Law (3 year) LLB
A*AA at A level, grade 6/B in GCSE English Literature and minimum grade 4/C in GCSE English Language may also be considered; graduates earn a median £35,500 three years on.
Typical A level offer
A*AA
grade 6/B in GCSE English Literature and minimum grade 4/C in GCSE English Language may also be considered · 89% of entrants came with A levels · 100% stay on after year 1 · Warwick course page, Discover Uni
Year 13 · applying
What do you need to get in?
A*AAtypical A level offer; a*aa you will also need grade 4/c in gcse mathematics and grade 6/b in gcse english language. applicants with grade 6/b in gcse english literature and minimum grade 4/c in gcse english language may al
Typical offer — the grades most applicants are asked for. Contextual offer: AAB, for applicants from under-represented backgrounds.
Warwick course page, read 19 September 2026 · Discover Uni entry profile
- 1grade 6/B in GCSE English Literature and minimum grade 4/C in GCSE English Language may also be considered
Who actually got in: 89% with A levels, 11% with the IB. 19% arrived with 208 or more UCAS tariff points — roughly A*A*A or better. Based on 205 entrants.
UCAS tariff points — a points scale for grades: A* = 56, A = 48, so A*A*A = 160. Entrants’ totals include extra subjects.
Other qualifications4
| Qualification | Typical offer | Required subjects |
|---|---|---|
| IB | 38 points38 IB additional information You will also need grade 6/B in GCSE English Language or International Baccalaureate grade 5 in English A (Higher or Standard Level), grade 5 in Higher Level English B or | grade 6/B in GCSE English Literature and minimum grade 4/C in GCSE English Language may also be considered |
| BTEC | D*DWe welcome applications from students taking BTECs alongside at least 1 A-Level . Our typical offers for academic profiles including BTECs are as follows: A* in one A-Level and D*D* in a BTEC Level 3 | — |
| Advanced Highers | AAAA in two Advanced Highers and AAA in three additional Highers subjects. | — |
| Access | 45 Credits at Level 3, including Distinction in 33 Level 3 credits and Merit in We will consider applicants returning to study who are presenting a QAA-recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma on a case-by-case basis. Typically, we require 45 Credits at Level 3, including Di | — |
Years 1–3
What do you study?
4compulsory modules in year 1
Compulsory modules this year: law & public administration 77% · transversal skills 10% · language & communication 9% · digital & ict skills 1%.
Module — one course unit, usually a term or a year long; “core” means everyone takes it. One UK credit is about ten hours of study; a full year is 120 credits.
Warwick course page · optional modules vary by year
Year 1 · 4 core · 120 credits ≈ 1,200 hours
- Criminal Law
What you learn (18)
- describe the fundamental concepts underlying criminal law
- outline the overall structure of the english criminal justice system
- describe specific criminal offences in detail
- explain available defences to criminal liability
- outline the stages of criminal procedure
- explain how procedural rules influence the administration of criminal justice
- explain philosophical theories of criminalisation
- explain theoretical bases of criminal liability
- describe the historical context behind the development of criminal law
- describe the political context influencing criminal law reform
- analyse court judgments in criminal cases
- analyse statutory provisions relating to criminal law
- apply legal rules to resolve moderately complex hypothetical scenarios
- evaluate arguments concerning the development of criminal policy
- construct arguments for or against criminalising specific conduct
- evaluate competing arguments on decriminalisation of conduct
- collaborate with peers to complete a set classroom task
- present legal arguments orally to a class audience
- Tort Law
What you learn (17)
- describe the basic concepts and structure of tort law
- explain the key principles of negligence in tort law
- explain how different areas of common law relate to each other
- describe how policy considerations shape legal development
- explain the social and economic context of tort liability
- describe how insurance and loss spreading influence tort law
- describe how professional standards and consumer protection affect liability
- apply substantive tort law to hypothetical legal scenarios
- evaluate legal developments using critical reasoning
- analyse individual tort cases and statutes critically
- evaluate linked legal materials to form reasoned judgements
- research case law and policy issues independently
- use appropriate legal terminology to discuss tort obligations
- deliver oral presentations on legal and policy topics
- organise and lead group discussions productively
- collaborate with others to complete tasks within set deadlines
- locate primary legal sources using online resources
- Understanding Law in Context
What you learn (20)
- describe law in context as an analytical concept
- explain the benefits of a contextual approach to analysing law
- describe the institutions of the english legal system
- explain the procedures used within the english legal system
- identify the sources of english law
- describe concepts, values and principles underlying law and justice
- evaluate legal and ethical principles within different contexts
- explain the cultural, political and social contexts shaping law
- describe philosophical foundations underlying legal systems
- analyse the role of law within political and social systems
- present legal theory arguments in written form
- present legal theory arguments orally
- critique the structure and operation of the english legal system
- explain current developments in legal topics studied
- apply problem-solving skills to legal questions
- conduct research to support legal arguments
- construct a substantiated scholarly argument
- communicate legal ideas effectively in discussion
- collaborate with others on legal tasks
- explain how legal theory shapes legal argument
- Law, State and the Individual
What you learn (8)
- explain core principles of constitutional and administrative law
- evaluate the role of public law in shaping state-individual relations
- identify key institutions and procedures of public law
- distinguish public law from private and international law
- describe fundamental concepts and values underlying public law
- apply public law concepts to non-judicial real-world contexts
- explain how constitutional and administrative law evolves through debate
- apply module themes to analyse new legal problems or current events
Year 2 · 2 core · 30 credits ≈ 300 hours
- Contract Law
What you learn (7)
- explain the concept and function of a contract
- describe the purpose of contract law within the legal system
- describe core themes and concepts within contract law
- explain how historical and societal factors shaped contract law doctrine
- identify key statutes and case law in selected contract law topics
- analyse contract law issues using relevant case law and statutes
- evaluate academic commentary alongside primary legal sources
- Property Law
What you learn (10)
- explain core concepts and structure of English land law
- interpret primary legal materials such as statutes and case reports
- describe the social, political and economic context of property rights
- explain how contextual factors influence legal decisions on property
- apply English property law rules to hypothetical case scenarios
- evaluate individual cases and statutory provisions in property law
- form critical judgements on linked materials covering a property law topic
- use specialist property law terminology accurately in speech and writing
- propose policy or reform options for an area of property law
- produce clear written legal advice for a hypothetical client
Year 3 · 0 core, 20 optional
20 optional modules
- Supervised Project: Classic Dissertation
What you learn (6)
- plan a structured independent research project
- write an extended research project with academic referencing
- evaluate the credibility and relevance of research sources
- explain key concepts and principles within a chosen research area
- construct a coherent and clear written narrative for a research project
- adapt writing style to suit and persuade a target audience
- Supervised Project: Policy Report
What you learn (8)
- plan a structured independent research project
- write a research report on a chosen topic
- reference sources according to academic conventions
- identify relevant primary and secondary sources for a topic
- evaluate the credibility and relevance of research sources
- explain key concepts underpinning the chosen research area
- construct a coherent narrative appropriate to the project topic
- adapt writing style to persuade a chosen audience
- Supervised Project: Digital Storytelling
What you learn (7)
- plan the structure of an independent research project
- write a structured research project on a chosen topic
- reference sources accurately according to academic conventions
- evaluate the relevance and reliability of research sources
- explain key concepts relevant to the chosen research area
- construct a coherent narrative suited to the project's purpose
- adapt writing style to persuade a target audience
- Supervised Project: Alternative Judgment
What you learn (6)
- plan and structure an independent research project
- write up an independent research project with proper referencing
- evaluate the credibility and relevance of research sources critically
- explain key concepts and principles within a chosen research area
- construct a clear and coherent narrative suited to a research project
- present written work in a style tailored to a target audience
- Supervised Project: Dramatized Dissertation
What you learn (9)
- plan and structure an independent research project
- write up an independent research project
- reference sources correctly according to academic conventions
- identify relevant primary and secondary sources for a research topic
- use primary and secondary sources to support a research project
- evaluate the reliability and relevance of chosen sources critically
- explain key concepts and principles relevant to the research topic
- construct a coherent narrative appropriate to the chosen project format
- adapt writing style to persuade a specific target audience
- Supervised Project: Investigative Journalism
What you learn (8)
- plan the structure of an independent research project
- write a structured research project on a chosen topic
- reference sources correctly within a research project
- use a range of sources to support investigative research
- evaluate the reliability and relevance of sources used in research
- explain key concepts relevant to the chosen research area
- construct a coherent narrative suited to the project topic
- adapt writing style to persuade a target audience
- Supervised Project: Classic Dissertation
What you learn (9)
- plan and structure an independent research project
- write an extended piece of independent research
- reference sources according to academic conventions
- identify relevant primary and secondary sources for a topic
- use primary and secondary sources to support an argument
- evaluate the reliability and relevance of chosen sources
- explain key concepts and principles within the research topic
- construct a coherent and clear written narrative
- adapt writing style to suit a chosen audience
- Social Welfare Law in the Community
What you learn (8)
- describe the core legal framework and features of a selected social welfare law area
- apply social welfare law concepts to practical scenarios
- identify gaps and problems in the practical operation of social welfare law
- contribute a reasoned position to a current social welfare policy debate
- produce a detailed policy briefing based on independent research
- explain the broader social consequences of social welfare law
- describe the challenges marginalised groups face accessing welfare structures
- reflect on one's personal relationship to social welfare law structures
- Regulation and Technology Governance
What you learn (6)
- explain how regulatory frameworks influence technology development and deployment
- describe intellectual property rules relevant to technology governance
- describe trade and investment rules affecting technology governance
- describe human rights, biodiversity and environmental regulations relevant to technology
- evaluate policy options available to states for reducing technology's negative impacts
- construct a reasoned critical argument on current technology governance debates
- Comparative Human Rights
What you learn (7)
- identify the main sources of international human rights law
- identify the main sources of domestic human rights law
- analyse how law contributes to protecting human rights
- compare different systems for protecting human rights
- evaluate the effectiveness of different human rights protection systems
- describe controversies surrounding the concept of human rights
- explain practical difficulties in enforcing human rights protections
- Crime & Justice
What you learn (8)
- distinguish models of criminal justice such as due process and crime control
- compare adversarial and inquisitorial trial systems
- conduct independent research on a criminal justice topic
- produce a written critical analysis supported by evidence
- evaluate legal and social science research studies for relevance
- apply policy and practice materials to support critical debate
- relate current crime and justice issues to broader debates on managerialism and efficiency
- assess the impact of managerial approaches on fair trial rights
- Medicine and the Law
What you learn (12)
- apply legal doctrines governing healthcare professional-patient relationships
- interpret legislation, case law and administrative rules relevant to healthcare
- apply major bioethical theories to medical scenarios
- explain the social, political and economic factors shaping medical practice and regulation
- locate primary and secondary legal sources relevant to medical ethics
- discuss current debates in medical law while reporting legal positions accurately
- retrieve legal and non-legal sources using print and electronic library resources
- research independently to develop understanding of medical ethics and law topics
- use appropriate terminology of medical ethics and law in communication
- discuss sensitive ethical and political issues constructively and coherently
- conduct complex legal searches using electronic databases such as Lexis and Westlaw
- collaborate effectively within a group to achieve shared tasks
- Family Law
What you learn (12)
- identify types of adult relationships subject to legal regulation
- explain how and why adult relationships are legally regulated
- identify the main sources of family law principles
- describe how family law operates within society
- explain current practice in family law
- research a family law topic using print and electronic sources
- collaborate with others to complete a task within a deadline
- apply legal concepts and policy principles in discussing family law
- express family law ideas clearly in spoken and written form
- analyse developments in family law and policy over time
- evaluate the impact of family law changes on individuals and families
- study family law material independently without formal lectures
- Climate Change and Law
What you learn (12)
- explain the role of theory in legal practice and environmental problems
- identify underlying assumptions within extended lines of argument
- prepare and deliver oral and written legal arguments
- conduct research and drafting for legal, scientific and social scientific analysis
- use digital tools to research and present coursework
- investigate the function of legal theory for specific groups and contexts
- explain how legal theory operates within human rights and development contexts
- evaluate the significance of legal theory for globalisation and human rights
- demonstrate oral advocacy techniques during seminar discussions
- identify professional and ethical responsibilities related to environmental law
- produce advanced written legal analysis
- deliver advanced oral presentations on legal topics
- Financial Services Regulation
What you learn (18)
- distinguish bank regulation from investment business regulation
- explain how the regulatory system protects depositors and investors
- use the FCA online handbook and other digital resources to find regulatory information
- apply sources of financial law and regulation to practical situations
- analyse key regulatory texts and case law
- collaborate effectively with peers in seminar discussions
- respond constructively to peers' arguments
- explain the relevance of protection issues to contemporary society
- formulate questions to address regulatory problems
- justify independent reasoned judgments on regulatory issues
- conduct independent research on regulatory topics
- present arguments clearly in oral and written form
- link theoretical concepts with policy and practical applications
- deliver advanced written and oral presentations
- demonstrate oral advocacy techniques
- use subject-specific research tools for legal research
- describe the historical development of UK financial services regulation
- explain why and how financial markets are regulated
- International Economic Law
What you learn (13)
- identify key rules and institutions governing international economic law
- describe the role of major actors in international economic law
- describe the historical development of trade, investment and financial law institutions
- explain the reasons behind the creation of key international economic agreements
- evaluate debates on the legitimacy and fairness of international economic law rules
- analyse whose interests are served by international economic institutions
- evaluate how international economic law interacts with sustainable development goals
- assess the impact of digital economy growth on international economic law
- identify social justice issues arising from international economic law rules
- evaluate how far current rules address social justice concerns
- propose reforms to improve international economic law rules
- construct evidence-based legal arguments in written form
- present evidence-based legal arguments orally
- Corporate Tax Law
What you learn (13)
- explain how global economic and political forces shape UK corporate tax law
- explain how political judgment and economic theory influence corporate tax legislation
- describe the challenges and skills needed by a corporate tax practitioner
- analyse the interplay between contract terms and statutory rules in tax scenarios
- identify relevant primary, secondary and interdisciplinary source materials on tax law
- evaluate current corporate tax debates against legal and ideological contexts
- apply statutory and case-law analysis skills to critical legal discussion
- evaluate how neoliberal values influence corporate tax policy formation
- assess how neoliberal principles are embedded within the tax code
- conduct independent reading to prepare for seminar discussions
- develop specialist analytical ability in corporate tax law
- evaluate internet and library sources critically for reliability and currency
- judge the impact of time on the relevance of legal and policy sources
- Gender, Sexuality and the Law
What you learn (9)
- describe a range of feminist theories
- situate feminist theories within their historical contexts
- explain how law constructs and reproduces ideas of gender and sexuality
- discuss how law can challenge established ideas of gender and sexuality
- explain the liberal conception of equality
- compare feminist counter-perspectives on equality
- apply theoretical frameworks to specific legal case studies
- construct coherent written arguments on law's relationship to gender and sexuality
- present coherent oral arguments on law's relationship to gender and sexuality
- Intellectual Property Law : Patents and Confidential Information
What you learn (5)
- describe the historical evolution of patent law within its social and economic context
- describe the historical development of confidential information law
- evaluate the theoretical justifications underpinning patent law
- assess how patent law's stated aims affect society
- differentiate legal strategies used in patent protection versus confidentiality protection
“What you learn” restates each module’s published learning outcomes in our own words, as short skill statements in the same form as the GCSE and A level curriculum, with the help of an AI model; fields of knowledge follow the twelve fields of the knowledge sphere. The university’s module page, linked from each title, is the authoritative description.
After graduating
Where does it lead?
£35,500median pay three years after graduating
Lower quarter£28k
Median£36k
Upper quarter£45k
Median — the middle earner: half earned more, half less. Pay is for graduates of this subject at this university who finished in 2016-18, not adjusted for inflation; based on 170 graduates.
Discover Uni dataset (HESA and Office for Students, CC BY 4.0, contains HESA data); earnings from the Longitudinal Education Outcomes data (Department for Education) · aggregation level 14, 13, 23
Half of graduates earned between £27,500 and £45,000. Five years on, the median is £46,000. 86% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing; 80% of those in work were in professional or managerial jobs.
All outcome figures7
| Measure | Value | Based on |
|---|---|---|
| Continue after year 10% left | 100% | 170 |
| In work or study, 15 months on21% studying | 86% | 70 |
| Professional or managerial job | 80% | 40 |
| Pay 15 months on, median | £31,000 | 35 |
| Pay 3 years on, median | £35,500 | 170 |
| Pay 5 years on, median | £46,000 | 215 |
Money
What does it cost?
£10,050a year for UK students, 2027/28 entry
Tuition fee loan — paid straight to the university; repayments start the April after you leave, at 9% of income above the threshold. UK fees are capped by government and rise with inflation; placement and study-abroad years are usually charged at a lower rate.
Warwick fees page · source
About £30,150 in fees over 3 years, covered by a tuition fee loan you repay only when earning above the threshold.
National Student Survey 2025-26
What do students say?
85%agreed the course was good overall (question 26)
NSS — a yearly survey of final-year students at every UK university; 68% of this course’s final year answered. Small groups can swing a lot year to year.
National Student Survey, via Discover Uni · 125 students answered
Highest: 97% agreed on question 21; lowest: 60% on question 24.
All questions26
| Question | Agree |
|---|---|
| Question 1 | 94% |
| Question 2 | 91% |
| Question 3 | 94% |
| Question 4 | 90% |
| Question 5 | 94% |
| Question 6 | 87% |
| Question 7 | 83% |
| Question 8 | 79% |
| Question 9 | 84% |
| Question 10 | 69% |
| Question 11 | 72% |
| Question 12 | 75% |
| Question 13 | 71% |
| Question 14 | 67% |
| Question 15 | 93% |
| Question 16 | 90% |
| Question 17 | 83% |
| Question 18 | 87% |
| Question 19 | 93% |
| Question 20 | 94% |
| Question 21 | 97% |
| Question 22 | 90% |
| Question 23 | 77% |
| Question 24 | 60% |
| Question 25 | 75% |
| Question 26 | 85% |
Question texts are published by the Office for Students; the dataset carries only the question numbers.
Modules, entry requirements and fees are facts read from University of Warwick’s course page on 2026-09-19 and may change; the university’s page is authoritative. Descriptions are not reproduced. Outcome figures are from the Discover Uni dataset. University of Warwick is a trade mark of the university; sch.today is independent of it.