Program Overview

Law (Study Abroad) LLB Hons

The Law (Study Abroad) LLB Hons program at Lancaster University is a four-year undergraduate degree that combines the study of law with a year abroad at one of the university's international partner institutions.

Overview

This program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of law and its applications, as well as the opportunity to develop their language skills and cultural awareness during their year abroad.

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• 16th for student experience (Law) in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide (2026)
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• Opportunities for practical legal experience and networking with prestigious law firms

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• Learn from world-class academics committed to innovative teaching and student support
• Take advantage of links to chambers and law firms across the UK, including international Magic Circle firms
• Join the student-run Law Society and build professional networks
• Gain valuable real-world experience through the Law Clinic or Street Law project

A Law Degree for the Future

The Law degree at Lancaster University is designed to provide students with a deep understanding of law in context and its wider societal implications. The program covers a range of topics, including human rights, litigation funding, legal history, property law, and the right to protest.

Study How Law Shapes Society

The Law degree is focused on providing students with a comprehensive understanding of law and its applications, as well as the skills and knowledge required for a successful career in law or related fields.

Networking Opportunities

The university has strong links to chambers, law firms, and related professions, providing students with opportunities for networking, work experience, and career development.

Your Year Abroad

The study abroad option is an exciting opportunity for students to spend a year studying at one of the university's international partner institutions, developing their global outlook, professional network, and cultural awareness.

Careers

Graduates of the Law (Study Abroad) LLB Hons program are well-equipped for a wide range of careers, including roles in the legal sector, government, business, and non-profit organizations.

• Develop excellent subject-specific knowledge
• Enhance range of transferable skills
• Secure practical legal experience
• Work on ability to speak in public, present confidently, and think on feet
• Access extra-curricular activities
• Gain insight into future options and be guided by a dedicated careers advisor

Specialist Law Career Advisors

The university provides specialist career advisors who are practicing solicitors and have extensive knowledge of the legal sector.

Entry Requirements

The typical entry requirements for the Law (Study Abroad) LLB Hons program are:

• A levels: AAB
• Access to HE Diploma: 36 Level 3 credits at Distinction plus 9 Level 3 credits at Merit
• Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales: accepted in place of one A level, or equivalent qualification
• BTEC Extended Diploma: DDD
• International Baccalaureate: 35 points overall with 16 points from the best 3 HL subjects
• Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers: we are happy to admit applicants on the basis of five Highers, but where we require a specific subject at A level, we will typically require an Advanced Higher in that subject

English Language Requirements

We require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component for this program.

Course Structure

The Law (Study Abroad) LLB Hons program is a four-year undergraduate degree that combines the study of law with a year abroad at one of the university's international partner institutions.

Year 1

• Core modules:
  • Contract Law
  • Criminal Law
  • Legal Systems and Justice
  • Legal Systems and Sources
  • Public Law
  • Skills, Ethics and Professional Practice

Year 2

• Core modules:
  • Land Law
  • Tort Law
• Optional modules:
  • Business Law and Practice
  • Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution
  • Commercial Law
  • Employment Law
  • European Union Law
  • Family Law
  • Financial Crime
  • Human Rights and Civil Liberties
  • International Law
  • International Law on Force, Territory and Human Rights
  • Law and Young People
  • Legal Tech and Innovation
  • Mediation and Conflict Resolution

Year 3

• Study abroad at one of the university's international partner institutions

Year 4

• Core modules:
  • Equity and Trusts Law
• Optional modules:
  • Company Law
  • Contemporary Issues in Corporate Governance
  • Environmental Law
  • Evidence
  • Healthcare Law and Ethics
  • Human Rights, Mass Atrocities and Transitional Justice
  • Immigration and Asylum Law
  • Inheritance Law
  • Intellectual Property Law and Policy
  • Law Dissertation
  • Legal Advice Clinic 1
  • Legal Advice Clinic 2
  • Sex Crimes and Sexual Offending
  • Street Law

Fees and Funding

The annual tuition fee for the Law (Study Abroad) LLB Hons program is:

• Home: £9,790
• International: £25,490

Additional Fees and Funding Information

There may be extra costs related to the course, such as books, stationery, printing, photocopying, binding, and general subsistence on trips and visits.

Scholarships and Bursaries

The university offers a range of scholarships and bursaries to support students, including:

• Lancaster Bursary: £1,000 in each year of study
• Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship – Home: £3,000 in the first year of study
• International Undergraduate Excellence Scholarship: £3,000, as a tuition fee reduction, per year of study
• Undergraduate International Regional Scholarship: £3,000, as a tuition fee reduction, per year of study
• International Study Centre Progression Scholarship: £3,000, as a tuition fee reduction, per year of study
• India Scholarship – Undergraduate: £3,000, as a tuition fee reduction, per year of study
• Lancaster Sanctuary Scholarship: full fees, up to £5,000 per year living costs

Similar Courses

• Law LLB Hons: M100
• Law (Clinical Learning) LLB Hons: M103
• Law (Placement Year) LLB Hons: M104
• Law with Criminology LLB Hons: MM12
• Law with Criminology (Placement Year) LLB Hons: MM14
• Law with Criminology (Study Abroad) LLB Hons: MM15

Important Information

The information on this site relates primarily to the stated entry year and every effort has been taken to ensure the information is correct at the time of publication.

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