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Law at University of Sussex - UCAS

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2025 - 2026
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University of Sussex has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

About the course In this LLB, you’ll gain a solid grounding in English law as well as exploring international, European and Canadian law. You will also cover:

  • how the law regulates the relationship between the individual and the state
  • how the law responds to dealings between individuals and groups
  • theoretical and practical aspects of law.
You’re taught by research-active faculty, and will join a vibrant community with an active student law body. You may undertake training to offer legal advice to the public (under supervision) and, through the Sussex Law Clinics, you can gain valuable work experience of the law in action before you graduate. We also have links with leading law firms that sponsor our student competitions in national and international mooting, criminal advocacy, client interviewing, negotiation, mediation and legal debating. Find out more about our Law Clinics: https://www.sussex.ac.uk/law/clinical-legal-education Studying law develops your skills of analysis, argument and persuasion, equipping you for a variety of careers. Our supportive group of alumni are happy to provide career advice for current students. Successful completion of any of our law courses will provide you with a qualifying law degree. Accreditation This course satisfies the academic component of Bar training (subject to minimum pass marks and number of attempts). This degree acts as a gateway to further qualification as both a solicitor and a barrister. The Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) must be taken by graduates wishing to become a solicitor.
  • This course satisfies the academic component for BSB purposes (subject to minimum pass marks and number of attempts).
Find out more: https://www.barstandardsboard.org.uk/
  • This course satisfies the academic component for SRA purposes (subject to minimum pass marks and number of attempts).
Find out more: https://www.sra.org.uk/ About Sussex Our courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, you'll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution. Location Study on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London.

Modules

See the modules you will study by year by going to the 'view course details' link.

How to apply

29Jan

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

Course code:
M100
Institution code:
S90
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6Including at least 5.5 in each component. We accept IELTS One Skills Retake. We do not accept IELTS Online.
PTE Academic59Including at least 59 in all four skills. We do not accept the PTE Academic Online test.
TOEFL (iBT)80TOEFL (iBT), including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing. We do not accept TOEFL (iBT) Home Edition.

Please see our English language requirements.

http://www.sussex.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/apply/international-qualifications/english-language-requirements

Student Outcomes

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69%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
93%
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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
Channel Islands £9535 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9535 Year 1
EU £22575 Year 1
International £22575 Year 1

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

Note that your fees may be subject to an increase on an annual basis as the Government reviews the fee levels.
Law at University of Sussex - UCAS