Law with Psychology LLB (Hons)
Course Overview - Law with Psychology LLB (Hons)
Join a University ranked among the top 10 for law and psychology and 6th in the UK for graduate prospects and career prospects (The Guardian University Guide 2026, and The Time and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026).
Southampton Law Schools LLB Law with Psychology degree is one of just a handful of programmes in the UK to combine a qualifying law degree with the study of psychology. Youll gain a comprehensive legal education while deepening your understanding of the human mind. The skills and knowledge that you develop will be invaluable for a career...
Join a University ranked among the <strong>top 10 for law and psychology and 6th in the UK for graduate prospects</strong> and career prospects (The Guardian University Guide 2026, and The Time and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026). <br/><br/>Southampton Law Schools LLB Law with Psychology degree is one of just a handful of programmes in the UK to combine a qualifying law degree with the study of psychology. Youll gain a comprehensive legal education while deepening your understanding of the human mind. The skills and knowledge that you develop will be invaluable for a career in the legal profession and in a wide range of other career paths.<br/><br/>Youll study a broad base of core and optional modules, designed to help you achieve a qualifying law degree, and deepen your own specialist knowledge across law (your major subject) and psychology (your minor subject).<br/><br/>Our challenging and inspiring LLB programme will give you in-depth legal knowledge together with strong critical thinking and communication skills. Our unique employability skills programme will ensure you consolidate what you learn through exceptional work experience and networking opportunities.<br/><br/>Your psychology modules will teach you the fundamental concepts in psychology, and give you an overview of current issues in clinical psychology. These include behavioural neuroscience, personality and intelligence, making sense of ambiguous scenes, educational and developmental psychology and self-conscious emotions.<br/><br/>Our unique employability skills programme will ensure you consolidate what you learn through exceptional work experience and networking opportunities. As part of your degree you can experience law in action by applying to shadow a senior member of the judiciary in the High Court or Court of Appeal. Work alongside legal professionals to advise students at the Law Clinic in housing, business and family law. <br/><br/>Youll also have the opportunity to engage with our academic research groups, practive advocacy and presentation skills in our purpose-built moot room, take part in a range of competitions to enhance your skills, and or engage in interdisciplinary study by taking modules from across the University. You can forge even stronger links within our friendly community by joining a student-run society such as the Law Society, Inns of Court Society, Mooting Society, Lawyers without Borders and the Canadian Law Society. <br/><br/>You will have access to excellent learning facilities to support your studies. These include superb library resources encompassing comprehensive collections in all the main subject areas such as contract law, property law, maritime law, criminal justice and public law.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
M200
Institution Code
S27
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject). Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4
Access to HE Diploma
D:45,M:0,P:0
60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3, all of which must be at Distinction We welcome applications from returners to learning who are over 23 years of age at the start of your proposed degree programme. You will be required to undertake a test and interview to determine your academic suitability to pursue the programme.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
36
Pass, with 36 points overall with 18 points at Higher Level Some subjects are excluded and restricted - please check the subjects listed under the A level section which also applies to all qualifications. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP): Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1,H1,H2,H2,H2,H2
Some subjects are excluded and restricted - please check the subjects listed under the A level section which also applies to all qualifications.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 5/B)
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Scottish Advanced Higher
Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education. Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.http://www.southampton.ac.uk/assets/imported/transforms/content-block/UsefulDownloads_Download/76EAE52F749841A39C1965E3F54CDD76/university-of-southampton-curriculum-for-excellence-scotland-statement-July%202016.pdf for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information. Where A levels requirements are specified in specific subjects, applicants would be expected to offer these at Advanced Higher Level (or in some case Higher Level). GCSE – Grade C/ Grade 4 Standard Grade – Grade 3 National 5 – Grade C
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3,D3,D3
D3 D3 D3 in three Principal subjects Cambridge Pre-U's can be used in combination with other qualifications such as A Levels to achieve the equivalent of the typical offer
Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
D in the Law or Applied Law BTEC National Extended Certificate plus AA from two A levels
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D
Distinction in Applied Law AA from 2 A levels plus Distinction in Pearsons BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Applied Law
A level
A,A,A
Typical offer: AAA If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A-level offer: AAB to include grade A in the EPQ Excluded subjects are: General Studies, Art, Art & Design, Dance, Fine Art, Moving Images, Photography, Physical Education, Music, Music Technology, Sharia Law, Sports Studies, Textiles and Travel & Tourism. If you are studying one of these A level subjects we will not be able to consider your application. The following subjects are considered as restricted. This means that we can accept one subject from the list if combined with other academic subjects: Critical Thinking, Community & Culture, Design & Technology, Drama, Divinity, Film Studies, Health & Social Care, Media Studies, Performing Arts, Theatre Studies, and World Development. LNAT (Law National Admissions Test) is not required.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
A
AAA from three A levels or AA from two A levels and A from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales. Some subjects are excluded and restricted - please check the subjects listed under the A level section which also applies to all qualifications.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £24,400 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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