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LLB (Hons) Law
A law degree taught with a social justice focus, encouraging students to question the law in terms of equality and fairness. Four-year MLaw options are also available.
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Potential funding at York St John University
International undergraduates at the York campus get a £1,000 first-year scholarship (not for one-year top-up degrees). For postgraduates the page points to external Chevening and Commonwealth scholarships plus alumni scholarships.
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A clearer look at LLB (Hons) Law
A law degree taught with a social justice focus, encouraging students to question the law in terms of equality and fairness. Four-year MLaw options are also available.
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.
31 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.
- 013 compulsory modules in semester 1Published course content
- 023 compulsory modules in semester 2Published course content
- 03How laws are madePublished course content
- 04The institutions of the state, and structure of the legal systemPublished course content
- 05The key principles of constitutional and administrative lawPublished course content
- 06The fundamental principles of human rights and civil libertiesPublished course content
- 071 compulsory module in semester 1Published course content
- 08Dissertation and Clinical Legal Practice and 1 optional module in semester 2Published course content
- 09MLawPublished course content
- 101 compulsory and 2 optional modules in semester 1Published course content
- 113 optional modules in semester 2Published course content
- 12MLaw Legal PracticePublished course content
- 13The structure of healthcare in the UKPublished course content
- 14Ethical principles of medical carePublished course content
- 15The legal relationship between doctors and patients, and elements of clinical negligencePublished course content
- 16Criminal liability in more detail; assault and battery, gross negligence manslaughterPublished course content
- 17Family lawPublished course content
- 18The family justice systemPublished course content
- 19Marriage and divorcePublished course content
- 20CohabitationPublished course content
- 21Domestic violencePublished course content
- 22Legal parentagePublished course content
- 23Different business mediaPublished course content
- 24Forming a partnership or incorporating a companyPublished course content
- 25Contractual issues and practicalities associated with running a companyPublished course content
- 26Matters associated with ceasing tradingPublished course content
- 27Societal responses to criminal lawPublished course content
- 28Stalking and harassmentPublished course content
- 29Public OrderPublished course content
- 30Communication offencesPublished course content
- 31Hate and Terror offencesPublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- 112 UCAS tariff points and 3 GCSEs at C/4 including English Language
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Sri Lankan GCE A-Levels: 3 passes at C (Credit) or higher for direct degree entry. Foundation year: 3 A-Level subjects at minimum grade S (SSS) and at least 5 O-Level passes.
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, no component below 5.5
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on yorksj.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 York St John University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.