You will have the opportunity to act like a lawyer from the start, gaining the key legal skills required in our ‘law in practice’ environment. We are ranked 1st in London for student satisfaction in Law (Complete University Guide 2022).
Entry Tariff
112–120 UCAS points (or equivalent)
Foundation Year entry: 64 UCAS points (or equivalent)
UCAS Code
M100
M101 (if choosing Foundation Year)
Duration
3 years (full-time)
4 years (full-time) if opting for the additional placement year
4 years (full-time) if opting for Foundation Year entry
Start date
January 2024
September 2024
Degree Type
LLB (single honours)
Course also available with Foundation Year
Modules
These modules are those we currently offer and may be subject to change.
This course is offered as a degree with foundation year – a four-year programme which provides an additional foundation year at the beginning of the degree, that will give you academic and practical experience, as well as the skills you need to ensure you are equipped to successfully complete your chosen degree.
£2,000 Foundation Scholarships for all home students
Find out more about our degrees with a foundation year
This course offers all students the option of a one-year paid work placement, to boost your employability even further. If you choose this route, you will take the placement following year two of your course, and then return to complete your degree.
Why take a placement?
A placement year is the perfect opportunity to gain valuable work experience, to build on the career skills we will teach you on this degree. The connections you make on the placement will improve your career prospects further, and equip you with the skills you need to secure graduate-level employment.
How we support you
The University's Placement and Work Experience Team are experts at helping you to secure a placement. They will work closely with you from the start, helping you research potential employers, discover placement opportunities, create and pitch your CV, and will coach you to perform well in interviews. We aren't able to guarantee a placement, but our sector-leading advisors will give you the best possible chance of securing one.
Find out more about how we'll support you
We understand that your plans might change once you start your programme. If you decide not to do a placement, you will have the option of completing the three year version of your programme.
Whatever your choice, you will have access to many opportunities for work experience through our Placement and Work Experience Team, and access to face-to-face and 24/7 online careers support.
Why this course
Ranked number 1 in UK for student satisfaction (Complete University Guide 2022)
Ranked top 10 in London and top 30 in the UK for satisfaction with teaching (Guardian University Guide 2024)
Learn from dedicated tutors with extensive knowledge and experience of the practice and teaching of law.
Gain real-world legal work experience through our Law Clinic, in partnership with the Citizens' Advice Bureau.
Opportunity to study an optional mini-SQE module to help pass your SQE assessments.
Skills
The best preparation for the legal profession is to think like a lawyer from day one.
Our practice-based approach means you’ll learn to understand the law in the context of everyday life and legal practice, and apply your learning in a number of ways.
This law degree has been designed by experienced academics and practitioners, with input from our internationally-renowned Crucible Centre for Human Rights and Social Justice. It is designed specifically to focus on your career development.
Read a blog about a Law student's experience working for the Citizen's Advice Bureau.
Putting law into action
Throughout your degree, you will work with practitioners from the legal sector. You will gain the practical experience of putting law into action through our pro bono activities at the Law Clinic and the Citizens' Advice Bureau and have the opportunity to go on work placements.
You will develop an understanding of the different areas of law-making and legal practice by visiting the historic courts of central London. This year, students have observed cases in the Supreme Court, visited other courts and tribunals as part of the Law in Practice module, and are also visiting the Houses of Parliament.
How you'll learn
From the start, you will be encouraged to engage with legal issues and reflect on what you learn as an integral part of your experience.
A high proportion of your time will be spent working face to face with tutors and developing your understanding of legal issues, particularly the core skills and competencies legal practitioners are expected to have.
Modules currently available include Legal Systems, Ethics and Skills, which covers the structure and function of the English legal system; Public Law and Human Rights, which explores civil liberties and human rights; and our Law in Practice modules in year one, focusing on legal communication, and in year two, on business and commercial awareness.
How you'll be assessed
You’ll be set authentic assessment, meaning that your projects, tasks and exercises will replicate the working world of law, ensuring that you are fully prepared for life after graduation.
Between Years 2 and 3, you can also opt for a professional placement year, meaning you have the opportunity to apply for a placement and gain valuable real-world experience.
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Career options
This course will prepare you well for a range of legal careers including working as a practising solicitor, barrister or paralegal, working in academic law, or working in any career that demands critical reasoning skills.
Our dedicated Law Careers Advisor has established links with graduate recruiters and can give you ideas and tips to help you gain a good graduate job. Together, you will map out your aptitudes and create a career plan.
We also provide personalised sessions in CV and application writing, presentations, mock interviews and commercial-awareness training, as well as giving you opportunities to develop your networking skills.
How our careers service supports you
Our careers team is available to support you from the start of your studies until after you graduate. They will help you build your CV, prepare for interviews, and meet and learn from successful graduates working at the top of their careers. You’ll also have opportunities to work with our partners across London and beyond, and to attend a Roehampton jobs fair where you can find out about graduate opportunities and meet employers.
Application Info
How to apply
Undergraduate programmes
- January / September 2024 entry: Home (UK) students – apply through UCAS (Roehampton UCAS institution code is R48)
- January 2024 entry: International students – apply using our direct application form
Apply now for January 2024 entry
- September 2024 entry: International students- apply using our direct application form
Apply now for September 2024 entry
If you need any help or advice with your application, or just want to ask us a question before you apply, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Detailed advice on applying for an undergraduate degree is available on our How to apply page.
Tuition fees and funding
January 2024 entry tuition fees
Year 1 fees, see links in table below for more information.
2023/24 entry funding
September 2024 entry tuition fees
Year 1 fees, see links in table below for more information.
We offer a wide range of scholarships and bursaries. See our 2024 financial support pages for UK students, and for international students.
We also provide other ways to support the cost of living, including free buses and on-campus car parking, hardship support and some of the most affordable student accommodation and catering in London. Find out more about how we can support you.
Entry Tariff
We welcome applications from students studying T Levels.
For all courses we also accept a wide range of other qualifications and experience. Contact us to find out more.
When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential, and can offer flexibility in entry requirements. Find out more about our Contextual Offer scheme.
Specific entry requirements
A-level (or equivalent qualification) required in Humanities, Social Sciences, and Business preferred.
GCSE (or equivalent) requirement: English and Maths, Grade C / 4.
Contact us for further information.
General entry requirements
Contextual offers
When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential, and can offer flexibility in entry requirements.
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Our Students
"As soon as I started this degree, I gained so many kind friends. The students on this course are so amazing and supportive.
“The course itself teaches you to communicate with others, improve your confidence and public speaking skills, and broadens your knowledge of law. The career advice is excellent - the advisors aid to plan out your career and they give more insight in the occupation you are interested in.”
Lily Wells, current student, LLB Law
“The Law team at Roehampton are incredibly professional, and the tutors are always there for you – assisting the students at every single step of the course. Either during or after classes, or by email, zoom, one-to-one, the Law School team is very efficient and provides the kind of assistance that I have never seen before.
"I could not imagine myself studying anywhere else. I highly recommend Roehampton.”
Guilherme Pereira Marcondes, current student, LLB Law
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