LLB Law and Modern Languages at University of Bristol

Programme overview

Our Law School is based within a top 10 UK university (QS World University Rankings 2026). Our highly ranked law degree will give you a solid foundation of legal knowledge and an opportunity to explore a wide range of legal topics. For three years of the programme, you'll be taught in the vibrant and welcoming city of Bristol by world-leading academics from around the globe; experts who are actively impacting law, policy and practice in the UK and internationally.

What you will study

The course is structured to help you think, write, reason and argue like a lawyer with an international outlook, while gaining a rich understanding of language, literature, history and culture. It will also help you develop key skills in research and analysis. Your first-year law units will introduce you to core areas of English and Welsh law, such as contract and constitutional law.

Career pathways

Combining excellence in teaching, research and employability, you will graduate with strong legal, analytical and reasoning skills, ready for success in legal and non-legal sectors. Many graduates go on to secure training contracts with international law firms and pupillages at barristers' chambers, while others pursue roles in business, finance, technology, human rights, government and the media.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level standard offer: A*AA or A*A*B, including B in the intended language of study (French, Spanish or German). Where a candidate is not taking an A-level in a modern language, we may accept A*AA or A*A*B plus a standalone language qualification at CEFR level B1. Further details available on our Modern language requirements page. A-level contextual offer: AAB including B in the intended language of study (French, Spanish or German). Where a candidate is not taking an A-level in a modern language, we may accept AAB plus a standalone language qualification at CEFR level B1. Further details available on our Modern language requirements page. BTEC: D*DD in any Applied General. IB Diploma: 38 points overall with 18 at Higher Level including 5 at Higher Level in the intended language of study (French, Spanish or German). Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers: Advanced Higher: AA including A in the intended language of study (French, Spanish or German), and Higher: AAAAA. GCSE: No specific subjects required. English language: IELTS 7.0 overall with 7.0 in writing and 6.5 in all other skills (or equivalent). Apply through UCAS (course code MR20).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

International applicants: GBP 26,500 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for 2027 entry; subject to annual review. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/

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