University of Brighton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Studying law is thought-provoking and challenging, as it blends traditional legal studies with philosophy, sociology and politics. A law degree allows you to think about the impact the law has on our everyday lives, government operations, private industry and around the world. Brighton Law School prepares you for work in the real world, whether that’s in a legal career or a related role. You’ll develop practical legal skills such as mooting, negotiation and client interviewing, but also transferable skills like public speaking, that will make you a well-prepared and desirable candidate for employers. You’ll also have a unique opportunity to gain work experience in our pro bono legal clinic in your third year. This course is one of three LLB courses offered by Brighton Law School, alongside Law with Business LLB(Hons) and Law with Criminology LLB(Hons). Top reasons to study at Brighton Law School:
- Practice-led learning – build applied legal skills and gain work experience in our pro-bono legal clinic.
- Subject streams – led by our legal experts, you can develop your understanding of Human Rights Law, Criminal Law and Practice, Commercial Law, and Legal Practice.
- Employability – we prepare you for practice through academic, professional and public engagement, plus classroom, assessment and extracurricular activities.
- Customisable degree – a variety of option modules means you can customise your studies to your interests and career aspirations.
- Collaboration between staff and students – our passionate teaching team works with our students and the legal profession to ensure that our degrees are tailored to what works for students and employers.
Modules
Legal Systems, Skills and Methods, Law of Torts, Public Law, Contract Law, Business Law and Practice, Professional Legal Practice, Criminal Law, Equity and Trusts, European Union Law, Land Law
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points
A level - BCC - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 15 credits M: 24 credits P: 6 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification. |
Review our English Language requirements
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £13842* | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £13842* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Please note that the £13,842 international fee is for classroom based courses and provisional for 2023. For lab based courses a higher fee of £14,892 applies. EU students will be charged international fees unless they have settled status awarded by the UK Government's Settlement Scheme.
Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and are subject to an annual increase of no more than 5% or RPI (whichever is the greater). The annual increase for UK/EU students, who are subject to regulated fees, will increase no more than the statutory maximum fee.
The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full-time or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. If your course includes a sandwich year option you will pay a reduced fee during this year; £1,370 for home students and £2,120 for international students.
All fees should be checked against the information listed on the course page on our website: www.brighton.ac.uk/courses as specific details will be included there. You may have to pay additional costs during your studies. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. A summary of the costs that you may be expected to pay, and what is included in your fees, can be found on our website.
Provider information
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT