🎓 University of Newcastle – LLB Law (Honours) & Variants (UCAS code M101 etc.)

📘 Course Overview

At Newcastle Law School you’ll study a three-year full-time LLB (Honours) Law programme, with the option to convert this into a four-year degree by taking a placement year or an international exchange. The course aims to build your foundations in law, legal reasoning, research, drafting, negotiation, and client interviewing. You’ll also get real-world experience through pro bono work, mooting, and placements.

🧠 Structure and Modules

Stage 1 (Year 1):

• Core legal subjects (foundations) such as Contract Law, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Public Law, Law & Ethics, UK & EU Law
  
  

• Legal institutions & method; developing legal research and writing skills
  
  

Stage 2 (Year 2):

• Compulsory subjects include Land Law, Criminal Law, Tort Law, Equity & Trusts
  
  

• Optional/elective modules from a broad selection: things like Public International Law, Criminology & Criminal Justice, Law & History, Gender & Law, Sports Law, Medicine, Law & Bioethics etc.
  
  

Stage 3 (Year 3):

• Mostly elective/specialist modules allowing you to tailor your degree
  
  

• Option to undertake a Dissertation or large independent research project
  
  

• Possibility of non-law module options in the final year
  
  

If you choose the 4-year route, you’ll insert either a placement year or a year abroad before the final stage.

🎯 Entry Requirements

• A-Levels: Typically AAA
  
  

• International Baccalaureate: 34 points
  
  

• Newcastle offers contextual or alternative offers in some cases
  
  

• Requirements include strong performance in English or essay-based subjects
  
  

• For international students: proof of English language proficiency
  
  

✅ What Makes Newcastle Law Stand Out

• Strong practical legal skills training: client interviewing, negotiation, drafting etc.
  
  

• Excellent extra-curricular opportunities: pro bono projects, mooting, work placements
  
  

• Flexibility via placement or study abroad year
  
  

• Variety of specialist electives letting you explore legal areas of interest
  
  

• Good employability outcomes: many graduates in employment or further study soon after finishing