Program Overview

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Study Abroad, LLB Hons

Our law study abroad degree is a four-year course which includes a year studying in Europe at one of our selected partner institutions.

As well as covering all the knowledge you'll need to qualify for a law degree, you'll also gain the kind of transferable skills most employers are looking for: versatility, familiarity with another culture, and proficiency in or working knowledge of a foreign language.

This degree is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board. This means you'll be able to take further training to qualify to practise as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales if you complete this degree successfully.

Complete your law degree at Greenwich - and get a US law degree in just 15 extra months

Graduates of University of Greenwich law degrees have a fantastic opportunity to progress on to the JD programme (Juris Doctor - the American law degree) or LLM programme with our partners at Mitchell Hamline School of Law (MHSL), in Minnesota, USA.

This pioneering agreement between the two universities, means that our graduates can complete their JD programme in only 15 months rather than the full three years.

Mitchell Hamline School of Law is also offering up to 50% scholarships (depending on the student application) to Greenwich graduates.

UCAS points

120 (view full requirements)

Course/institution codes

M102 G LLB/LSA

Interested in a different year?

Select your preferred year of entry to view up to date information.

School

Law and Criminology

Location

Greenwich Campus

Duration

4 years full-time

Start month

September

Home/international fees 2025/26

£9,535 /£17,500

What you should know about this course

• You can study in Europe at one of our partner institutions - contact us for details of these
• Learn to adapt to new challenges and environments and manage life in a different culture
• Apply to assist volunteer lawyers on real cases at the university’s Legal Advice Centre or apply to assist with the Innocence Project London
• Our links with employers in London, through our Law Advisory Forum, include law firms, barristers’ chambers and financial institutions
• Benefit from guest speakers and networking events with employers, professional bodies and alumni to help your career planning.

What you will study

Modules subject to change

We continually review our courses to ensure they meet the evolving needs of students, employers, and professional bodies. We’re currently reviewing the modules for this course, with the goal of finalising the content by May 2025. In the unlikely event that the modules aren’t confirmed before the start date, we will help you find an alternative course.

Year 1

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Public Law (30 credits)
• Law of Contract (Level 4) (30 credits)
• Legal Skills, Advocacy and Professional Ethics (30 credits)

Students are required to choose 30 credits from this list of options.

• European Languages (French 1) (30 credits)
• European Languages (French 2) (30 credits)
• European Languages (French 3) (30 credits)
• European Languages (French 4) (30 credits)
• European Languages (Italian 1) (30 credits)
• European Languages (Italian 2) (30 credits)
• European Languages (Italian 3) (30 credits)
• Legal System (30 credits)
• European Languages (Spanish 1) (30 credits)
• European Languages (Spanish 2) (30 credits)
• European Languages (Spanish 3) (30 credits)
• European Languages (Spanish 4) (30 credits)

Year 2

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Land Law (30 credits)
• Law of Torts (30 credits)
• Criminal Law (30 credits)
• Human Rights and European Union law (30 credits)

Year 4

Students are required to study the following compulsory modules.

• Equity and Trusts (30 credits)

Students are required to choose 90 credits from this list of options.

• Company and Partnership Law (30 credits)
• Law of Evidence (30 credits)
• Family Law (30 credits)
• Intellectual Property Law (30 credits)
• Dissertation in Law (30 credits)
• Financial Services: Law, Regulation and Practice (30 credits)
• Competition Law (30 credits)
• Legal Work Placement (30 credits)
• Commercial Law (30 credits)
• International Law (30 credits)
• Advanced Criminal Law (30 credits)
• Immigration and Asylum Law (30 credits)
• Medical Law (30 credits)
• Undergraduate Research Placement (30 credits)

Entry requirements

UK citizens and permanent residents

• 120 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, Access to HE and all other qualifications with UCAS Tariff points.

Contextual Admissions

• We make Contextual offers to this programme. Applicants that meet specific eligibility criteria will be made a contextual offer with a reduced tariff of up to 16 UCAS Tariff points. Other entry requirements such as GCSEs, Interview, etc., will still need to be met. For further information, please see our Contextual Admissions Policy.

International entry requirements

• The University of Greenwich accepts a broad range of international qualifications for admission to our courses.

How you will learn

Teaching

Learning takes place through a combination of timetabled learning and independent study.

Class sizes

The student intake for the LLB averages between 100-130. The Study Abroad course is much smaller, at 5-10 students. Lectures are normally attended by larger groups (as learning is conducted alongside the main LLB), and seminars/tutorials by smaller groups.

Part-time study

This course can be studied part-time in some circumstances, but students may still need to attend on several/most weekdays, as required by their timetable.

Independent learning

It is around 20 hours per week, or five/six hours preparation for each module.

Overall workload

If you are studying full-time, you should expect the workload to be similar to a full-time job. For part-time students, this will reduce in proportion with the number of courses you are studying.

Assessment

You can view how each module is assessed within our 'What you will study' section.

Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

• Home: £9,535
• International: £17,500

Other costs

Due to the United Kingdom's withdrawal from the Erasmus Programme (through which the LLB Study Abroad year abroad functioned) the University is in the process of establishing new partnerships. As a result, there may be costs (in addition to those stated below) associated with studying this degree.

• Trips: The cost of field trips is activity dependant. Some may be free, while others may require a contribution. You are not obliged to pay for field trips in order to complete your course.
• Resources: Course texts and other study resources are available from our Stockwell Street Library, but you may wish to purchase your own copies.

Careers and placements

Will I have a work placement?

You will have the option to select a module for which you will be required to undertake a short-term placement. The placement will help you to transfer the skills learnt in the classroom to real life issues. Many placements are found through our existing network of industry contacts and alumni, and students are supported in securing these.

How long is my placement?

Placements are normally one day a week for either one or two terms depending on the number of credits available from the module.

What are the financial arrangements?

Placements are usually unpaid.

What sort of careers do graduates pursue?

Graduates may choose to go on to undertake the further study and training required in order to qualify to practise as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales. They can also pursue careers in fields that require graduates with strong analytical and communication skills.

Greenwich LLB graduates have gone on to become solicitors, advocates and barristers, paralegal and legal assistants, compliance officers and underwriters. They have also pursued careers in teaching and the civil service, the financial sector and NGOs.

Are internships available?

Students are encouraged to take up Summer internships during the Summer holidays, though it is up to the student to find them. Support is available to students from the Employability and Careers Service when applying for placements and internships.

Do you provide employability services?

Employability activities take place all the time at Greenwich and students are encouraged to take part in as many opportunities as possible. The central Employability and Careers Service provides support for students preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles, such as CV clinics, mock interviews and employability skills workshops. In addition, your School has a dedicated Employability Officer who will be organising work-related activities throughout the year which will help you to build you industry knowledge and networks.

Accommodation

Greenwich

Living in halls of residence is a great way to make new friends and get into the social side of university life. With four great locations, all minutes away from the campus and the centre of historic Greenwich, you will be at the heart of one of the most beautiful university settings in the UK.

Rooms start at £146.30/wk and include Wi-Fi, utility bills, access to our on-campus gym and 24-hour security - and just a 10-minute train journey to central London. Students based at our Greenwich campus can also choose to live the Student Village at Avery Hill, which is only a short ride on our free shuttle bus.

Support and advice

Academic skills and study support

We want you to make the most of your time with us. You can access study skills support through your tutor, our subject librarians, and our online academic skills centre.

Where appropriate, we provide support in academic English and mathematics. If you need to use particular IT packages for a specific module, we provide training for this.

Do you provide employability services?

Employability activities take place all the time at Greenwich and students are encouraged to take part in as many opportunities as possible. The central Employability and Careers Service provides support for students preparing to apply for placements and graduate roles, such as CV clinics, mock interviews and employability skills workshops. In addition, your School has a dedicated Employability Officer who will be organising work-related activities throughout the year which will help you to build you industry knowledge and networks.