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LLB (Hons) Law
Covers the foundations of English law and legal skills. Suits students heading for legal practice or law-related careers. The programme develops legal principles, case analysis, research, argument and the social context of law. At undergraduate level, the course develops subject knowledge progressively alongside practical, analytical and transferable skills.
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Postgraduate scholarships listed on course pages include a Master's Excellence Scholarship (15% of tuition, based on grades), a £2,000 International Early Acceptance Scholarship, and a £10,000 Postgraduate International Regional Scholarship for eligible nationalities (eligibility of Sri Lanka not confirmed).
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A clearer look at LLB (Hons) Law
Covers the foundations of English law and legal skills. Suits students heading for legal practice or law-related careers. The programme develops legal principles, case analysis, research, argument and the social context of law. At undergraduate level, the course develops subject knowledge progressively alongside practical, analytical and transferable skills.
This 36-month undergraduate route concentrates on legal principles, institutions and case analysis, research, argument and problem-solving, law in its social, commercial or international context. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Legal principles, institutions and case analysis
- Research, argument and problem-solving
- Law in its social, commercial or international context
- Understand core legal concepts and institutions.
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Legal research
- Case analysis
- Structured argument
- Clear professional writing
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
- Independent study and progressively more complex assignments or projects.
- Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students who enjoy close reading, evidence-led argument and applying rules and principles to complex situations. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- Legal professional after required training
- Compliance officer
- Policy adviser
- Contracts or governance specialist
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
Published course content for this programme.
34 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
- 01Legal Systems and SourcesPublished course content
- 02Contract LawPublished course content
- 03Skills, Ethics and Professional PracticePublished course content
- 04Legal Systems and JusticePublished course content
- 05Criminal LawPublished course content
- 06Public LawPublished course content
- 07The place of the Human Rights Act 1998 in the UK’s ConstitutionPublished course content
- 08Tort LawPublished course content
- 09Key principles in tortPublished course content
- 10NegligencePublished course content
- 11Intentional tortsPublished course content
- 12NuisancePublished course content
- 13DefamationPublished course content
- 14Vicarious liabilityPublished course content
- 15Land LawPublished course content
- 16Business Law and PracticePublished course content
- 17The concepts of legal personality and limited liability and their practical applicationPublished course content
- 18The legal dimensions of business financing and payment methodsPublished course content
- 19The taxation of corporate entities and their stakeholdersPublished course content
- 20European Union LawPublished course content
- 21Family LawPublished course content
- 22The relationship between families and the statePublished course content
- 23The interface between family law and family policyPublished course content
- 24The roles of individuals within familiesPublished course content
- 25Various theoretical perspectives on family lawPublished course content
- 26International LawPublished course content
- 27The sources of international law, with particular attention on treaties and customPublished course content
- 28The subjects of international law, especially states and international organisationsPublished course content
- 29How international law relates to national lawPublished course content
- 30Responsibility for breaches of international lawPublished course content
- 31The immunities enjoyed by states and diplomatsPublished course content
- 32Mediation and Conflict ResolutionPublished course content
- 33Civil Litigation and Dispute ResolutionPublished course content
- 34Commercial LawPublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- A levels AAB
- Sri Lankan qualifications
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- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, at least 5.5 in each component
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on lancaster.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with Lancaster University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.