UCAS code M109
The Law (Graduate Entry) LLB is designed for non-law graduates looking to fast-track their legal education. Study at one of the oldest law departments in the UK and explore the legal issues that shape society today and in the future.
Delivered at a research-rich law school, our accelerated two-year LLB programme, provides a Qualifying Law Degree (QLD)—a first step toward professional qualifications like the Solicitors Qualification Examination (SQE) or Bar Practice Course (BPC). It’s an ideal choice for those who want to open doors to the legal profession and enhance career prospects, whether in law or beyond.
Our Law (Graduate Entry) LLB will give you a deep understanding of legal concepts and their real-world applications. You won’t just study the law – you’ll explore its impact and the bigger questions it raises. With a mix of teaching methods and a supportive learning environment, you’ll be encouraged to think critically and challenge ideas.
You’ll be taught and supervised by world-leading experts in the subject area, and in your second year, you’ll have the opportunity to shape your studies around your own interests and ambitions.
The skills you’ll gain will serve you well across many fields. From critical thinking and analysing risks to problem-solving, this degree sharpens your ability to navigate complex issues. It’s not just for future lawyers—it’s valuable in business, professional services, politics, mediation, communications and social justice too.
This course is for those who already have a non-law degree-level qualification and wish to obtain a legal education through a two-year accelerated programme of study.
Discover what you'll learn, what you'll study, and how you'll be taught and assessed.
In Year one, you’ll dive into core modules that must be studied in order to pass the academic stage of the route to practice, known as the ‘foundations of legal knowledge’.
You’ll also study Law and Social Justice in Action, which gives you the chance to develop and practice advanced legal research skills by exploring the law’s capacity to effect social change.
| Compulsory modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| LAW AND SOCIAL JUSTICE IN ACTION (LAW212) | 15 |
| LAND LAW (LAW242) | 15 |
| LAW OF CONTRACT (LEVEL 5) (LAW205) | 30 |
| LAW OF TORT (LAW209) | 30 |
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
In your second year, you’ll study the remaining core modules that are essential to passing the academic stage of your journey to practice.
Alongside these compulsory modules, you’ll have the opportunity to select from a variety of optional modules, shaped by the expertise and research interests of our academic staff. With such a broad range of options, you can choose to specialise in a particular area of law or mix modules from across the curriculum to suit your unique interests.
*Please note that timetabling considerations, research leave cycles, and subject prerequisites mean that the optional modules may vary from year to year.
| Compulsory modules | Credits |
|---|---|
| CRIMINAL LAW (LEVEL 6) (LAW307) | 30 |
| EQUITY & TRUSTS (LEVEL 6) (LAW311) | 30 |
| LAW OF THE EUROPEAN UNION (LAW310) | 30 |
Programme details and modules listed are illustrative only and subject to change.
You will be taught through a combination of large group lectures and small class sessions, such as tutorials, seminars or workshops. Formal lectures are intended to give you a sound understanding of relevant legal topics, and you are expected to enhance your knowledge through private study and research. Tutorials and seminars require active student participation and are particularly effective in assisting you in applying the law to practical situations. In addition, we use alternative forms of teaching delivery to provide a broad-based learning experience for our students. For example, student learning is enhanced through the use of podcasts and lecture capture technology, drop-in sessions, learning cafés, and clinical legal skills workshops. Online resources and exercises, group work, and presentations all help to ensure that you develop a strong set of transferrable skills.
Most optional modules are taught via ‘blended learning’ methods, utilising weekly lectures, seminars, optional drop-in sessions during office hours, independent legal research, e-learning strategies and formative assessments.
Assessment takes many forms, each tailored to the learning outcomes of the module.
Formal assessments typically occur twice a year: once at the end of semester one (January) and again at the end of semester two (May-June). Some modules may also offer formal mid-semester assessments. We use a variety of methods to ensure assessments support your learning, including seen and unseen exams, as well as extended coursework assignments. Other methods, such as case work, empirical projects and reflective journals, are also incorporated to provide a well-rounded assessment experience throughout your programme.
Optional modules are assessed on a summative basis through exams, coursework, or a combination of both. However, some optional modules may include additional assessment methods, such as group projects, practical assessments, presentations, casework or reflective logs.
We have a distinctive approach to education, the Liverpool Curriculum Framework, which focuses on research-connected teaching, active learning, and authentic assessment to ensure our students graduate as digitally fluent and confident global citizens.
The Liverpool Curriculum framework sets out our distinctive approach to education. Our teaching staff support our students to develop academic knowledge, skills, and understanding alongside our graduate attributes:
Our curriculum is characterised by the three Liverpool Hallmarks:
All this is underpinned by our core value of inclusivity and commitment to providing a curriculum that is accessible to all students.
Your course will be delivered by Liverpool Law School, in the School of Law and Social Justice Building. Students have access to state-of the-art facilities and are a short walk from the Sydney Jones Library. Based in the Knowledge Quarter, 10 minutes walk from the city-centre, students are surrounded by history and culture.
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A law degree from Liverpool doesn’t just prepare you for legal practice—it equips you with the skills to thrive in any profession. Communication, problem-solving, critical thinking and independent research are qualities that employers everywhere value. Wherever your ambitions take you, we’ll make sure you’re ready.
After completing an LLB (Graduate Entry), you’ll be well-placed to take the next step in your legal career. Many of our students choose to pursue an LLM, prepare for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam (SQE) or train for the Bar. Others return to their home jurisdictions as highly sought-after legal professionals, equipped with a global outlook and transferable skills that set them apart.
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Career support
We’re committed to helping you reach your full potential, both during your studies and beyond. As a law student at Liverpool, you’ll have access to a range of employability initiatives designed to boost your career and enrich your learning journey.
Through our Professional Mentor Scheme, you’ll connect with experienced legal professionals who can guide you as you take your next steps. You can also gain invaluable first-hand courtroom experience by shadowing a judge through our marshalling opportunities.
If you’re looking to make a real impact, our Law Clinic offers pro bono work where you’ll get involved in real cases, making a difference in people’s lives. And if you’re eager to build practical experience, we offer short-term placements with law firms, both locally and internationally.
Our flagship SLSJ Extra programme brings law to life through a series of guest talks and workshops. You’ll hear from legal experts, policymakers, and professionals across industries, discovering how a law degree can open doors to a range of impactful careers—both in and outside the legal profession.
Your tuition fees, funding your studies, and other costs to consider.
Full-time place, per year - £9,535
Full-time place, per year - £24,100
The UK full-time tuition fee and international course fee shown are correct for 2025/26 entry.
Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching and assessment, operating facilities such as libraries, IT equipment, and access to academic and personal support. Learn more about paying for your studies.
We understand that budgeting for your time at university is important, and we want to make sure you understand any course-related costs that are not covered by your tuition fee. This could include buying a laptop, books, or stationery.
Find out more about the additional study costs that may apply to this course.
We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries that could help pay your tuition and living expenses.
If you’re a UK student joining an undergraduate degree and have a household income below £35,000, you could be eligible for a Liverpool Bursary worth up to £2,000 for each year of undergraduate study.
Apply for an Asylum Seekers Scholarship and you could have your tuition fees paid in full and receive help with study costs. You’ll need to have applied for asylum in the UK, or be the dependant of an asylum seeker, and be joining an eligible undergraduate degree.
If you’ve spent 13 or more weeks in Local Authority care since age 14, you could be eligible for a bursary of £3,000 per year of study. You’ll need to be a UK student joining an eligible undergraduate degree and be aged 28 or above on 1 September in the year you start.
Are you a UK student with a Black African or Caribbean heritage and a household income of £25,000 or less? You could be eligible to apply for a Cowrie Foundation Scholarship worth up to £8,000 for each year of undergraduate study.
If you’re a UK student identified as estranged by Student Finance England (or the equivalent UK funding body), you could be eligible for a bursary of £1,000 for each year of undergraduate study.
Joining a School of Biosciences degree and have a household income of less than £25,000? If you’re a UK student, you could apply to receive £4,500 per year for three years of your undergraduate course.
Do you live in the Liverpool City Region with a household income of £25,000 or less? Did neither of your parents attend University? You could be eligible to apply for a Nolan Scholarship worth £5,000 per year for three years of undergraduate study.
Are you a UK student with a household income of £25,000 or less? If you’ve participated in an eligible outreach programme, you could be eligible to apply for a Rigby Enterprise Award worth £5,000 per year for three years of your undergraduate degree.
Are you a UK student with a household income of £25,000 or less? Did neither of your parents attend University? You could be eligible to apply for a ROLABOTIC Scholarship worth £4,500 for each year of your undergraduate degree.
Apply to receive tailored training support to enhance your sporting performance. Our athlete support package includes a range of benefits, from bespoke strength and conditioning training to physiotherapy sessions and one-to-one nutritional advice.
Joining a degree in the School of Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Computer Science? If you’re a UK student with household income below £25,000, you could be eligible to apply for £5,000 a year for three years of study. Two awards will be available per academic year.
If you’re a young adult and a registered carer in the UK, you might be eligible for a £1,000 bursary for each year of study. You’ll need to be aged 18-25 on 1 September in the year you start your undergraduate degree.
The qualifications and exam results you'll need to apply for this course.
The qualifications and exam results you’ll need to apply for this course.
| Qualification | Details |
|---|---|
| GCSE |
4/C in English and 4/C in Mathematics |
| International qualifications |
If you hold a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, but don’t meet our entry requirements, you could be eligible for a Pre-Master’s course. This is offered on campus at the University of Liverpool International College, in partnership with Kaplan International Pathways. It’s a specialist preparation course for postgraduate study, and when you pass the Pre-Master’s at the required level with good attendance, you’re guaranteed entry to a University of Liverpool master’s degree. |
You'll need to demonstrate competence in the use of English language, unless you’re from a majority English speaking country.
We accept a variety of international language tests and country-specific qualifications.
International applicants who do not meet the minimum required standard of English language can complete one of our Pre-Sessional English courses to achieve the required level.
| Qualification | Details |
|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5 |
| TOEFL iBT | 88 overall, with minimum scores of listening 17, writing 17, reading 17 and speaking 19. TOEFL Home Edition not accepted. |
| TOEFL Paper | Grade 7 at Standard Level or grade 6 at Higher Level |
| Duolingo English Test | 125 overall, with speaking, reading and writing not less than 105, and listening not below 100. |
| Pearson PTE Academic | 61 overall, with no component below 59 |
| LanguageCert Academic | 70 overall, with no skill below 60 |
| Cambridge IGCSE First Language English 0500 | Grade C overall, with a minimum of grade 2 in speaking and listening. Speaking and listening must be separately endorsed on the certificate. |
| Cambridge IGCSE First Language English 0990 | Grade 4 overall, with Merit in speaking and listening |
| Cambridge IGCSE Second Language English 0510/0511 | 0510: Grade B overall, with a minimum of grade 2 in speaking. Speaking must be separately endorsed on the certificate. 0511: Grade B overall. |
| Cambridge IGCSE Second Language English 0993/0991 | 0993: Grade 6 overall, with a minimum of grade 2 in speaking. Speaking must be separately endorsed on the certificate. 0991: Grade 6 overall. |
| Cambridge ESOL Level 2/3 Advanced | 176 overall, with no paper below 162 |
| LanguageCert | Grade 5 at Standard Level or grade 5 at Higher Level |
Do you need to complete a Pre-sessional English course to meet the English language requirements for this course?
The length of Pre-sessional English course you’ll need to take depends on your current level of English language ability.
If you don’t meet our English language requirements, we can use your most recent IELTS score, or the equivalent score in selected other English language tests, to determine the length of Pre-sessional English course you require.
Use the table below to check the course length you're likely to require for your current English language ability and see whether the course is available on campus or online.
| Your most recent IELTS score | Pre-sessional English course length | On campus or online |
|---|---|---|
| 6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5 | 6 weeks | On campus |
| 5.5 overall, with no component below 5.5 | 10 weeks | On campus and online options available |
| 5.5 overall, with no more than one component below 5.5, and no component below 5.0 | 12 weeks | On campus and online options available |
| 5.5 overall, with no component below 4.5 | 20 weeks | On campus |
| 5.0 overall, with no component below 4.5 | 30 weeks | On campus |
| 4.5 overall, with no more than one component below 4.5, and no component below 4.0 | 40 weeks | On campus |
If you’ve completed an alternative English language test to IELTS, we may be able to use this to assess your English language ability and determine the Pre-sessional English course length you require.
Please see our guide to Pre-sessional English entry requirements for IELTS 6.5 overall, with no component below 5.5, for further details.
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Last updated 25 February 2025 / / Programme terms and conditions