Durham Law School is a world leader in legal education and research. Our top-ranking LLB forms the first stage of the professional training you need to qualify as a solicitor or a barrister.
This cutting-edge, research-led degree provides an in-depth understanding of the law of England and Wales, as well as legal research and practice. It offers a variety of optional modules which allows individual specialisation across a range of pathways in public and private law, including international law.
The Law School is home to a number of leading research centres and grou...
Durham Law School is a world leader in legal education and research. Our top-ranking LLB forms the first stage of the professional training you need to qualify as a solicitor or a barrister.<br/><br/>This cutting-edge, research-led degree provides an in-depth understanding of the law of England and Wales, as well as legal research and practice. It offers a variety of optional modules which allows individual specialisation across a range of pathways in public and private law, including international law.<br/><br/>The Law School is home to a number of leading research centres and groups, and all teaching staff are actively involved in research. This research feeds into the curriculum to create a dynamic and intellectually stimulating environment which is in step with developments in the real world.<br/><br/>Academic expertise is supported by a range of first-class learning facilities. The moot court, dedicated workrooms and pro bono room allow you to immerse yourself in a law-focused environment. And outside of structured learning there are ten different law-related student societies which offer plenty of opportunities to get involved in extracurricular activities.<br/><br/>You can also apply to add an international dimension to your LLB with a year abroad in one of our overseas partner institutions. Places on these pathways are in high demand and if you are chosen your studies will extend from three years to four.<br/><br/>The rigorous academic curriculum, first-class facilities and supportive learning environment provide the legal and academic skills you will need to progress to a career in the legal sector, as well as equipping you with the transferable skills that are in demand across a wider range of sectors including business, local and national government and academia.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
29/09/2025
Campus
Durham City
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
M101
Institution Code
D86
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,A,A,A,A Departments will normally make offers based on Advanced Highers. In the absence of 3 Advanced Highers, where these are not offered by the applicant’s school, offers comprising of Advanced Highers and Highers or a number of Highers may be made on a case by case basis. All applicants are also required to sit the LNAT (www.lnat.ac.uk). Access to HE DiplomaD:30,M:15 We require 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 (or equivalent). Applicants may be required to meet additional subject-specific requirements for particular courses at Durham. All applicants are also required to sit the LNAT (www.lnat.ac.uk). International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme38 38 with 666 in higher level subjects. All applicants are also required to sit the LNAT (www.lnat.ac.uk). Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)D*DD Subject specific A-levels (or equivalent) may be required. All applicants are also required to sit the LNAT (www.lnat.ac.uk). Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H1,H1,H2,H2,H2,H2 All applicants are also required to sit the LNAT (www.lnat.ac.uk). OCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaD*DD All applicants are also required to sit the LNAT (www.lnat.ac.uk). Scottish Advanced HigherA,A,A All applicants are also required to sit the LNAT (www.lnat.ac.uk). Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD2,D3,D3 All applicants are also required to sit the LNAT (www.lnat.ac.uk). Extended ProjectNot Accepted Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)Not Accepted A levelA*,A,A Completion of the Law National Aptitude Test (LNAT) is required. T LevelAt Durham we welcome applications from students of outstanding achievement and potential from all educational backgrounds. We will consider applicants studying T level qualifications for entry to many of our courses. Where a course requires subject specific knowledge and this is not covered within the T level being studied, you may need to supplement your T level studies with a suitable qualification to meet this requirement, for example at A level. Where this is needed this will be clearly stated in our entry requirements. Detailed entry requirements can be found on individual course entries on our courses database. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £28,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |