Course summary

What makes Law with History at Worcester special? Studying the LLB (Hons) Law with History degree with us provides you with legal knowledge in fundamental subject areas and enables you to develop both practical legal skills and transferable professional skills. Law degrees are highly valued by a wide range of prospective employers and studying Law with History combines a strong foundation in core principles of Law with relevant historical knowledge. If you decide to pursue a career as a solicitor, the LLB will provide you with a solid grounding for your future preparation for Stage 1 of the Solicitors Qualification Examination (which is required by the Solicitors Regulation Authority). Should you choose to become a barrister, the LLB will also provide a solid foundation for your potential future studies on the Bar Professional Training Course (as required by the Bar Standards Board). You'll learn from specialist practitioners and real-world experience, so you'll get a genuine taste of the work you could be doing after you graduate. Key features

• Purpose-built facilities, including our own courtroom, to help you get used to the legal environment.

• Mooting and mock trials, where you learn how to project your voice and exude confidence - also highly valuable when applying for work experience.

• Excellent links with local law firms, so you can learn about the law in context and get excellent work experience opportunities.

• Excellent historical resources, including the County Archives, based in our library, the Hive, and the Cathedral libraries in Worcester and Hereford.

• Employability skills module, including question-and-answer sessions with solicitors and barristers.

• Specialist options in the Law of Evidence, Commercial Law, Human Rights, Employment Law, Company Law, Family Law Work-Based Placement.

• First in the UK for sustained employment and/or further study (excluding specialist institutions), 5 years after graduation – Longitudinal Education Outcomes data 2024.

• First in the UK for quality education – Times Higher Education University Impact Rankings 2024.

• Ofsted Outstanding in 2023 the University’s primary and secondary teacher training programmes were rated ‘Outstanding’.