LLB (Hons)European Legal Studies

Study location	United Kingdom, Southampton
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years
Study language	English
Awards	LLB (Hons)
Course code	M125

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Upload documents in original language and translations. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS: 6.5 with not less than 6.5 in each component CAE before January 2015: level C CAE after January 2015: 176 points overall with no component less than 176

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	southampton.ac.uk/..m125-llb-european.page

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

First year:
You will study four core modules: Legal System and Reasoning, Contract Law, Criminal Law, and Public Law – Sources, Principles and Institutions. In semester two 2 option modules are to be taken from the options list. In addition you will take part in a rich legal skills programme that includes Team Building and Mooting.

Second year:
You will study three core modules: The Law of Torts, Property Law and Public Law 3. Two optional modules are to be taken from the options list. All students are involved in a comprehensive careers and employability programme during the second year, together with further opportunities to practise mooting, negotiation and Streetlaw.

Third year:
You will spend this full academic year abroad, at a designated European University, (see below), thereby becoming a participant in the Erasmus+ Exchange programme. During this year, students study aspects of the legal system and substantive law of that country, taking four modules or equivalent in each semester, resulting in a total credit of 60 ECTS.
It is important that students have a high level of proficiency in the language of the country they plan to visit and an A level standard or its equivalent is required, where the taught language is not English.

In your final year:
All students complete the compulsory Legal Research and Writing module, after which they research and complete a legal dissertation with the guidance of a supervisor. This allows students to explore an aspect of the law which is of particular interest to them. Students will also take three optional modules in both semesters from the options list.

Career opportunities

A law degree can open many doors outside of the profession. About half of our law graduates seek careers in the legal profession, as solicitors or barristers after further study and training. The others enter careers in criminology, business, human resources, international relations, journalism or education – following postgraduate study and/or relevant work experience.

Our LLB programmes are formally accredited by the Law Society of England and Wales and the Bar Council of England and Wales as qualifying law degrees (QLD) for students wishing to undertake further professional training to become solicitors or barristers. They are also accredited for practice in many countries worldwide, including India, Australia, Canada and Malaysia.

Our international reputation is high among employers because of the emphasis placed on the development of academic, personal and professional skills.