Program Overview

LLB (Hons) Law

Course Overview

The LLB (Hons) Law program at the University of Winchester is a dynamic, skills-focused undergraduate course that sets students up for success in their future legal careers. The development of professional skills is embedded into the course, and students become proficient in skills such as client interviewing and note-taking, mooting in a mock trial, researching legal topics, negotiating, and cross-examining a witness.

Course Features

• Develop professional skills with real clients in the Legal Advice Centre
• Practical assessments develop real-world skills such as mooting and negotiation
• Gain an impressive range of additional transferable skills that prepare students for future employment in both legal and non-legal working environments
• Benefit from small numbers in seminars, allowing for rewarding discussions and debates and closer interaction with expert staff
• An ideal foundation for students going on to study for the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations 1 and 2
• Covers all the 'Foundations of Legal Knowledge' subjects required by the Bar Standards Board

Course Details

The course aims to shape 'confident learners' by enabling students to develop the skills needed to excel in their studies and in the employment market. Students are taught primarily through a combination of lectures and seminars, allowing opportunities to discuss and develop their understanding of topics covered in lectures in smaller groups.

Independent Learning

Over the duration of the course, students are expected to develop independent and critical learning, progressively building confidence and expertise through independent and collaborative research, problem-solving, and analysis with the support of staff.

Overall Workload

The overall workload consists of class contact hours, independent learning, and assessment activity.

Location

Taught elements of the course take place on campus in Winchester.

Teaching Hours

All class-based teaching takes place between 9am – 6pm, Monday to Friday during term time. Wednesday afternoons are kept free from timetabled teaching for personal study time and for sports clubs and societies to train, meet, and play matches.

Assessment

The course may adopt a range of means of assessing student learning. An indicative, and not necessarily comprehensive, list of assessment types includes essays, portfolios, supervised independent work, presentations, written exams, or practical performances.

Percentage of the Course Assessed by Coursework

The assessment balance between examination and coursework depends to some extent on the optional modules chosen. The approximate percentage of the course assessed by different assessment modes is as follows:

• Year 1 (Level 4): 30% coursework, 35% written exams, 35% practical assessment
• Year 2 (Level 5): 42% coursework, 35% written exams, 23% practical assessment
• Year 3 (Level 6): 62% coursework, 13% written exams, 25% practical assessment

Modules

Year 1

• The English Legal System and Academic Skills (30 Credits)
• Law of Contract (30 Credits)
• Law of Torts (30 Credits)
• Public and European Union Law (30 Credits)

Year 2

• Criminal Law (30 Credits)
• Equity and Trusts (30 Credits)
• Professional and Legal Research Skills (30 Credits)
• Optional Modules (15 Credits each):
  • Employment Law
  • Criminal Justice
  • Immigration Law
  • Medical Law

Year 3

• Land Law (30 Credits)
• Independent Law Project/Work Placement (30 Credits)
• Optional Modules (30 Credits each):
  • Family and Child Law
  • Company Law
  • Law of Evidence
  • Intellectual Property, Innovation and Law
  • Equality Law
  • International Criminal Law

Entry Requirements

• UK: 112-120 points
• International: Equivalent qualifications and English language proficiency

GCSE Requirements

• English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher
• Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative

Tuition Fees

• UK/Channel Islands/Isle of Man/Republic of Ireland: £9,535 (2025/26)
• International: £16,700 (2025/26)

Additional Costs

• Core texts: Approximately £800 over the course of the degree
• Formal wear: Students may be expected to dress formally for oral assessments (optional)

Scholarships and Bursaries

The University of Winchester offers a variety of scholarships and bursaries to support students financially with the cost of their course.

Career Prospects

Graduates may choose to go on to the vocational stage of training required before beginning to practice law either as a solicitor or a barrister. Others enter a wide range of careers in the private and public sectors.