Course summary
Our LLB (Hons) Law programme offers a dynamic, industry-informed education designed to prepare you for careers in legal practice, criminal justice, policy and beyond. Whether you’re aiming to become a solicitor, barrister, legal advisor or work in the wider criminal justice sector, this programme equips you with the knowledge, experience and confidence to succeed. / Recognised by the Bar Standards Board / Practical, career-focused teaching with the opportunity to take a year placement or study abroad / Gain real-world experience working with real clients in our SILKS clinic as part of your final year modules / Learn essential legal and digital skills, including research, Westlaw, AI tools and Microsoft 365 / Develop critical professional skills such as problem-solving, communication and developing arguments Develop your skills You’ll look ahead to the technologies that will affect the work of legal professionals in the future and gain the essential digitals skills that will help you go further in the industry, such as: / WestLaw / Body swap technology / Microsoft PowerPoint and Word / Generative AI / Microsoft Fundamentals - Microsoft 365 A degree you can trust This programme covers the foundational legal knowledge required by the Bar Standards Board. This course is also available with: • Study Abroad – study with one of our partner universities for a semester or a year. • Foundation Year – start with the fundamental areas of business and the key skills you need to study at university level. Find out more on www.salford.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/law
Modules
In the first year, you will build a strong foundation of legal knowledge by studying contract, tort, and criminal law, alongside legal systems, ethics, digital skills and legal writing. The second year deepens your knowledge with public law, EU law and land law, while allowing you to tailor your degree through optional modules such as media law, commercial law and human rights. Your placement year offers practical experience, working in industry to gain hands-on experience. In the final year, you will cover equity and trusts, civil and criminal litigation, and can specialise in areas like family law, employment law, medical law, AI and law. / Year 1: Contract Law, Tort Law, Legal Systems and Legal Digital Skills, Criminal Law, An Introduction to Legal Ethics and Concepts, Legal Writing and Analytical Skills. / Year 2: Public Law, European Union Law and the UK, Land Law, Legal Professional Development. You will also choose an elective module. Please visit the website for more information. On completion of year 2, you will have the opportunity to undertake a year's paid professional placement. You will not pay fees to the University and will earn a wage for the work that you do. / Year 3: Choose between Route 1 and Route 2. Route 1 - Equity and Trusts, Civil and Criminal Litigation, Company Law, Law in Action. You will also choose two elective modules. Route 2 - Equity and Trusts. You will also choose five elective modules. Please visit the website for more information.
Assessment method
Our staff are legal experts who have experience of working in the real world as well as academia, so our teaching is strongly industry focused and informed. You will benefit from a wide range of teaching methods which keep your studies interesting, including lectures, seminars, workshops, mooting exercises and more.
How to apply
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:
- 8H56
- Institution code:
- S03
- Campus name:
- Peel Park Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 - 120 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
AS
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D*
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Extended Project
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
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
Provider information
University of Salford
The Crescent
Salford
M5 4WT