Entry requirements
Selected entry requirements English language: Candidates must show a high standard of written and spoken English. We require GCSE English Language or equivalent such as IELTS 7 or TOEFL 625. A level: Grades AAA. Two AS levels are not accepted in place of one A Level. We receive a large number of applications from very well qualified students and seek to ensure that places are offered to those who are best prepared to contribute to and benefit from the programme. As law is a theoretical subject, we will only consider qualifications where theory comprises at least 70% of the curriculum. We prefer to see traditional subjects in your A-Level choices. Furthermore, experience indicates that some subjects are more suited than others for preparing students to undertake the study of law at Manchester. In light of this, and given both the high volume of applications received and our endeavour to assist applicants in their efforts not to opt for courses for which they will not be considered, the School wishes to point out that there are subjects it will not normally include as part of the academic conditions of any offer made. We do not accept the following subjects and they will only be considered as a fourth A-Level and will not therefore be accepted as part of a conditional offer: Critical thinking, General studies, Media Studies, Art & Design (including Photography, Textiles, CDT & Design Tech), ICT, IT, Dance, Music Technology, Film Studies, Travel & Tourism, Health & Social Care and Home Economics. The following subjects are less preferred but must still be a minimum of 70% theoretical to be accepted and will only be considered in combination with two traditional academic subjects: Law, Communication Studies, Drama (including Theatre Studies & Performing Arts), Business Studies, Sociology, PE and Sports Studies. These lists are not exclusive and if you are unsure whether your AS/A Level (or equivalent) subjects will be considered please contact us. Unit grade information: The University of Manchester welcomes the provision of unit grade information which, like all other available information, will inform the consideration of applications. Unit grades will not normally form part of offer conditions, except for Mathematics programmes. GCSE: A minimum of five GCSE A grades which must include English Language and Mathematics. Key Skills qualification: The University warmly welcomes applications from students studying the Key Skills qualification. However, as the opportunities to take these modules are not open to all applicants, currently this is not an essential requirement of the University. International baccalaureate: 37 points overall including 7, 6, 6 at Higher Level. Please see A-Level section for information on the subjects we prefer / do not consider at Higher Level. Additional entry requirements Additional entry requirements exist for this course. You may view these by selecting from the list below.
Course description
Course description
On the LLB (Hons) Law degree programme, you study a number of foundation subjects that the School regards as essential to any understanding of law. These also provide exemption from the Common Professional Examination set by the Bar and the Law Society.
In the first year you study six course units, three in each semester. These will be Legal Method; Contract, Public Law I; Public Law II; Criminal Law and Tort.
In the second year you also study six course units across the two semesters. Four of these will be compulsory: Equity and Trusts; Land Law; European Community Law and Jurisprudence. In addition, you will choose two further options.
The current list of options includes:
Policing and Regulation: Human Rights; Company Law & Partnership; Criminal Justice; Insurance Law; Landlord and Tenant; Employment Law; Mental Health Law; The Construction of Crime; Legal Profession & Legal Services; Principles of Law, Medicine and Ethics; Education Law; Gender and Law; Psychology, Crime and Criminal Justice; Criminal Evidence; Family Law; Sociology of Law; Youth Justice and Juvenile Delinquency; Comparative Law; Consumer Law; Sale & Supply of Goods; Environmental Law; Law & Economics; Constitutional Reform; Crime, Law & Society; Intellectual Property Law; Child Law; Public International Law; Practical Projects in Law; Medicine, Technology, Morals and the Law; Law Literature and Art; Sentencing & Penal Policy; Terrorism; Law and Ethics in War and Warfare.
In the third year you study six units, to be chosen from the above list. It is also possible to submit a dissertation in place of one of these subjects. It may not always be possible to offer all optional subjects in any one year.
Special features
Legal Advice Centre
The School runs a free Legal Advice Centre to the public, university staff and students. The Centre is managed by The Director of External Relations and Clinical Education and is sponsored by 2 major city firms and supported by the College of Law solicitors and barristers. It is quality marked by the Legal Services Commission.
The aims of the Centre are to provide practical experience for the Law School's students. Who are supervised by legal practitioners, and to offer a reliable service to its clients, who seek help with their legal problems and in many circumstances have nowhere else to obtain legal advice. This year we are also setting up an outreach centre with the Chinese community, police complaints and domestic violence unit.
Career opportunities
If you want to practise as a solicitor or barrister LLB (Hons) Law covers all the core subjects required to qualify for exemptions at the next stage in your training. However it will be necessary to do some further vocational training. You will need to do the Legal Practice Course and obtain a training contract to become a solicitor. You will need to do the Bar Vocational Course and obtain a pupillage to become a barrister.
The University of Manchester's School of Law has strong links with the legal professions and public services. Our graduates have a good record of securing employment both in the legal profession and other professional environments. Careers advice is available from a dedicated careers advisor. For those who wish to qualify as a solicitor, every graduate with a 2:2 degree or better is guaranteed a place at one of the branches of the College of Law or BPP to study on the Legal Practice Course.
