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Law (Accelerated Programme) LLB (Hons)

University of Southampton

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)

  • Location

    Main Site - Highfield Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

If you want a career in the legal profession but studied another subject for your first degree, our accelerated LLB is the ideal choice for you.Designed for graduates from a wide range of disciplines, our intensive accelerated LLB programme offers you the possibility to fast track your studies and study for a qualifying law degree in just 2 years. When you graduate, you'll be ready to train to become a solicitor or barrister, as our degrees are recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board.Over the course of this programme, you'll become proficient in all the subjects required for a qualifying law degree and have the opportunity to develop an area of interest through extended study for your dissertation.Our accelerated LLB programme will give you in-depth legal knowledge together with strong critical thinking and communication skills. As you would expect from a Russell Group university, you'll be taught by active researchers who bring the latest legal developments to the curriculum.Our unique employability skills programme will ensure you consolidate what you learn through exceptional work experience and networking opportunities. As part of your degree you can experience law in action by applying to shadow a senior member of the judiciary in the High Court or Court of Appeal. Work alongside legal professionals to advise students at the Law Clinic in housing, business and family law. You'll engage with our academic research groups including the Stefan Cross Centre for Women, Equality and Law, and the Institute of Maritime Law. Hone your presentation skills on the Streetlaw programme and take part in a range of competitions to enhance your skills, including the Womble Bond Dickinson Team Building Challenge and regional, national and international mooting and negotiation competitions. By studying modules outside of law you can broaden your knowledge with interdisciplinary study.You can forge even stronger links within our friendly community by joining a student-run society such as the Law Society, Inns of Court Society, Mooting Society, Lawyers without Borders and the Canadian Law Society. You will have access to excellent learning facilities to support your studies. These include superb library resources including comprehensive collections in all the main subject areas such as contract law, property law, maritime law, criminal justice and public law. You can also access European and international resources, all housed in the main University library.We provide anytime access to an extensive range of electronic resources such as Westlaw, Lexis and Lawtel. Practise your advocacy skills in our purpose-built moot room.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 22,300per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

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We will consider the A-level equivalency of your specific qualifications against our entry requirements and help you through every stage of the application process. IELTS (Academic) Minimum overall score: 6.5 Minimum component scores (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking):6.5. TOEFL Overall score of 92 with at least 23 Reading, 23 Listening, 24 Speaking, 24 Writing.

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University information

University of Southampton

University of Southampton

  • University League Table

    20th

  • Campus address

    University of Southampton, Highfield, Southampton, Hampshire, SO17 1BJ, England

Southampton is proud of its inclusive global community and welcomes students from over 130 countries.
As a truly global university, Southampton has many opportunities for students to develop intercultural skills through its wide variety of clubs and societies.
Specialist careers support and paid year in employment and internship opportunities prepare international students for their future.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    25th out of 109 4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 221
    152 69%

    30th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    85.0 85%

    23rd

    12
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.93 73%

    84th

    32

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