LLB (Hons) at Manchester Metropolitan University

Programme overview

Law underpins society and the LLB (Hons) degree gives you deep insight into society, from criminal justice to economy, while equipping you with the skills that will last throughout your career. Thanks to our teaching team’s wide range of specialisms , from sports law to constitutional law, we offer exciting option modules beyond the core curriculum. Connect with top law firms, chambers, and professional mentors, from Eversheds to Deloitte, through networking events and career guidance.

Faculty: Faculty of Business and Law | Department: Manchester Law School | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement; 4 years with overseas study; 4 years with foundation | Study mode: full-time, placement year available | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Manchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The LLB (Hons) at Manchester Met is your first step towards a dynamic and impactful legal career. This course equips you with the skills and knowledge employers look for in today's legal industry. Year 1 core: Legal Systems and Professional Life, Principles of Constitutional Law, Principles of Contract Law, Principles of Tort Law. Year 2 core: EU Law in Context, Critical Approaches, Land Law, Criminal Law, Digital Legal Landscapes, Equity and Trusts, Global Perspectives and Human Rights; options: Business Law And Practice, Employment Law, Family Law and Society. Year 3 core: Applied Ethics in Law, Legal Research and Project Management, Legal Research Projects or Dissertation; options: Company Law, Equalities Law, Intellectual Property Law, Mooting, UK Sports Law, Environmental Law, Global Corporations: Power, Politics, Ethics And Governance, International Criminal Law, International Human Rights Law, Law of Evidence, Medical Law, Parents, Children and the Law.

Career pathways

With an undergraduate law degree you could work in roles such as: Legal executive. Paralegal.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A levels - BBB or equivalent, to include at least one relevant A level (relevant subjects exclude Art, Design or Performance subjects, Media Studies, Business/Business Studies, General Studies). Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma – DDM in either Applied Law or Business (Law). Other subjects are not accepted for this qualification. IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 30 or minimum 120 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered. A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course. GCSE grade 5 or equivalent in English language. and GCSE grade 4/ C or equivalent in mathematics. IB: IB Diploma with minimum 30 points overall or minimum 120 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics. Manchester Law School is unable to consider UCAS applications for advanced entry (direct entry to Year 2 or Year 3). In your application, you should outline your reason for choosing to study Law. IELTS: 6.5 overall with no individual element below 5.5.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Standard UK and Channel Islands full-time fee for 2027/28 as stated on the course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement; 4 years with overseas study; 4 years with foundation

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com

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