LLB Law Senior Status at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

A graduate-entry accelerated law degree covering in two years the courses required to progress to the next stage of legal education. The programme attracts students from the UK, Ireland and North America and is popular with Canadians, with an optional Canadian Constitutional Law course supporting preparation for NCA challenge exams.

Department: School of Law | Duration: 2 years full-time | Intake: 2027/28 academic year | Study mode: full-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students study the modules required for the academic stage of legal qualification, with final-year options to specialise or take a broader view of law at local, national and international level.

Career pathways

Graduates go on to legal careers in Canada, the UK and Ireland, or progress to the solicitor or barrister vocational courses or to Master's study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a 2:2 Honours degree with 55% (or equivalent acceptable to the University) in any discipline; a law background is not required. Canadian applicants need an undergraduate degree from a recognised Canadian university, equating to a four-year Bachelor degree or three-year Baccalaureat with a cumulative GPA of at least 2.85/4, 5.5/9, 7.5/12 or 71.5% (pass mark 50). GCSE English Language grade C/4 or equivalent required. Graduate entry only. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,200 a year (2026/27). NI/ROI residency, LLB Senior Status full-time tuition; 2026/27 rate Source

International applicants: GBP 24,600 a year (2027/28). International and EU Other rate Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years full-time

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