Law (Graduate Entry) LLB Honours

 

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UCAS Clearing is your opportunity to snap up one of these places, even if you didn't apply to the university prior to the June deadline. 

It also gives you a second chance to go to university if you didn't get the grades you needed for your firm and insurance offers. 

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Course overview

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Quality and ranking

Professional accreditation and recognition

Professional accreditation review and recognition of professional qualifications in Europe

Professional accreditations are reviewed regularly by professional bodies to ensure they meet the latest industry practices and regulatory standards. This keeps your degree rigorous, relevant, and highly valued by employers, providing a clear pathway into your chosen career.

If you are studying an accredited degree and considering a career in Europe after graduation, it is important to stay informed about international standards. The best resource for current information is the UK Government's guidance on recognition of UK professional qualifications in EU member states.

This official resource provides essential details on:

• whether your profession is regulated in another country.
• the specific steps you need to take to practice abroad.
• which organisations you should contact to begin the process.

What you'll learn

Modules

The information below is intended to provide an example of what you will study.

Most degrees are divided into stages. Each stage lasts for one academic year, and you'll complete modules totalling 120 credits by the end of each stage. 

Full details of the modules on offer will be published through the Programme Regulations and Specifications ahead of each academic year. This usually happens in May.

Our teaching is informed by research. Course content may change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, the requirements of external bodies and partners, and student feedback.

You’ll build a strong foundation in legal knowledge in Legal Institutions and Methods, Contract Law, Criminal Law, Public Law, and UK & EU Law, alongside an optional module in Law and Ethics or Global Law.

At the same time, you'll develop essential skills in legal research, analysis, problem-solving and legal reasoning, helping you make a successful transition into the study of law.

Modules

You will take all of the following modules:

Compulsory modules	Credits
Introduction to Public Law (Graduate)	20
Legal Institutions and Methods (Graduate)	20
Contract Law (Graduate)	20
Criminal Law (Graduate)	20
UK & EU Law (Graduate)	20

You will take 20 credits from the following optional modules:

Optional modules	Credits
Introduction to Global Law	20
Law and Ethics (Graduates)	20

Modules

You'll complete the foundations of legal knowledge through Land Law, Tort Law, and Equity and Trusts, while choosing from a range of specialist optional modules to explore areas that match your legal interests.

You may also choose to culminate your studies with a Dissertation on a legal topic of your choice. 

Modules

You will take all of the following compulsory modules:

Compulsory modules	Credits
Land Law (Graduate)	20
General Principles of Tort (Graduate)	20
Equity and Trusts (Graduate)	20

You will take 20 credits of optional modules in Semester 1 and 40 credits of optional modules in Semester 2, normally selected from the list set out below:

Optional modules	Credits
Company Law	20
Environmental Law	20
Evidence	20
Public International Law	20
Medicine, Law and Bioethics	20
The Law of Succession	20
Legal Theory	20
Family Law	20
Law and History	20
Law and Gender	20
Global Intellectual Property Law and Policy	20
Dissertation in Law	40
Global Security Law	20
Principles of International Arbitration	20

Modules

Information about these graphs

We base these figures and graphs on the most up-to-date information available to us. They are based on the modules chosen by our students in 2025-26.

Teaching time is made up of:

• scheduled learning and teaching activities. These are timetabled activities with a member of staff present.
• structured guided learning. These are activities developed by staff to support engagement with module learning. Students or groups of students undertake these activities without direct staff participation or supervision

How you'll learn

Teaching methods

Assessment methods

You'll be assessed through a combination of:

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  Assessments

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  Coursework

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  Examinations – practical or online

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  Group work

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  Practical sessions

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  Presentations

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  Reflective report/journal

Skills and experience

Support

Newcastle Law School has a long history of providing a comprehensive support network for students.

In your first year, you will be assigned an academic adviser. This academic member of staff will guide your studies, with weekly office hours when you can drop in for advice. This relationship ensures that your reference will be prepared by someone who knows you personally.

A fellow student will also be assigned as your peer mentor. They will help ensure that the transition from school/college to university, as well as the transitions between different years at university, are as seamless as possible.

Student mentors will give you guidance on everything from how to get the most out of lectures, to how best to enjoy Newcastle as a city.

Opportunities

Build your professional network

The Law School has its own Professional Mentoring Network (ProMNet). Here you can connect with legal practitioners and professionals from a range of sectors. 

You'll also receive dedicated mentoring, with insights from a Newcastle graduate who's gone on to build successful legal careers in Canada.

 

Our communities

We have an active student community, with three student-led societies – Law Society, Bar Society and ELSA. These offer further opportunities to make connections and hone your practical legal skills.

The Law Society hosts a variety of events throughout the year. These include careers sessions, legal competitions and social events.

The Bar Society runs various competitions including advocacy, mooting and please in mitigation. It offers mentoring and networking opportunities for students interested in a career as a Barrister.

The European Law Students’ Association (ELSA) is an international, independent, non-political, non-profit-making organisation. It is run by and for students. ELSA offers you the perfect platform to develop new and existing skills and meet fellow students and legal professionals throughout Europe.

Find out more about practical activities 

Find out more about ELSA 

Additional information

Entry requirements

The M102 Law (Graduate Entry) LLB Honours programme is open to graduates who have achieved (or expect to achieve) at least a 2:2 Honours degree. 

Canadian applicants  

Typically, we recognise the following scores from a Canadian Bachelor degree as comparable to a UK 2:2: 

• GPA 2.7/4.0 or 6.0/9.0 or 7.0/12.0
• or B-
• or 70% 

Other international qualifications 

If you are applying with another international degree, please contact  ug-admissions@newcastle.ac.uk to check that your qualification is accepted. 

English Language requirements 

Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent including 6.0 in each of the four elements of the test. 

Read more about UK visas and immigration requirements 

University admissions policy 

This policy applies to all undergraduate and postgraduate admissions at Newcastle University. It is intended to provide information about our admissions policies and procedures to applicants and potential applicants, to their advisors and family members, and to staff of the University. 

University Admissions Policy and related policies and procedures

Your future

The Newcastle LLB gives you a diverse range of skills that will prepare you for a number of careers. Our graduates are sought after by a range of high-profile employers.

Many of our graduates go on to qualify as solicitors or barristers. Some choose to enter private practice. Others join organisations such as the Civil Service, local authorities or large companies.

Practicing Law in the UK

If you're looking to pursue a career as a solicitor in the UK you'll need to pass the two stages of the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). You'll also need to complete two years of work experience. 

To qualify as a Barrister you'll need to pass the Bar Practice Course (BPC) before completing a final practical stage of training: pupillage. 

You can study your SQE or BPC with the University of Law at Newcastle University.

Practicing Law in Canada

If you're looking to practice law in Canada, after graduation, you'll need to apply to the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA).

Your Newcastle degree covers the foundations of legal knowledge common to the UK and Canada, but the NCA may require completion of additional examinations or coursework related to Canadian law. 

On completion, graduates will be able to progress to the licensing process in their chosen Canadian province.

Careers support

As a student on our programme you'll have access to:

• our dedicated careers advisor
• talks on the profession by practising lawyers
• gaining experience via one of our five award-winning pro bono schemes
• legal internship applications
• potential employers at our annual Law School Careers Fair

Our Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.

Visit our Careers Service website

Facilities and environment

Facilities

Situated on the eastern side of the city campus, the Law School offers you a great sense of community. It has everything you need as a law student:

• a 270 seater law lecture theatre
• computer cluster
• seminar rooms

The student common room is a great place to relax and catch up with fellow students. As our academic and support staff are all based in the same building, you'll find it easy to seek advice whenever you need it.

We also have a dedicated mooting room, which provides the perfect environment to develop your advocacy skills.

Mooting room

Law social spaces

Law lecture theatre

Students playing pool in the Law common room

Students playing darts in the Law common room

Study pods in the Law School

Newcastle Law School building

Tuition fees and scholarships

Tuition fees for academic year 2027-2028

Qualification: LLB Honours
Home students full time 2 years	Tuition fees (Year 1) £10,050
International students full time 2 years	Tuition fees (Year 1)

Home Fee Students

Tuition fees are payable for each year of your course. These fee limits can change each academic year and are set by the government.  

Our 2027/28 full-time undergraduate fees for home-fee paying students are £10,050. 

These fees apply to new and continuing students in each academic year. 

As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee to increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases and in line with inflation.

Read more about fees and funding

International Fee Students

Depending on your residency history, if you’re a student from the EU, other EEA or a Swiss national, with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme, you’ll normally pay the ‘Home’ tuition fee rate and may be eligible for Student Finance England support.

EU students without settled or pre-settled status will normally be charged fees at the ‘International’ rate and will not be eligible for Student Finance England support.

If you are unsure of your fee status, check out the latest guidance.

As a general principle, you should expect the tuition fee to increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, subject to government regulations on fee increases and in line with inflation.

Read more about fees and funding

Scholarships

We support our EU and international students by providing a generous range of Vice-Chancellor's automatic and merit-based scholarships. See our undergraduate scholarship page for more information.

Year abroad and additional costs

For programmes where you can spend a year on a work placement or studying abroad, you will receive a significant fee reduction for that year. 

Some of our degrees involve additional costs which are not covered by your tuition fees.

Scholarships

Find out more about:

• scholarships for UK, EU and international students
• Student Loans and Government financial support for UK and EU students

How to apply

Apply through UCAS

To apply for undergraduate study at Newcastle University, you must use the online application system managed by the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). All UK schools and colleges, and a small number of EU and international establishments, are registered with UCAS. You will need:

• the UCAS name and institution codes for Newcastle University (NEWC/N21)
• the UCAS code for the course you want to apply for
• the UCAS 'buzzword' for your school or college

If you are applying independently, or are applying from a school or college which is not registered to manage applications, you will still use the Apply system. You will not need a buzzword.

Apply through UCAS

International students can apply through an agent

International students often apply to us through an agent. Have a look at our recommended agents and get in touch with them.

Visit our International pages