- UCAS course code
- M100
- UCAS institution code
- M20
Bachelor of Laws (LLB)
LLB Law
Duration: 3 Years Full-Time
Year of entry: 2026
UCAS course code: M100 / Institution code: M20
- Key features:
Scholarships available
Accredited course
- Typical A-level offer: A*AA
- Typical contextual A-level offer: AAB
- UK refugee/care-experienced offer: ABB
- Typical International Baccalaureate offer: 37 points overall with 7,6,6 at HL
Overview
Course overview
- Study at a globally recognised institution that brings together research-informed study and practice-led approaches to law.
- Gain hands-on experience by volunteering with professionals in our Justice Hub and Legal Advice Centre or through applied law options.
- Our degree supports you in entering the legal profession as a barrister through an award recognised by the Bar Standards Board, or in taking your first steps towards qualification as a solicitor through our collaboration with BARBRI to prepare you for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam after you graduate.
- Learn how the world of legal services is changing through courses focusing on Law in Practice, Law in Action and LegalTech.
- Ranked among the UK’s top 10 for Law and Legal Studies (QS World Rankings by Subject 2024).
- The University of Manchester has an excellent reputation for employability. For the past 5 years, we have been in the UK's Top Two most targeted universities by the UK's top 100 employers (High Fliers Graduate Market Report, 2020-2024).
Open days
Contact details
- School/Faculty
- School of Social Sciences
- Telephone
- +44 (0) 161 306 0100
- School/Faculty overview
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Entry requirements
A-level
A*AA, including at least one of the following A-Level subjects (preference will be given to applicants studying two of these subjects):
Accounting; Economics; Finance; Business Studies; Development Studies; Government and Politics; Economic and Social History; Mathematics; Anthropology; Sociology; Philosophy; Religious Studies; English Language; English Literature; Geography; Psychology; Classical Civilisation; History; Archaeology; Communication Studies; Environmental Studies; World Development; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Modern Languages.
We accept native language A Levels providing they are taken in the same sitting as your other subjects. We will not accept thecombination of Mathematics, Further Mathematics and a native language.
We accept the WJEC Level 3 Applied Diploma in Criminology as equivalent to an A-level if taken alongside two full A-levels (one of which must be grade A*) from the list of acceptable subjects above
Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken.
Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels.
A-level contextual offer
AAB, including at least one of the following A-Level subjects (preference will be given to applicants studying two of these subjects):
Accounting; Economics; Finance; Business Studies; Development Studies; Government and Politics; Economic and Social History; Mathematics; Anthropology; Sociology; Philosophy; Religious Studies; English Language; English Literature; Geography; Psychology; Classical Civilisation; History; Archaeology; Communication Studies; Environmental Studies; World Development; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Modern Languages.
We accept native language A Levels providing they are taken in the same sitting as your other subjects. We will not accept thecombination of Mathematics, Further Mathematics and a native language.
Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken.
Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels.
Contextual offers are available for applicants who:
- live in the UK and will be under the age of 21 on 1 September of the year they will start their course; and
- live in an area of disadvantage or with low progression into higher education; and
- have attended a UK school or college for their GCSEs or A-levels (or equivalent qualifications) that has performed below the national average over multiple years.
See our contextual admissions page for full details and to check your eligibility.
UK refugee/care-experienced offer
BBB, including at least one of the following A-Level subjects (preference will be given to applicants studying two of these subjects):
Accounting; Economics; Finance; Business Studies; Development Studies; Government and Politics; Economic and Social History; Mathematics; Anthropology; Sociology; Philosophy; Religious Studies; English Language; English Literature; Geography; Psychology; Classical Civilisation; History; Archaeology; Communication Studies; Environmental Studies; World Development; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Modern Languages.
We accept native language A Levels providing they are taken in the same sitting as your other subjects. We will not accept thecombination of Mathematics, Further Mathematics and a native language.
Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken.
Applicants taking A Levels are normally expected to offer three full A Levels. If you’re taking more than three A Levels, these won’t be included in your offer. We will only make offers consisting of three A Levels.
UK refugee/care-experienced offers are available for applicants who:
- have been looked after in care for more than three months; or
- have been granted refugee status by the UK government or have been issued a UK visa under one of the Ukrainian schemes (Homes for Ukraine, Ukraine Family Scheme or Ukraine Extension Scheme).
See our contextual admissions page for full details and to check your eligibility.
International Baccalaureate
37 points overall. 7,6,6 in Higher Level subjects
Applicants studying the International Baccalaureate Career Related Programme (IBCP) should contact the admissions team prior to applying so that their academic profile can be considered.
GCSE/IGCSE
Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of Literacy and Numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade 4 or C in GCSE/IGCSE English Language and Mathematics. GCSE/IGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/IGCSE English Language.
Please note that if you hold English as a second language IGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of our acceptable equivalent English Language qualifications or achieve a higher grade in your IGCSE than the one stated above. Please contact the admissions team in your academic School for clarification.
Other entry requirements
Other entry requirements exist for this course. You may view these by selecting from the list below.
Country-specific entry requirements
We accept a range of qualifications from different countries. For detailed information please refer to our country-specific requirements and requirements for foundation years .
For general requirements not listed above see Accepted entry qualifications from your country .
Still need help? Email us at ug-law@manchester.ac.uk
English language requirements
All applicants to the University (from the UK and Overseas) are required to show evidence of English Language proficiency. The minimum English Language requirement for this course is either:
- IELTS 7 with a minimum 6.5 in each subtest or equivalent
- An acceptable equivalent qualification.
Please note that if you hold English as a second language IGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of our acceptable equivalent English Language qualifications or achieve a higher grade in your IGCSE than the one stated above. Please contact the academic School for clarification.
If you need to improve your English language skills to meet the entry requirements for your academic course, the University Centre for Academic English (UCAE) summer pre-sessional courses can help. Check if your academic course offers the option of taking a pre-sessional course on the UCAE page .
The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requires that every student requiring a visa to study in the UK must show evidence of a minimum level of English Language (common European Framework (CEFR B2 level) to be granted a Student Route visa (previously known as a Tier 4 visa) to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level.
In addition, our academic Schools/Departments may require applicants to demonstrate English proficiency above the B2 level. Further information about our English Language policy, including a list of some of the English Language qualifications we accept, can be found here .
English language test validity
Fees and funding
Fees
Fees for entry in 2026 have not yet been set. For entry in 2025 the tuition fees were £9,535 per annum for home students, and are expected to increase slightly for 2026 entry.
Policy on additional costs
All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme. Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application. Further information can be found in the University's Policy on additional costs incurred by students on undergraduate and postgraduate taught programmes (PDF document, 91KB).
Scholarships/sponsorships
Application and selection
How to apply
Advice to applicants
Any exceptional circumstances (eg illness prior, ongoing or at the time of your exams) surrounding your application should be included in your personal statement and backed up in your academic reference or the Law School should be informed in writing prior to your examination results.
Home-schooled applicants
If you have followed a non-standard educational route and have been, for example, educated at home, your application will be considered against the standard entry criteria of the course to which you applied. You will be required to demonstrate that you meet the academic entry requirements as specified for the course. We will also require a reference which should be written by somebody who knows you well enough, in an official capacity, to write about you and your suitability for higher education. Please refer to UCAS for further information: UCAS reference guidelines
How your application is considered
Your UCAS application is always considered as a whole; taking into account your qualifications, personal statement and reference.
We consider the Widening Participation status of applicants while assessing applications; borderline candidates holding a WP or WP Plus flag are given further consideration.
Deferrals
Applications for deferred entry are normally considered. The admissions tutor will be looking for valid reasons for deferral (eg financial, relevant work experience, charity work).
Policy for applicants who resit their qualifications
Re-applications
Transfers
Course details
Course description
LLB Law offers a distinctive approach to legal education from a globally recognised institution that brings together research-informed study and practice-led approaches to law.
You will study the foundations of law in England and Wales, as well as your specific interests by choosing from a broad range of optional units offered by our diverse team of academics and practitioners. You will be challenged to analyse and critique the law, and understand the social, economic, ethical and political contexts in which it operates.
The course enables you to develop the skills, knowledge and experience to be highly employable, and gives you the confidence to forge your own professional development beyond undergraduate study, whether you have ambitions to practise law or enter a different field of work.
Our Justice Hub is a centre for excellence in clinical legal education and offers free legal advice to members of the public. Volunteering here gives you the opportunity to contribute to our partnerships with the public, charitable and private sectors and play your part in our commitment to social responsibility.
Learning through reflection and collaboration, and applying your studies in practice, you can help contribute towards access to justice for some of the most vulnerable, marginalised and disadvantaged in society.
Studying at one of the UK's most globally connected universities means you gain a global perspective on law, reflected in our teaching and your experience as a member of our academic community.
Special features
Study our Introduction to Law and Legal Skills course to explore law's role in the world, using contemporary issues to inspire your learning and skills.
Volunteer at our Justice Hub
Get involved with our Justice Hub , comprising of the Legal Advice Centre, Manchester Free Legal Help, the Manchester Innocence Project and the Dementia Law Clinic.
It is a centre for excellence in clinical legal education and offers free legal advice to the public. You raise awareness of issues of access to justice, while empowering individuals to take control of their legal problems.
Shape the future through LegalTech
Engage with LegalTech throughout your studies, exploring cutting-edge digital futures to gain a greater understanding of this new area of legal practice.
Gain a global perspective
Experience and understand different legal cultures and perspectives, broaden your studies, and discover different disciplines and styles of education through Study Abroad .
We have excellent relationships with numerous partner universities across the world.
Community beyond the classroom
Make the most of your time at Manchester with our student-led societies. They are a great way to meet students, connect with prospective employers and enhance your CV through organised events.
Teaching and learning
Our teaching is driven by active and innovative approaches to learning, aimed at inspiring and supporting you as you develop throughout your degree.
You will be challenged to reflect on what you are taught to develop intellectual independence and graduate skills.
Contact time of lectures, seminars, and workshops amount to a minimum of 10 hours per week.
In total, you will spend about 40 hours per week studying, comprised of taught sessions and guided independent learning.
Lectures are delivered to a large cohort of students, covering an overview of a particular subject.
Workshops and seminars are integral to our active learning and research-oriented approach.
In small groups, you discuss, present, and apply the law based on what you have learnt.
Our teaching is enhanced by our virtual learning environment which enables you to engage with peers, academics and interactive content to further your studies.
You will develop independent and teamworking skills, furthering your knowledge through research and learning to communicate complex concepts to a range of audiences.
You will be encouraged to respond to feedback from peers and staff to apply your understanding of the law in your academic work.
Your experience and wellbeing are an integral aspect of our teaching and learning.
To ensure that you feel supported, we provide you with an Academic Advisor, a Peer Mentor, and a student representative to present student views and experiences in regular staff and student committee meetings.
Find out more about our approach to teaching and learning
Coursework and assessment
Through your assessments, you will demonstrate graduate skills that prepare you for a range of careers. Methods of assessments include:
- exams;
- coursework;
- short exercises or written pieces such as case reports and reflective diaries;
- problem-based multiple choice questions;
- oral presentations;
- portfolios and project work.
We will support you through detailed feedback to help you improve and progress in your studies.
Course content for year 1
You will study four full-year 30 credit subjects:
- Introduction to Law and Legal Skills;
- Contract Law;
- Criminal Law;
- Public Law.
Course units for year 1
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
| Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAWS10160 | 30 | Mandatory | |
| LAWS10210 | 30 | Mandatory | |
| LAWS10320 | 30 | Mandatory | |
| LAWS10530 | 30 | Mandatory |
Course content for year 2
- Land Law (30 credits);
- Law of Torts (30 credits).
You will also select three 20-credit subjects from a range of specially designed units which develop your foundational studies. The current units offered are:
- Human Rights
- Law in a Global Context
- Principles and Practice of Commercial Law
- Law in Practice (simulated)
You will continue to develop legal and academic skills that will enable you to reach your full potential in your final year.
Course units for year 2
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
| Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAWS20250 | 30 | Mandatory | |
| LAWS20760 | 30 | Mandatory | |
| LAWS20880 | 20 | Optional | |
| LAWS21020 | 20 | Optional | |
| LAWS22040 | 20 | Optional | |
| LAWS23050 | 20 | Optional |
Course content for year 3
In your final year, you will select six 20-credit subjects which consider specialised and in-depth areas of law and legal practice. Our optional subjects give you the opportunity to engage with our world-leading research specialisms.
You also have a choice to write a dissertation in place of one of these courses and to take options from elsewhere in the Faculty of Humanities and the University College for Interdisciplinary Learning.
Please note that course units available are subject to change annually.
Students wishing to satisfy the professional requirements for the academic stage of training for the Bar Standards Board must take certain course units.
Course units for year 3
The course unit details given below are subject to change, and are the latest example of the curriculum available on this course of study.
| Title | Code | Credit rating | Mandatory/optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAWS30001 | 20 | Optional | |
| LAWS30012 | 20 | Optional | |
| LAWS30121 | 20 | Optional | |
| LAWS30201 | 20 | Optional | |
| LAWS30252 | 20 | Optional | |
| LAWS30272 | 20 | Optional | |
| LAWS30292 | 20 | Optional | |
| LAWS30322 | 20 | Optional | |
| LAWS30382 | 20 | Optional | |
| LAWS30451 | 20 | Optional | |
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What our students say
Facilities
You will have access to first-class facilities to learn and practice your skills, both independently and with other students.
Moot court
Our moot court allows you to enhance your practical application of the law in a simulated court environment alongside your peers and legal experts.
Library
You can access our specialist law library, in addition to one of the best-resourced academic libraries in the UK
Justice Hub
Get the best possible start to your legal career with our Justice Hub network. Develop your values, ethics and civic engagement in:
- the Legal Advice Centre ;
- the Dementia Law Clinic;
- the Manchester Innocence Project;
- Manchester Free Legal Help.
You can also choose to study Law in Practice and Law in Action, and apply take part in the Justice Hub Vacation Scheme.
Disability support
Careers
Career opportunities
The Law School embeds employability across its courses and has excellent links with legal professions, business and the public sector. Our graduates have an impressive record of securing employment.
The award-winning Justice Hub provides opportunities for you to volunteer, putting your legal knowledge into practice by undertaking legal advice work.
Our students have achieved success in national and international mooting and client interviewing competitions and are encouraged and supported by staff and peers.
We run employability sessions giving you the opportunity to meet employers and offer workshops delivered by in-house specialists. You will benefit from unique training, networking and skills development opportunities.
Careers Service
The University has its own dedicated and award-winning Careers Service that works closely with Law to provide specialist advice tailored to you, offering insights into careers in the legal sector as well as other top employers.
You will have full access to the Careers Service as a student and for two years after you graduate, providing opportunities to help boost your employability
Solicitors Qualifying Exam preparation
The Law School has collaborated with global legal education provider BARBRI to offer our students and alumni a comprehensive preparation programme for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE). This collaboration creates a pathway to qualify as a solicitor, learning from BARBRI's industry-leading legal education to prepare for the SQE.
BARBRI offer the prep courses at The University of Manchester at least twice per year on a full-time and part-time basis to support those working alongside their studies.
Recognition by the Bar Standards Board
You will have the opportunity to study courses that cover the foundations of legal knowledge, which are necessary to satisfy the academic component of training to become a barrister in England and Wales.
Regulated by the Office for Students
The University of Manchester is regulated by the Office for Students (OfS). The OfS aims to help students succeed in Higher Education by ensuring they receive excellent information and guidance, get high quality education that prepares them for the future and by protecting their interests. More information can be found at the OfS website.
You can find regulations and policies relating to student life at The University of Manchester, including our Degree Regulations and Complaints Procedure, on our regulations website.