“The academics on the law course were amazing. They offer such personalised support to their students. ”
LLB (Hons)Law
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Starting in: 2026
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- 4 years with foundation year
- 4 years with year in industry
- 5 years with foundation and industry years
UCAS code: M100
Institution code: S30
UCAS points: 104-120Flexible entry options available
Campus: Southampton City CentreView on Google Maps
Why study a law degree at Solent University
Get a head start in your legal career. Our industry recognised degree has professional practice at its core so you can build experience and confidence with an extensive network of real-world partners.
- 0stin the UK for teaching in the subject of law, out of 111 institutions (NSS 2025)
- Top0in the UK for career prospects in law, out of 95 institutions (Guardian University Guide 2026)
- 0rdin the UK for teaching quality in law, out of 102 institutions (Times Good University Guide 2026)
- Course content is tailored to suit the requirements of professional bodies and is designed to prepare you for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) and the Bar Exam.
- Preparation for the Solicitors Qualification Examination One (SQE1) is included in your fees.
- You will have access to the University’s modern moot courtroom, which enables you to practice your legal skills in a real-world environment.
- Law students have the opportunity to get involved with the Southampton Solent Law Clinic - a free legal service that supports the local community.
- An extensive network of professional connections - we are a founding member of Southampton City Law Network, run workshops/guest lectures from visiting professionals, and offer additional opportunities to explore careers within the legal profession.
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Solent University’s LLB has professional practice at its core and covers the foundation subjects required to become a solicitor or barrister. Our dedicated Solent Courtroom offers the chance to build experience and confidence in a professional legal setting, which includes weekly mooting and inter-university competitions to enable you to develop your industry skills further.
Our recent ground-breaking partnership with the College of Legal Practice enables you to undertake modules in your final year that give you credit towards your degree qualification and also in preparing for the Solicitors Qualification Examination One (SQE1), giving you a real head start if you’re considering becoming a solicitor.
You’ll also build the essential skills and understanding for a wide range of legal roles, from corporate law to police or central government, along with transferable skills that will support your employability across a wide range of industries – ensuring you have maximum flexibility when choosing your future career.
Taught by experts with strong links to the legal profession, the course gives you plenty of opportunities for practical experience and to develop your own professional network. The course team’s practical expertise and open-door policy ensure you will be well supported academically – while the university’s dedicated support services offer plenty of help with any other aspects of student life.
And as a founding member of Southampton City Law Network, we offer a programme of workshops and guest lectures from visiting professionals – as well as events, work experience opportunities, and chances to explore the legal profession and decide which career path to follow. You may also have the opportunity to get involved with the Southampton Solent Law Clinic - providing a free legal service to the local community in partnership with Dutton Gregory Solicitors.
The LLB offers training for other avenues of legal practice as well, delivering a range of professional and transferrable skills tailored to the corporate and business world. The modules incorporate both theory and practice – enabling you to understand legal processes and the fast-changing legal environment. You will be encouraged not only to develop habits of lifelong learning, but also to develop the professional awareness and personal attributes to effectively continue your development as a professional long after you graduate.
If you’re looking to study our law degree but don’t have the relevant qualifications or experience, the business and law foundation year will help you develop the core skills and knowledge to progress. Find out more about the business and law foundation year.
This course also offers the option of a placement year. A placement year allows you to put what you've learned in your first and second years into practice in the workplace, gaining valuable real-world work experience before you graduate. Our course and placements teams will help you find the perfect industry placement in your chosen field.
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Who is this course for?
Solent’s LLB degree is ideally suited to students looking to pursue a career as a solicitor or barrister and also to those seeking a career in other legal and business professional environments, from commerce to the civil service.
What does this course lead to?
A law degree provides a wide variety of transferable skills relevant to both legal practice and other areas. Following graduation, many students go on to train as a solicitor or barrister, while others pursue careers as legal executives, company secretaries or licensed conveyancers, or in areas such as business, property management and marketing, taxation, legal and financial compliance, local and central government, the police service, or paralegal work.
Graduate stories
Hear from Solent alumni about where their careers have taken them and how studying at Solent prepared them for their future.
Read more storiesMeet the team
The University cannot guarantee any particular members of staff will teach specific aspects of the course in the future, but will endeavour to ensure the teaching team maintains their balance of experience and qualifications.
Facilities
Law students have access to the moot court room to practice their courtroom and debating skills in a real-world environment.
Students also have access to a dedicated law collection in our Mountbatten Library, plus on- and off-campus access to a broad range of subscriber law databases, including major collections from Westlaw, Lexis Library and i-Law – providing access to law reports, legislative material, and academic journals.
International opportunities
Broaden your horizons by adding an international dimension to your CV – essential to achieving success in today’s fast-changing, global environment.
Studying, working or volunteering in another country could be the experience of a lifetime. Enhance your degree by developing important global skills such as knowledge of other countries, language skills, intercultural awareness, adaptability and confidence.
For more information, please email international.mobility@solent.ac.uk.
What you'll study
Core modules
Legal System and Legal Method
This module lays the foundations for a law student and the aspiring legal professional. You will learn how to find various sources of law using legal databases and learn how to then take that legal research and use it to effectively advise and problem-solve for a variety of clients in a variety of real world situations.
Tort Law and Dispute Resolution
Tort law is concerned with civil wrongdoing and the legal consequences that arise when one person causes harm to another. This module introduces you to the principles that govern civil liability in England and Wales and explores how the law provides remedies for those who have suffered loss, injury or damage. You'll examine how tort law operates as a mechanism for accountability, compensation and risk allocation within society, and how it responds to social, technological and economic change.
Contract Law and Practice
Contract law governs the agreements that shape everyday life and drive modern commerce, from simple consumer transactions to complex business relationships. This module introduces you to the legal principles that underpin contractual obligations in England and Wales and explores how those principles operate in practice within a business-led economy. Through this module, you will develop a clear understanding of how legally binding contracts are formed, structured and enforced.
Criminal Law and Practice
Criminal law sits at the very heart of the relationship between the individual and the state. It defines the boundaries of personal freedom, sets society’s moral limits, and determines when the power of the state may be used to investigate, prosecute and punish. This module invites you to explore that relationship in depth, combining the study of criminal law with the practical realities of criminal justice in action. Through this module, you'll develop a strong understanding of the principles that govern criminal liability in England and Wales, including the elements of offences, the mental states required for guilt, and the defences that may excuse or justify criminal conduct.
Core modules
Business Law and Practice
This module introduces you to the legal framework governing business activity and develops your ability to apply legal principles to realistic commercial scenarios. It is designed to help you understand how businesses operate within the law, the rights and obligations that arise from commercial activity, and the legal consequences of business decision-making. You'll explore the legal structures through which businesses operate, including the formation and management of companies, and examine the roles, responsibilities and duties of key stakeholders.
Public Law and Civil Liberties
Public law is concerned with the exercise of power by the state and the mechanisms by which that power is controlled, challenged and held to account. This module invites you to explore the constitutional foundations of public power in the United Kingdom and to examine how legal principles protect individuals from the misuse of that power. You will engage with the institutions, doctrines and values that shape public decision-making and define the relationship between the state and the individual.
Land Law and Conveyancing
Land law governs some of the most valuable and significant assets people own. This module introduces you to the legal principles and procedures that regulate rights, interests and obligations in land, while developing your ability to apply those principles in real-world conveyancing and property scenarios. You will explore how ownership and interests in land are created, protected and transferred, gaining a detailed understanding of land registration and the conveyancing process.
Optional modules
Please note: Not all optional modules are guaranteed to run each year.
Human Rights
Human rights law is where legal principle meets real human impact. This module invites you to step into one of the most dynamic and socially significant areas of modern law, examining how legal systems protect fundamental rights, challenge abuses of power, and respond to some of the most complex issues facing contemporary society. You will explore human rights as a living body of law, drawing on domestic and international sources to understand how rights are articulated, interpreted and enforced in practice.
Intellectual Property Law and Artificial Intelligence
Intellectual property is one of the most valuable assets a business or individual can own. This module introduces you to the legal frameworks that protect creativity, innovation and technological development, while critically examining whether those frameworks remain fit for purpose in an age of artificial intelligence. You will explore the core principles governing intellectual property rights, including copyright, trade marks, patents and design rights, and examine how these rights are created, registered, enforced and defended.
Law of Evidence
The law of evidence is where cases are won or lost. This module takes you beyond learning what the law is and into the practical reality of proving a case in court. From the moment an incident occurs to the final submissions before a judge or jury, you'll explore how facts are gathered, challenged, tested and ultimately presented as evidence within the legal system.
Core modules
Wills, Trusts and Probate
This module offers a comprehensive and practice-focused exploration of the law governing succession, estate management and the administration of wealth after death. It invites you to engage critically with the legal principles underpinning wills, trusts and probate, while developing the professional judgment required to navigate the complex social, financial and ethical issues that arise in testamentary and estate practice.
Future Ready
Whether your ambition lies in legal practice, a related professional role, or an alternative career pathway, this module places your development, direction, and employability at its centre. Future Ready aims to help you explore potential career pathways and understand the skills, knowledge, and professional behaviours required to enter and progress within your chosen field. You will critically evaluate your own career readiness, reflecting on your strengths, areas for development, and how your academic and practical experiences align with your professional goals.
Optional modules
Please note: Not all optional modules are guaranteed to run each year.
Medical Law and Practice
We all will, at some point, interact with the medical profession. But what happens when things go wrong? When medical treatment fails, who decides what is right: the doctors or the lawyers? And how can the law both protect patients and support medical professionals? This module is your opportunity to step into the heart of these real-world dilemmas. You will critically examine complex medical-legal problems, exploring the delicate balance between personal autonomy, consent, and professional responsibility.
SQE 1 Preparation
The Solicitors Qualification Examination (SQE) is a two-part centralised assessment (known as SQE 1 and SQE 2) that all intending solicitors will need to pass before entering the profession. This module will prepare you for the SQE1 (the knowledge-based part of the assessment) exam. The module is delivered through the College of Legal Practice and its virtual learning environment and quality assured and overseen by Solent Law School.
Law in Practice
This module is designed to bring together your academic, professional and personal development as you complete the final stage of your law degree. It provides an opportunity for you to engage in sustained, independent legal work that reflects the realities of legal practice and professional environments, while allowing you to pursue an area aligned with your interests, ambitions and career goals.
Employment Law and Practice
Employment law shapes the working lives of millions of people and plays a central role in regulating the balance of power between employers and employees. Whether advising an organisation on compliance or supporting an individual facing workplace difficulties, employment lawyers must navigate complex legal frameworks while responding to fast-moving, real-world problems. This module aims to develop your understanding of how employment law operates in practice within the United Kingdom.
Family Law and Practice
Family law touches the lives of people in very personal and often emotional ways. Everyone has, or will have, some interaction with family structures, relationships, and the legal frameworks that support or regulate them. But what happens when disputes arise, relationships break down, or families face complex legal problems? How do lawyers balance the needs of clients with the requirements of the law, and what does professional practice look like in sensitive, high-stakes contexts? This module is designed to give you hands-on experience in navigating family law in practice.
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You will learn by:
You may be assessed at the end of each block by:
- Case studies
- Assignments
- Written exams
- Individual presentations
- Group presentations
As part of this course, you will study one module at a time, giving you the chance to build a deeper understanding and see the results of your hard work more quickly. With regular assessments and feedback, rather than exams all at once, you’ll also benefit from improved focus, and a more manageable workload.
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Study support
The student achievement team are on hand to help you succeed during your studies at Solent. They aim to contact you at key times during your time here with personalised information, advice and guidance, by email or phone.
The disability advice team provides information, advice and guidance for disabled students.
All students can access Succeed@Solent, Solent's online guide to getting better grades. It offers extensive, practical information and advice on topics such as academic writing, research and presentations.
Why choose a law career?
Law affects almost every aspect of everyday life – and few degrees offer such a variety of well-paid career destinations. The law’s omnipresent nature is reflected in the wide variety of areas of legal practice, including rewarding specialist professions such as criminal law (police, criminology and social and probation work) or commercial law (including roles such as company secretaries, accountants, tax consultants and compliance officers).
Solent University is a founding member of the Southampton City Law Network, which promotes the interests of local law students, teachers, lawyers, and other legal professionals.
Through the law network, students have the chance to gain paid and unpaid work experience from local employers such as E3 Consulting and Lawdit Solicitors, and many law firms have Solent LLB alumni as trainee and fully qualified solicitors, company secretaries, trademark attorneys, legal executives, licensed conveyancers and paralegals.
You could earn:
Solicitor
Starting salary: £21,000 to £23,700
The Law Society recommends firms should pay trainee solicitors on training contracts and qualifying work experience a minimum of £23,703 in London and £21,024 in the rest of the country. Many firms will pay more than the required minimum.
Trade mark attorney
Starting salary: £27,000 to £35,000
This can rise to £33,000 to £40,000 for part-qualified trade-mark attorneys. Newly-qualified trade mark attorneys can earn in the region of £48,000 to £58,000.
Licensed conveyancer
Starting salary: £19,000 to £24,000
After qualification and with around three years' experience, your salary may range from £25,000 to £50,000.
The stated salaries are published on prospects.ac.uk. Income figures are intended as a guide only.
Graduate stories
Hear from Solent alumni about where their careers have taken them and how studying at Solent prepared them for their future.
Read more stories“The academics on the law course were amazing. They offer such personalised support to their students. ”
Solent Careers
The Solent Careers team is committed to getting students into great careers.
While you are studying, the team can help you with finding work experience or placements, link you with a mentor, check your CV, or offer one-to-one guidance.
We also have graduate job opportunities just for Solent graduates.
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Certificate in Practical Artificial Intelligence
Every student at Solent University will also have the option to study an additional Certificate in Practical Artificial Intelligence qualification alongside their course. Free of charge, the course ensures you'll be prepared for a fantastic and varied career after graduation.
Further study
Thinking about studying further than an undergraduate degree? Alumni can get 20% off their postgraduate study.
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Find out moreTuition fees
The tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year are:
- UK, ROI, EU (settled status) and Channel Island full-time fees: £9,790 per year
- International full-time fees: £19,081 per year
For further information, please visit our tuition fees page.
Extra course costs
While most course costs are covered by your tuition fees, some essential resources and optional extras may need to be paid for separately. These additional costs are listed below. For advice on budgeting and managing your money, please contact student.funding@solent.ac.uk.
The 2026/27 additional costs are not yet available. For guidance, previous additional costs have been:
Optional costs
- UK study trip: approx £50
- European study trip: approx £300
Bursaries, scholarships and financial support
Solent University offers a range of bursaries and scholarships that provide financial assistance or waive fees for tuition or accommodation. Each bursary or scholarship has specific eligibility criteria. Check out our bursaries and scholarships pages to find out more.
Cost of living support
At Solent, we understand that the cost of living crisis may be of some concern. To help, we've put together some detailed information to show what support is available and how to make your money go further.
Graduation costs
There is no charge to attend graduation, but you will be required to pay for the rental of your academic gown (approximately £45 per graduate, depending on your award). You may also wish to purchase official photography packages, which range in price from £15 to £200+. Graduation is not compulsory, so if you prefer to have your award sent to you, there is no cost. Extra guest tickets will go on sale after results publication and will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis. The cost per ticket is currently £20. Please note, we do not guarantee there will be any extra tickets available to purchase.
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Key entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points
- A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D* or equivalent, which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points.
- For further information about UK qualifications, please see our course entry requirement document.
Key entry requirements
As a general guide, we look for qualifications that are equivalent to the British high school A-levels.
If you are applying from outside the UK, find information about entry requirements, visas and agents for your country here.
For further information about EU qualifications, please see our course entry requirements document.
Key entry requirements
As a general guide, we look for qualifications that are equivalent to the British high school A-levels.
If you are applying from outside the UK, find information about entry requirements, visas and agents for your country here.
For further information about international qualifications, please see our course entry requirements document.
Note to all international students requiring a visa
All international applicants need to be aware that the English language requirements to attend Solent University, and the English language requirements to obtain a visa from the Home Office, may be different. This means that if you meet the Solent University language requirement to gain a place on the course, you may still have to meet additional requirements to be granted with a visa by the Home Office.
We strongly advise all applicants to visit the Home Office website which outlines all the requirements for a successful visa application.
How to apply
Full-time
Any student applying for the first year of a full-time/sandwich undergraduate course must apply through UCAS (University and Colleges Admissions Service). This includes mature, overseas and EU students.
Nearly all schools and colleges offer their students the facility of applying electronically through the UCAS website using 'Apply'; it may also be used by those applying independently in the UK and overseas. This facility and all course information can be found on the UCAS website: www.ucas.com.
Your application should reach UCAS by 14 January if you hope to enter a course the following autumn. Early application is advised for the most popular subject areas. Late applications may be made until the end of June. The UCAS Code for the University is S30, code name SOLNT.
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Contextual offers
Solent endeavours to offer learning opportunities to students from all backgrounds. When we receive and review an application, we take into consideration the context and personal circumstances of applicants when making a decision, which means our advertised entry tariff could be reduced.
Find out more about Solent's contextual offers
Alternative entry options
Top-up route:
We welcome applications from students currently studying a Foundation Degree, DipHE, HNC, HND or modules of an undergraduate degree course at another university, who wish to enter directly into Years 2 or 3 of one of our undergraduate degree courses. Please contact our admissions team for more information: contact us
Language requirements
Applicants who do not have English as their first language will be required to demonstrate an approved level of proficiency in the use of the English language. The agreed minimum requirements for this course are:
- IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component.
- Duolingo English Language Test - 115 overall with minimum of 95 in each component or equivalent.
TOEFL IBT tests taken prior to 21 January 2026
- Minimum overall score of 80 with a minimum of 20 in each individual component.
TOEFL IBT tests taken from 21 January 2026
- Minimum overall score of 4.5 with a minimum of 4 in each individual component.
Qualifications are checked before enrolment, and international students must bring their original certificates or certified copies when coming to study at the University.
Pre-Sessional English programme
The University also offers a pre-sessional English programme for international students who wish to improve their level of English before starting a degree course.
UCAS points: 104-120
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