🎓 LLB Law – University of Manchester

📚 Course Overview

The University of Manchester’s LLB Law is a three-year qualifying law degree that provides a solid foundation in legal principles, reasoning, and research. The course combines academic rigour with real-world relevance, preparing students for careers in law, business, government, or international sectors.

The degree is accredited by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and the Bar Standards Board (BSB), making it a qualifying law degree in England and Wales.

 

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🧠 Course Structure

Year 1 (Foundations of Law)

• Contract Law
  
  

• Criminal Law
  
  

• Public Law
  
  

• Law of Obligations (Tort)
  
  

• Legal Methods and Systems
  
  

• Foundations of Legal Knowledge and Skills
  
  

Year 2 (Intermediate Stage)

• Land Law
  
  

• European Union Law
  
  

• Equity and Trusts
  
  

• Legal Research Skills
  
  

• Optional modules such as:
  
  

• Human Rights Law
  
  

• Family Law
  
  

• Employment Law
  
  

• Medical Law
  
  

• Environmental Law
  
  

Year 3 (Advanced and Specialist Study)

• Advanced optional modules such as:
  
  

• Company Law
  
  

• International Law
  
  

• Jurisprudence
  
  

• Intellectual Property Law
  
  

• Criminology and Criminal Justice
  
  

• Law, Technology and Ethics
  
  

• Dissertation (optional)
  
  

 

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⚖️ Key Pathways

Students can choose between:

• LLB Law (Standard) – 3 years
  
  

• LLB Law with Politics, Law with Criminology, or Law with Business – joint honours degrees
  
  

• LLB Law with International Study – includes a year abroad
  
  

• LLB Law with Foundation Year – 4 years, for students who need an additional preparatory year
  
  

 

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📋 Entry Requirements

A-levels

• Standard offer: AAA
  
  

• Contextual offer: AAB
  
  

• No specific subjects required, but essay-based subjects like English, History, or Politics are recommended.
  
  

International Baccalaureate (IB)

• 37 points overall, with 6,6,6 at Higher Level.
  
  

GCSE Requirements

• English Language and Mathematics at grade 6 (B) or above.
  
  

English Language Proficiency

• IELTS: Overall 7.0, minimum 6.5 in each component.
  
  

• TOEFL iBT: Overall 100, minimum 25 in writing.
  
  

 

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🧾 Qualification & Accreditation

• The LLB is a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD) recognised by the SRA and BSB.
  
  

• Graduates can progress to the SQE (Solicitors Qualifying Examination) or Bar Training Course.
  
  

• Students gain essential legal research and advocacy experience through mooting and pro bono work.
  
  

 

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🌍 Additional Features

• Duration: 3 years (or 4 years with study abroad).
  
  

• Study Abroad: Opportunities in Europe, the USA, Australia, and Asia.
  
  

• Assessment: Combination of exams, essays, coursework, and presentations.
  
  

• Legal Experience: Manchester’s Justice Hub offers real client experience through legal advice clinics and pro bono projects.
  
  

• No Interview or LNAT Required: Admissions are based on academic merit and personal statement.