LLB (Hons) Law via Study Centres

Take your first step towards a rewarding career in law. Develop sought-after skills, including commercial awareness, personal integrity and an ethical approach. Undertake an optional work placement year. Gain intellectual tools and knowledge to tackle real-world issues in the legal sector.

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Course codeCID1341

Duration3 years

LocationPartner centre

Course summary

LLB (Hons) provides you with the essential knowledge and skills for a career in the legal sector. The course covers the legal knowledge you need to prepare for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE). You can also practice SQE-style questions as part of your studies.

The course also covers the foundations of legal knowledge you need to become a barrister. It builds the skills you need for further study, such as a master’s degree or a doctorate.

You'll learn from experienced legal practitioners and research-active staff. You'll also receive a high level of support and engaging teaching to help you achieve your goals.

We offer a range of extracurricular activities to improve your CV, including the client interviewing competition, student negotiation competition, and mooting competition. You'll also have the opportunity to publish your work in the Sunderland Student Law Journal (a peer-reviewed academic journal). Our annual student trip to London to visit Parliament, the Royal Courts of Justice, and the Supreme Court will bring your study of public law to life.

Our Student Law Clinic will give you a taste of real life in legal practice. Events are embedded in our careers and employability programme, where you can network with local legal practitioners.

You can also build your leadership and organisational skills by joining our Student Law Society.

Why Sunderland for Law

What you'll study

If you’re studying at a study centre, please contact the centre directly for up-to-date module information.

How you'll learn

You’ll be taught by passionate academics who produce ‘internationally excellent’ research. A typical week will include lectures, seminars, group work, and e-learning. We encourage you to develop study skills and carry out independent legal research. You'll also have opportunities to present ideas to other students and develop concepts in groups. A number of modules incorporate court/tribunal visits, video presentations, and visiting speakers.

Some assessments count towards your degree. There are also ongoing assessments to gather feedback and build on your learning. Assessment methods include research assignments, case studies, problem questions, practical activities, reports, and exams.

Entry requirements

On-campus entry requirements

Our typical offer is 96–112 UCAS Tariff points, from a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A Levels, T Levels, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.

We accept a maximum of 6 points from Level 3 Key Skills qualifications.

You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above. This must include maths and English language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number. If you've studied for a GCSE which has a numerical grade, you'll need to achieve a grade 4 or above.

See how many points your qualifications are worth using the UCAS Tariff calculator(opens in new tab).

Our admissions policy uses a range of flexible options to support you to study with us. This may include a reduced offer of up to 16 UCAS Tariff points, (or equivalent). Find out if you're eligible for a tariff point reduction.

If English isn't your first language, please see our English language requirements.

Study Centre entry requirements

If you're studying at a study centre, please contact the centre directly for more information on their specific requirements and equivalent qualifications from outside the UK.

Fees and finance support

Undergraduate fees are set according to rules from Government in line with forecast inflation. If you're a Home fee-paying student, the fee for your first year of study for 2026/27 will be £9,790. You'll pay tuition fees for every year of study. Fees may increase every year based on the Retail Price Index.

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If you currently serve (or have recently served) within the Armed Forces, the Ministry of Defence's ELCAS scheme may be able to help cover your funding for this course. Read more about funding for Armed Forces personnel.

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Study Centre fees

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