London Metropolitan University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Why study this course? This undergraduate degree will help you develop excellent employability skills and prepare you for a wide range of careers. Taught by legal experts, you'll also benefit from extracurricular activities including presentations and events organised by the Mansfield Law Society and the Director of Clinical Legal Education. On graduation, you’ll have the knowledge and expertise you need for a career in politics, business, the voluntary sector, the civil service or as a paralegal, patent lawyer or licensed conveyancer. More about this course This is a popular course for anyone who wishes to study law but does not intend to be a solicitor or a barrister. The course is suitable for careers in politics, business, the voluntary sector, the civil service or for those wishing to be a paralegal, patent lawyer or licensed conveyancer. Our staff are experts in their field with numerous links to employers, professional bodies and international organisations. Based in London, you’ll have easy access to the Central London Criminal Court and the Houses of Parliament. Our mock courtroom, complete with dock, witness box and public gallery, will familiarise you with the courtroom environment, explain the processes and aid your presentation skills. Thanks to these facilities, two of our legal students came an impressive fifth out of 64 universities in the English Speaking Union (ESU) National Mooting Competition 2012. We place great emphasis on employability with a dedicated legal careers advise who organises a programme of events with guest speakers, networking events with other students and offers assistance in finding work placements and internships. To develop your skills, we also offer excellent opportunities to study in another European country for one semester. What our students say "Studying Law at London Metropolitan University has been one very interesting aspect of my life. I have been able to gain the much needed commercial awareness in today's world. The support I received from the tutors have given me the ability to stand and discuss on topical issues within and outside the United Kingdom. I have also been motivated into the quest for obtaining advanced degrees." National Student Survey (NSS) 2016
Modules
Example Year 1 modules include: Law of Contract I (core, 15 credits); Administrative Law (core, 15 credits); Land Law I (core, 15 credits); English Legal System (core, 15 credits); Law of Tort I (core, 15 credits); Constitutional Law (core, 15 credits); Legal Method (core, 15 credits); Criminal Law I (core, 15 credits). Example Year 2 modules include: Law of Tort II (core, 15 credits); Criminal Law II (core, 15 credits); Law of Contract II (core, 15 credits); Law of Evidence (option, 15 credits); Employment and Equality Law (option, 15 credits); Consumer Rights Law (option, 15 credits); Extension of Knowledge (option, 15 credits); Legal Research Methods (option, 15 credits); Land Law II (option, 15 credits); Law of the European Union I (option, 15 credits). Example Year 3 modules include: Law Dissertation (option, 15 credits); Law Research Essay (option, 15 credits); Jurisprudence (option, 15 credits); Environmental Law (option, 15 credits); Landlord and Tenant Law (option, 15 credits); Penal Policy (option, 15 credits); Law of Evidence (option, 15 credits); Entertainment Law (option, 15 credits); Family Law (option, 15 credits); Law of the European Law II (option, 15 credits); Criminal Litigation (core, 15 credits); Company Law (option, 15 credits); Public International Law (option, 15 credits); Child Law (option, 15 credits); International Trade Law (option, 15 credits); Law of Immigration and Asylum (option, 15 credits); Civil Liberties and Human Rights (option, 15 credits); Civil Law and Practice (option, 15 credits).
Assessment method
You'll be assessed through essays, examinations, presentations and research projects. We do not assess entirely by exams and tests, unless required by professional bodies. We encourage teamwork to help you develop skills that will be needed in the workplace.
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
International applicants
All applicants must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. Applicants who require a Tier 4 student visa may need to provide a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. For up to date English language requirements please see: http://www.londonmet.ac.uk/international/international-admissions/application-guidance-and-entry-criteria/english-language-requirements/undergraduate-english-requirements/
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
A level - CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 30 credits P: 15 credits
Scottish Higher - CCCCDD
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
English Language GCSE at grade C (grade 4 from 2017) or above (or equivalent). We accept a broad range of equivalent level qualifications, please check the UCAS tariff calculator or contact us if you are unsure if you meet the minimum entry requirements for this course. We encourage applications from international/EU students with equivalent qualifications. We also accept mature students with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17600 | Year 1 |
| International | £17600 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £17600 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £17600 | 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
Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things such as equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees. Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.
Provider information
London Metropolitan University
Admissions Office
166-220 Holloway Road
City of London
N7 8DB