🎓 Durham University – LLB Law (M101)

📘 Course Overview

The LLB Law at Durham University is a three-year full-time programme that provides a comprehensive understanding of English law. The course combines academic rigour with practical skills development, preparing students for careers in legal practice, international law, policy, and related fields. Students can also transfer to the four-year LLB Law with Year Abroad programme after completing the first year.

🧠 Structure and Modules

Year 1 (Level 1):

• Introduction to English Law and Legal Method
  
  

• UK Constitutional Law
  
  

• Contract Law
  
  

• Tort Law
  
  

• European Union Law
  
  

• The Individual and the State
  
  

Year 2 (Level 2):

• Land Law
  
  

• Advanced Issues in Public Law
  
  

• Administrative Law
  
  

• Optional modules such as Religion and Law, Criminal Justice, or Legal Theory
  
  

Year 3 (Level 3):

• Specialist optional modules in areas such as Human Rights Law, International Law, Commercial Law, Employment Law
  
  

• Dissertation or independent research project
  
  

🎯 Entry Requirements

• A-levels: A*AA (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking)
  
  

• International Baccalaureate: 38 points with at least 6,6,6 in Higher Level subjects
  
  

• BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: D*DD
  
  

• LNAT is required for entry
  
  

✅ Professional Accreditation

• The LLB satisfies the academic stage required for progression to both solicitor and barrister training.
  
  

• Completion of the course provides eligibility to take the professional stage (Solicitors Qualifying Examination or Bar training) required for legal practice.
  
  

🌍 Study Abroad Option

• Students can transfer to the LLB Law with Year Abroad programme after the first year.
  
  

• The third year is spent studying at an approved overseas university, offering international legal perspectives and experience.