Program Overview

Global Legal Studies LLB Honours

The Global Legal Studies LLB Honours programme at Newcastle University is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of law in a global context. This four-year full-time programme provides students with a strong grounding in the UK legal system, comparative law techniques, and EU and international law.

Course Overview

The programme is divided into four stages, with the first stage introducing students to the foundations of legal studies, including constitutional law, contract law, and administrative law. The second stage builds on this foundation, with compulsory modules in global private law and public international law. The third stage is spent studying at one of the university's international partner institutions, where students complete an individual-directed global research project. The final stage allows students to select from a range of optional modules, including global constitutional law, human rights law, and international criminal law.

Quality and Ranking

Newcastle University is ranked among the top 140 universities globally, according to the QS World University Rankings 2026. The university's law school is also ranked among the top 200 law schools worldwide, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025.

Modules and Learning

The programme includes a range of compulsory and optional modules, covering topics such as:

• Animal Rights Law
• Global Intellectual Property Law and Policy
• International Human Rights Law
• Global Constitutional Law
• Public International Law
• Private Law Remedies

Teaching and Assessment

The programme is taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, and interactive workshops. Assessment methods include exams, coursework, and a dissertation or research project.

Opportunities

The programme provides students with opportunities to develop their skills and knowledge through:

• Mooting and client interviewing
• Using legal databases
• Negotiating deals
• Participating in prestigious internal and external competitions
• Studying abroad at one of the university's international partner institutions

Facilities and Environment

The law school is located on the eastern side of the city campus and provides students with access to:

• A 270-seat law lecture theatre
• A computer cluster
• Seminar rooms
• A dedicated law library
• A student common room

Support

The university provides students with a range of support services, including:

• A personal tutor
• A peer mentor
• Academic support staff
• A careers advisor

Your Future

The Global Legal Studies LLB Honours programme prepares students for a career in the globalised legal space, with opportunities in law firms, international organisations, and non-governmental organisations. The programme also provides a strong foundation for further study, including the Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) and the Legal Practice Course (LPC).

Entry Requirements

The programme has the following entry requirements:

• A-Level: AAA excluding General Studies
• International Baccalaureate: 34 points, with three subjects at Higher Level grade 6 or above
• Other qualifications: Select your qualification to view the specific requirements

Tuition Fees and Scholarships

The tuition fees for the programme are:

• Home students: Not Set
• International students: £25,100 The university offers a range of scholarships, including the Vice-Chancellor's Excellence Scholarships and the Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships.

How to Apply

Applications for the programme should be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). The UCAS code for the programme is M105, and the institution code is NEWC/N21.