you have any questions, just get in touch with our admissions team who will be able to advise you.
English Language or Literature and Maths Grade 4/C in GCSE (or equivalent) are normally required.
This course is available with an additional integrated foundation year. This four year option has lower entry requirements – see below – than the other study type/s available.
Typical offers
48 UCAS tariff points, DD at A levels, PPP at BTEC or a Pass in your T Level.
GCSEs
Grade C/4 in English Language/Literature and Mathematics, or equivalent (e.g. Level 2 Functional Skills).
To apply for the integrated foundation year degree, select the ‘With foundation year’ option from the study types listed at the top of this page before clicking ‘Apply’.
See course overview for more information about the interated foundation year option.
We welcome applications from mature students (aged 21 and over) and do not necessarily require the same academic qualifications as school leaving applicants, although some entry requirements may still apply for Professionally Accredited Courses. We accept Access to Higher Education Diplomas and make offers on an individual basis.
Please read the entry requirements for your country – and you’re welcome to contact our admissions team if you have questions.
Here's an example of the types of modules you'll study (the contents and structure of the course are reviewed occasionally, but it is unlikely that there will be significant change).
Module information is not available for this programme.
| Start date | Location | UCAS code |
Fee (UK) per year |
Fee (international) per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Oxstalls, Gloucester | M100 | £9,250 | £16,600 |
| Sep 2025 | Oxstalls, Gloucester | M100 | TBC | TBC |
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International students can benefit from a range of scholarships and bursaries across many undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. |
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Graduates from this course can go on to work as:
Our Law LLB (Hons) course scored 94% for teaching in the National Student Survey 2023.
Our Law LLB (Hons) course scored 97% for academic support in the National Student Survey 2023.
You’ll have access to real-world business experiences and challenges.
Our excellent professional links provide you with the opportunity to meet and network with local lawyers and legal professionals.
Solicitors in private practice, barristers, judges and in-house lawyers from large organisations such as HSBC and NATO will deliver inspiring lectures and give you real insight.
You can also visit the Royal Courts of Justice, Inns of Court, Parliament and city law firms. Real-world application is embedded throughout your degree, and you can take part in simulated trials and tribunals as well as mooting competitions.
In addition to your personal tutor assisting with your academic programme, they will help you identify extra-curricular opportunities to gain wider life skills. For example, placements, voluntary work, clubs, societies, sports and lots more. So not only do you graduate with a qualifying law degree, you’ll have practical legal experience, plus a wider exposure to life overall.
Our graduates have gone on to work for leading law firms across Bristol, Birmingham and London including the Magic Circle as well as for major consulting firms. One of our recent graduates also won the coveted Inns of Court scholarship to train as a barrister.
Students on this course will have the chance to get involved with our new student consultancy, ThreeSixty. Based at our state-of-the-art School of Business, you’ll get the opportunity to develop your graduate competencies and attributes by working with business, third sector and individuals on a consultancy basis, solving their challenges.
Gain new skills and develop innovative projects using cutting-edge facilities, labs and suites. Work with expert lecturers and professionals from across the industry.
Our law courses were ranked 2nd overall in the UK for teaching according to the National Student Survey 2023.
You are encouraged to undertake a 30-hour work experience placement in Level 4 to experience law in practice.
There is also the opportunity to do a year-long placement in a legal environment on our 4-year degree. Past students have undertaken their placements in local law firms and international charity organisations.
You’ll have access to guidance from the Your Future Plan (YFP) team throughout your placement search, and for the duration of your placement. You can either source your own placement or get support from the YFP team and your lecturers.
“I would say it is the lecturer support that made such a difference for me during my time at UoG. Whether it is due to small class sizes, their office open-door policy, or just their nature, they truly want every student to succeed and will go above and beyond to assist them.”
Natalie Warren, Law student
“At the University of Gloucestershire, those studying law will benefit from intellectually stimulating teaching, one-to-one student support from academic staff and a diverse range of assessment and extra-curricular opportunities. Our primary focus is on ensuring students enjoy their studies and graduate with the range of employability skills needed to succeed in their careers.”
Lottie Park-Morton, Senior Lecturer in Law
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