Law
Train to become a solicitor or barrister with our bachelor of law degree. Get hands-on experience in our law clinics and professional mentoring – and graduate ready to work in the legal field.
Start dates vary by location. To see start dates for each location, check the apply pages.
Start dates vary by location. To see start dates for each location, check the apply pages.
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Develop your legal knowledge, learn from professionals, and gain practical experience in our law clinics and mock court rooms.
This degree provides the seven core foundations of legal knowledge and meets the requirements of the Solicitors Regulation Authority and the Bar Standards Board for a career as a solicitor or barrister in the UK, as well as giving you discounted access to discounted access to BARBRI SQE preparation courses. Alternatively, you could apply what you’ve learned in a range of other areas.
Our law degree provides the seven core foundations of legal knowledge and meets the requirements of the Bar Standards Board for a career as a solicitor or barrister in the UK.
What is this accreditation?
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Find out more about studying Law at ARU.
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Gain real-world legal skills in our hands-on Law Clinic
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Study an interdisciplinary curriculum and gain skills relevant to a range of careers
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Achieve your goals with personalised career and development support
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Break through career barriers with comprehensive industry experience and support from expert staff
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Take advantage of mentorship, career guidance and other opportunities through our extensive industry network
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Prepare for a successful career leading positive societal change
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
Careers
At ARU I’ve had incredible work experience offers and – to cap it off – I’ve advanced to winning stages of national law competitions.
While building your legal knowledge, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to gain practical experience.
You can gain valuable experience in our law clinics, and benefit from our mentoring and undergraduate researcher schemes. You can additionally practise your skills in our mock court rooms and by taking part in national competitions such as Mooting with our student Law Society. We’ll also help you find and secure work placements and internships.
Graduation doesn’t need to be the end of your time with us. You might decide to stay at ARU and study for a Masters, such as our LLM International Business and Commercial Law. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.
Teaching and modules
You’ll start by learning the fundamentals of the law and legal systems of the United Kingdom.
You’ll also develop skills in fact handling, case reading, research, and more, which you’ll draw on throughout your degree and subsequent career.
In years 2 and 3, as well as continuing to develop your essential legal knowledge and skills, you’ll choose from a range of optional modules depending on your individual interests and aspirations.
Finally, you’ll complete a major project on a relevant topic of your choice, demonstrating your research, evaluation, and communication skills.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
- Constitutional and Administrative Law
- English Legal System and Skills
- Contract Law
- Criminal Law
- Into ARU
- Tort Law
- Equity, Trusts and Succession
- Business Law
- Ruskin Module (15 credits)
- The Law of Family Relationships *
- Commercial Law *
- Medical Law *
- Legal Work Experience *
- The Law of Information, Intellectual Property and Social Media *
- Property Law
- EU Law
- Undergraduate Major Project
- Civil Litigation *
- Criminal Litigation *
- Employment Law *
- Diversity, Equality and the Law *
- Legal and Social Obligations of Business *
- Public Law and the Law of the European Union
- English Legal System and Skills
- Criminal Law
- Contract Law
- Into ARU
- Tort Law
- Business Law
- Equity and the Law of Trusts
- Ruskin Module (15 credits)
- The Law of Information, Intellectual Property and Social Media *
- The Law of Family Relationships *
- Legal Work Experience *
- Property Law
- Wills and the Administration of Estates
- Undergraduate Major Project in Law (Dissertation)
- Civil Litigation *
- Criminal Litigation *
- Employment Law *
To prepare you for university study, you can take a foundation year at the start of this course. Foundation year modules vary by campus, so choose the option that’s best for you.
- Foundation in Law and Policing
- Contemporary Issues
- Literacies in Higher Education
- Extended Project
Read profiles of teaching and research staff on this course.
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Alicia VirtueDeputy Head of School
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Dan BurdgeSenior Lecturer
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Dr Imranali PanjwaniSenior Lecturer
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Tom SerbySenior Lecturer
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Dr Ryan HillSenior Lecturer
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Pauline HallSenior Lecturer
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Dr Elina KonstantinidouSenior Lecturer
Facilities
All our LLB (Hons) Law students have access to:
- Law Clinics where you can volunteer under the supervision of qualified solicitors
- mock court rooms
- professional mentoring scheme
- undergraduate researcher scheme
- ARU’s student Law Society, which takes part in national competitions.
Entry requirements
Fees and funding
Apply for Law
Clearing places available
UK students, apply through Clearing for a September 2025 start
UK students
Call our Clearing line
01245 686868
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