York St John University · Undergraduate
LLB (Hons) Law Bachelor's degree at York St John University
LLB (Hons) Law at York St John University is recognised by the UK degree-awarding body framework, and the university holds Silver status for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
LLB (Hons)
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3
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Full-time
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89%
continuation
About this course
Study Law as part of a small group, with academic staff who get to know you and put your learning experience first. From the provider’s course page.
LLB (Hons) Law is a Bachelor's degree (LLB (Hons)) at York St John University, based in YSJ Main Campus. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Law, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
8.7
/ 10
2 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Excellent84
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Excellent89
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 89% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 6 modules
- Contract LawCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Contract Law is an essential area of legal study and is required for a qualifying law degree. It is central to the understanding of private law. This module is your introduction to the legal principles relevant to the formation, content and breakdown of contractual arrangements. Your ability to identify and address problems, undertake research, and investigate policy issues in this area will improve.
- Constitutional and Administrative Law and Human RightsCompulsory20 credits
Module details
You will begin to understand the importance and debates surrounding: How laws are made The institutions of the state, and structure of the legal system The key principles of constitutional and administrative law The fundamental principles of human rights and civil liberties
- Criminal LawCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Criminal Law defines what we deem as a criminal offence and how rules and procedures apply to that offence. We will introduce you to the theory behind criminal law and identify how this links to the practicalities of police investigation as we introduce you to the personnel and institutions within the criminal justice system. Criminal law shall therefore be situated within theoretical and practical contexts. The combination of substantive law, skills and a range of contexts shall assist your lea
- Contract Law (Advanced)Compulsory20 credits
Module details
Contract Law is an essential area of legal study and is required for a qualifying law degree. It is central to the understanding of private law. This module deepens your understanding of contract law and the civil justice system, looking at the rules relating to breach of contract and other ways in which contracts may come to an end. You will learn about how disputes arising from contracts can be resolved and consider the impact of deceit, negligence or duress on parties' contractual rights or o
- Constitutional and Administrative Law and Human Rights (Advanced)Compulsory20 credits
Module details
Law is an intellectually challenging and stimulating subject that you will be expected to develop a broad range of transferable professional skills as you come towards the end of your first year of study. We aim to deepen your understanding of the institutions of the state, how laws are made, principles of constitutional and administrative law, principles of human rights and civil liberties.
- Criminal Law (Advanced)Compulsory20 credits
Module details
This module shall address more complex issues of substantive criminal law such as property offences and defences. You shall continue to integrate skills and substantive criminal law to provide context to both areas of study. The practical context shall move forward in time to link to court proceedings and the criminal courts. A sense of chronology shall be developed both in terms of the substantive criminal law and the wider criminal process.
Year 2 9 modules
- Tort LawCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Tort law refers to a civil wrong that causes a claimant to suffer loss or harm. On this module you will learn to analyse tortious liability, producing information from primary and secondary legal sources. You will learn how to formulate and present sound arguments in relation to tortious liability and apply your knowledge to example problems. This module will involve critically examining the role of tort in modern society, reflecting on its changing uses and purposes, and considering limitations
- Property LawCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Property Law deals with the transactions related to both residential and commercial property. It covers specialist areas such as property finance, mortgage lending or social housing. On this module you will consider different interests such as how the law treats relationships relating to land, landlords, tenants, lenders, borrowers, and co-owners.
- European Union Law and Human RightsCompulsory20 credits
Module details
You will study the institutions and principles of the European Union (EU) in regards to its creation, constitution, institutions and substantive laws. This will allow you to prepare and build an argument, applying your knowledge to issues regarding the continued impact on the United Kingdom following Brexit. These will include the tensions between the social, political and economic issues. We will also introduce you to the human rights law and the principles of and the relationship between the E
- Themes in LawOptional20 credits
Module details
This module is your opportunity to study themes including the role and purpose of law in society, differing legal systems and theories and the concepts of justice and legal ethics. Contemporary issues and debates in the United Kingdom and around the world will be explored as you progress through this module.
- York St John Law ClinicOptional20 credits
Module details
You will take part in your first experience in York St John Law Clinic. You will be trained as a Community Legal Companion to support unrepresented parties going through court proceedings. This will give you valuable experience, transferable skills and an understanding of the law in action. This module is your opportunity to help make a difference within society as you work with members of our community.
- International LawCompulsory20 credits
Module details
Explore the United Kingdom's new and developing relationship with the European Union, other countries and international institutions following Brexit. We will introduce you to the institutions and principles of international public law and international criminal law.
- AdvocacyOptional20 credits
Module details
On this module we will introduce you to the principles and practice of advocacy, and explore their practical application. The set of skills required for advocacy work will be a key focus, as you learn about what Advocacy is, its uses, and practice. You will examine models and principles of Advocacy and Mooting.
- Legal Services and Social JusticeOptional20 credits
Module details
On this module you will learn about the complexity of legal issues faced by legal and associated services. We will focus on the practical application of legal knowledge to address real legal problems and challenges. Through this you will build skills in problem solving, research, development of innovative solutions, and incorporating technology or other alternative approaches. Case studies will be drawn from various stakeholders including legal providers, businesses, academic research and NGOs.
- Law and Social JusticeOptional20 credits
Module details
Gain an understanding of the relationship between law and social justice in contemporary society and the practical relevance of legal principles in addressing everyday legal and social problems. Develop an applied understanding of how legal advice is delivered within community settings and frontline advice services. You will learn about the role of legal and advice-giving institutions such as Citizens Advice in supporting access to justice and have the opportunity to spend time in these organisa
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This course emphasises small-group teaching with academic staff who know you and prioritise your learning experience. You'll usually begin with foundational modules in Contract Law, Public Law and Criminal Law, covering formation, breach, constitutional principles and criminal liability. Year 2 typically moves to Tort Law, Land Law and International Law, exploring negligence, property interests and cross-border legal frameworks. In your final year, you'll study Equity and Trusts before choosing specialist options such as Commercial law, Human rights, Criminal justice, Family law, Employment law or Legal practice (SQE), often culminating in independent research or supervised work in a law clinic. A course like this normally progresses from core legal principles to applied and specialist study, building your analytical and practical skills throughout.
Who it's for
This course suits graduates aiming for careers in law, whether in private practice, in-house roles, public service or alternative legal sectors. You should have strong analytical and communication skills, alongside genuine interest in how law shapes society. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent qualifications; the typical UCAS tariff among entrants was 96–111 points. If you're considering postgraduate study or professional legal qualifications, this degree provides the foundation you'll need.
University & format
The LLB (Hons) Law degree is studied full-time over 3 years at York St John University, a University based on its Main Campus. Teaching is delivered in English. The course leads to a nationally recognised Bachelor's degree and is accredited as a recognised UK degree-awarding body. York St John University achieved Silver in the Office for Students' TEF 2023 for teaching quality. Check the university's funding pages for information on bursaries and scholarships.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Application timelineWhat happens next
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
PlacementPublished placement option
Placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
Open daysExplore our Open Days
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Entry & how to get in
Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists around 112 UCAS points. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent96% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 96 - 111 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check York St John University's official course page for the current offer.
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 96% |
| another higher-education qualification | 1% |
| a Baccalaureate | 1% |
| an Access course | 1% |
| No / unknown prior qualifications | 1% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accessible entry
Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Your UCAS points0
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Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Add your grades to see where you land
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesBCCA-level equivalent admitted students held
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask York St John University whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Home£9,790 / yr
International£14,900 / yr
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at York St John University →For students who normally live in England
illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
£9,790tuition used per year, published course home fee
illustrative borrowing over 3 years
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Funding matched to this course
All York St John University funding →Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
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Amounts, exclusions and deadlines can change. An award is not guaranteed unless the university confirms it.
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Careers & earnings
What Law graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
89%
continue past their first year
- 1Paralegal / TraineeTraining contract or pupillage route · 0–2 yrs
- 2Solicitor / BarristerQualified practitioner · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior AssociateLeading matters and clients · 5–9 yrs
- 4Partner / In-house CounselPartnership or heading legal · 9+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Law nationally
Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£23,000 – £30,000
After 3 years LEO
£19,550 – £27,600
After 5 years LEO
£24,225 – £34,200
national rangeaxis £18,500 – £35,500
National figures for Law graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
89 of 100
continued or completed
continued into the next year or completed their qualification
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Published threshold met. Sample size is not included in this snapshot. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Job market & outlook
How Law graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
85%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Law courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes55%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled85%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuationHow AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- First-pass document review
- Standard contract drafting
- Legal research summaries
- Routine due diligence
More human than ever
- Advocacy and negotiation
- Judgement on ambiguous facts
- Client trust and ethics
- Strategy in disputes and deals
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Law graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Law firms
- Barristers' chambers
- In-house legal teams
- Government Legal Service
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Law graduates.
Law Firm Associates of all Practice Areas: Discuss your Overseas Relocation with Duke and Rawson – Australia/Asia/Middle East/Europe/Offshore/UKDuke and RawsonLaw Enforcement Success SpecialistAurorLaw Firm HR & Operations Lead - 12-Month ContractCharalle GroupLaw Firm Finance & Practice Manager, Leadership & OpsMcKinlay LawLaw Internship: Disputes & IBC – In-OfficeCanon SphereLaw Firm Front Desk & Guest Services (Oxford)Owen ReedLive from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs
Is this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
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Student finance
Published home tuition is £9,790/year for this course. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
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Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
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Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 8.7 out of 10: NSS 84% · continued 89%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
York St John University
All students12,150
International37.1%
Aged 25+31.6%
Law across the UK
Students144,525
Aged 25+24.3%
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around YSJ Main Campus
2,229 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Violent Crime 714Anti Social Behaviour 546Shoplifting 353Public Order 133Criminal Damage Arson 121
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Law right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to York St John University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £14,900 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check York St John University’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with York St John University and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
How competitive is entry?
Entry is historically accessible, accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 96 - 111 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
What are the entry requirements?
Set by York St John University. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates earn?
See the career and earnings data for Law below (national Graduate Outcomes / LEO figures).
What will it cost me?
The published home tuition is £9,790 per year for this course. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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