LLB Graduate Law
Please note: This page is for 2027 entry. Click here for 2026 entry.
| UCAS code | M106 |
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| Duration | 2 years full time |
| Entry year | 2027 |
| Campus | Streatham Campus |
| Typical offer | 2:1 Honours undergraduate degree |
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Why study LLB Graduate Law at Exeter?
- A two-year accelerated law degree for students who have a first degree in another discipline and want to pursue a career in law
- Provides students with the foundation to pursue a professional legal career*
- We place an emphasis on the development of legal skills with opportunities to get involved with mooting and pro bono work
- Our wide range of optional modules enables you to tailor your degree to meet your own academic and career goals
- Many of our graduates pursue further training and a career in law, often in another jurisdiction (their home country)
* Canadian students who take an LLB programme at the University of Exeter can return to practice in Canada by applying for admission to a law society in a Canadian jurisdiction through taking exams through the National Committee for Accreditation (NCA)
Accreditation
Our LLB programmes provide an excellent start to a legal career if that is your goal, equipping you with the knowledge and skills that will support you towards the next steps to professional legal qualification. This includes the 'foundations of legal knowledge' subjects required for the academic stage of qualification as a barrister. If you plan to qualify as a solicitor or barrister, after you graduate you will need to comply with the further training and other requirements of the Solicitors Regulation Authority or the Bar Standards Board, or the relevant regulatory body in the country in which you intend to practice.
Top 25 in the UK for Law
22nd in The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
Excellent national and international reputation for mooting
Employer-led presentations from law firms to develop skills and improve opportunities
Wide range of opportunities for extra-curricular pro-bono activities
One of the many great aspects of the Exeter Law School is the amount of support that is available to students. Faculty members are all extremely friendly and are always happy to help students with any questions. As well, students receive a lot of support from each other when they work together in groups and collaborate their ideas during seminars.
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Graduate LLB
Entry requirements
We will consider applicants with a 2:1 Honours degree or above. Check equivalent qualifications for your country or region here.
This course is an accelerated law degree for students who have a first degree in another discipline and want to pursue a career in law.
Please also see our guidance on essential documentation required for an initial decision on taught programme applications.
Entry requirements for international students
English language requirements
International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course.
The required IELTS test scores for this course fall under Profile B1.
Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country.
Course content
Programme curriculum currently under review.
You will take modules adding up to 120 credits each year. Our wide range of optional modules enables you to tailor your degree to meet your own academic and career goals.
In your second year you may take up to 45 credits in another discipline if you wish, subject to prior approval.
You may notice changes to some of our modules over the coming months. This is because we are making space for the following:
- Minors: Future Skills Pathways - Alongside your main degree you may be eligible (depending on your course) to choose modules from another subject to broaden your skills and interests.
- Skills to Thrive built into every degree - Essential skills for your future, including communication, problem-solving, teamwork and digital confidence.
- Increased innovation and wellbeing - More room for creative learning, real-world projects and a healthier study rhythm.
The modules below provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
120 credits of compulsory modules.
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory 1 | ||
| Contract Law | 30 | |
| The Law of Torts | 30 | |
| Land Law | 30 | |
| Constitutional and Administrative Law | 30 | |
LAW2004B: Contract Law
In this module, you will examine the English law of contract. Attention will be paid to the characteristics of contract, the nature, purposes and approaches of contract law, the nature and requirements of contractual agreement, consideration and other requirements for enforceability of contracts, terms and interpretation of contracts, vitiating factors and remedies. Traditionally, contract law alongside tort law is the 'law of obligations' and therefore an important part of everyday life for individuals, businesses and even public agencies. Knowledge and understanding of contract law is imperative in a variety of theoretical and practical dispute resolution and problem solving contexts. The emphasis of the module is therefore on applying the rules, principles and concepts of contract law to problems, while considering the practical consequences to contextualise the law.
LAW2015B: The Law of Torts
This module introduces you to an important area of civil law, concerned with the imposition by law upon persons of legal standards of conduct the breach of which permit an action for damages or some other personal remedy. The module examines both responsibility bases (intention, negligence and non-fault) and major forms of recognised damage.
The aim of this module is to develop your understanding of the law of torts, including its responsibility bases, the kinds of damage for which it permits a remedy and those for which it does not offer a remedy. Consideration will be given to the aims of tort law and some assessment made of its efficacy in achieving those aims.
LAW2017B: Land Law
Land (real property) is of fundamental importance to society and our everyday lives: on this module you will study key concepts and legal principles governing proprietary rights in land in England and Wales, positioned within the contextual importance of land. You will scrutinise the content of key proprietary rights and consider the way in which these rights have been developed through judicial decisions. You will study the formal and informal methods of acquiring rights in land, the protection of those rights, and the circumstances in which the burden of such rights will impact a third party purchaser. You will explore some of the historical foundations of land law and contemporary areas of tension and debate. This module emphasises the scrutiny of primary legal sources, the development of legal problem solving skills, and will encourage you to think critically about the law with reference to a range of secondary sources.
LAW2035B: Constitutional and Administrative Law
The constitution of the UK is extremely dynamic and developing incrementally through changes in relationships with Europe, devolution to Scotland, Wales and the regions and human rights legislation. This module will help you to analyse and challenge some of the basic tenets of the constitution of the UK. Developments in judicial review will enable you to understand the relationship of judges and the government and the impact of this relationship on both the law and the state. You will also study and analyse the impact of human rights on the laws of the United Kingdom.
This module will develop your analytical skills and your ability to understand the role of public law that although complex and technical allows for exciting discussion on issues which are both current and shifting.
- An understanding of the concepts, traditions and principles underpinning the constitution of the United Kingdom.
- An understanding of the main recent constitutional developments, especially in relation to the European Union, devolution, and the Human Rights Act 1998.
- An understanding of the application of the ECHR within the United Kingdom via the HRA and common law.
- An understanding of the Westminster constitutional paradigm and its variants.
- An understanding of the nature, basis and continuing development of judicial review in the United Kingdom.
- An ability to see the links between public law and the exercise of political and judicial power.
- An ability to begin to use, analyse and critique materials and texts.
- An ability to articulate and discuss issues relating to public law.
Please note that the module information displayed here is subject to change.
75 credits of compulsory modules, 45 credits of optional modules
In addition to the compulsory modules listed above, you will study 45 credits of optional modules selected from the list of optional modules offered in the Law School at Level 6 (XXX3xxx). Please note that you are not permitted to select Level 4 (XXX1xxx) or Level 5 (XXX2xxx) modules at this Stage.
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Compulsory 1 | ||
| Criminal Law | 30 | |
| Trusts | 30 | |
| European Union Law | 15 | |
LAW3003B: Criminal Law
Crimes are the laws with the most serious consequences: commit a crime, and you could go to prison, potentially for the rest of your life. So pervasive is the criminal law that most people who have never studied law before are already aware of a range of crimes. In this module, we start by drawing upon your background awareness of criminal law, or at least your sense of right and wrong, and from there build a methodical knowledge and useable understanding of some of the major crimes found in the law of England and Wales. (No prior knowledge of the law is needed or expected.) This module is an opportunity for you to explore the legal details and moral underpinnings of crimes such as murder, rape, theft and criminal damage, and the defences which may be available to those who commit them. You will be encouraged to adopt a critical attitude towards the criminal law, reflecting on why the law is written and implemented as it is, and what difficulties are encountered when the legal principles are applied in practice.
The module aims to make you fully conversant with the main criminal law offences; aware of the complexity of definitional issues; aware of the major theoretical debates within the field of criminal law: and able to argue with confidence on relevant ethical and doctrinal issues.
LAW3041B: Trusts
This module will develop your understanding of the general principles of the law of Trusts, both in their own right and within the wider context of property law, and to do so by concentrating on selected topics which are studied in depth.
The aims of the module are:
- To achieve a critical understanding of the general principles of the law of Trusts, both in their own right and within the wider context of property law, and to do so by concentrating on selected topics which are studied in depth.
- To achieve flexibility in the study of Trusts law, and selectivity within the considerable amount of material, so that problems in Trusts law can be correctly identified and addressed succinctly and accurately with full legal authority.
LAW3157B: European Union Law
This module begins with the origins of the European Union in the aftermath of the devastation of World War II. It traces the evolution of the EU's institutions and its 'constitution', that is, the way in which laws are made and challenged, and the relationship between EU law and national law. You will also be introduced to some substantive EU law, in particular the free movement of goods and workers.
EU law remains important despite Brexit. Firstly, the EU has been a source of inspiration for a considerable amount of law that is now retained and applied in England and Wales. Secondly, the UK-EU Trade and Cooperation Agreement strongly indicates that the EU will remain a significant UK trading partner for the foreseeable future. The purpose of this module is therefore to provide you with a foundational understanding of EU law, which will help elucidate aspects of English and Welsh law, and which will equip you with the knowledge and perspective needed for an outward-looking and globalised practice.
Optional modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Optional 1 | ||
| Gender, Sexuality and Law | 15 | |
| Family Law | 30 | |
| Public International Law | 30 | |
| Employment Law | 30 | |
| Dissertation | 30 | |
| Company Law Foundation | 15 | |
| Research Paper | 15 | |
| Research Paper | 15 | |
| Law, Politics and Power | 30 | |
| Access to Justice Clinic | 30 | |
| Medical Ethics and Law Foundations | 15 | |
| International Commercial Litigation | 15 | |
| Artificial Intelligence and the Law | 15 | |
| Business and Human Rights Law | 15 | |
| Environmental Law | 15 | |
| Migrants, Refugees and Citizens in the UK | 15 | |
| Criminal Evidence | 15 | |
| Human Rights Law | 30 | |
| Medical Ethics and Law: Further Issues | 15 | |
| Company Law: Further Issues | 15 | |
| Commercial Law: Sale of Goods and Agency | 15 | |
| Media Law | 15 | |
| Canadian Constitutional and Administrative Law: Foundations | 15 | |
| Copyright Law | 15 | |
| Patents and Trademark Law | 15 | |
| Commercial Law: Money and Finance | 15 | |
| Global Corporations and the Law: Power and Society | 15 | |
| International Criminal Law and Justice | 15 | |
Fees
Tuition fees for 2026 entry
UK students: £9,790 per year
International students: £24,950 per year
The Graduate LLB scholarship (Canada) consists of a fee reduction of £2500 in the first year of the programme and, as long as a 2:1 average is achieved in Year 1, £2500 in the second year.
Scholarships
The University of Exeter offers a wide range of scholarships to support your education, with £7 million available for international students applying to study with us in the 2026/27 academic year, including our prestigious Exeter Excellence Scholarships*. We also provide scholarships for sport, music and other achievements, alongside regional and partner awards such as Chevening, The Beacon Trust and the British Council. Financial support is available for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, lower income households and other under-represented groups to help them access, succeed and progress through higher education.
* Terms and conditions, including deadlines, apply. See our website for details.
Learning and teaching
How will I learn?
We place emphasis on the development of legal skills and elements of legal research, problem analysis, teamwork, legal writing and reasoning.
You will usually have between 12-16 hours of lectures, workshops or seminars each week and be expected to spend around 30 hours in private study. You’ll also be encouraged to discuss aspects of modules with lecturers during fixed consultation times.
How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed in a variety of ways, for example:
- essay or assignment
- examination with open notes or other materials
- examination with unannotated statute books
- dissertation
- oral presentations
Assessment methods will vary by module. All students receive written feedback on their coursework assignments and tutors are available to discuss additional feedback on assignments and exams with students as requested.
Your future
We have an excellent relationship with members of the legal profession who are in regular contact with students through activities such as workshops, skills sessions, mooting, networking, internships, shadowing and mentoring.
Students also benefit from our strong links with alumni all over the world. Many of our alumni are in senior positions and include:
- His Hon Judge Phillip Waller CBE
- Fiona Shackleton, Partner – Payne Hicks Beach
- Dato Ambiga Sreenevasan – President of the Malaysian Bar Council
- Sarah Turvill – Chairman of Willis International Ltd
Career paths
Many graduates go on to further study in the law and then enter a training contract with a firm of solicitors or a pupillage in a barrister’s chambers. A law degree also provides a range of skills which are sought by other sectors such as business, finance and administration.
Example destinations* of some of our recent graduates:
| Occupations | Law firms | Other employees |
|---|---|---|
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Trainee Solicitor Paralegal Legal Team Trainee Juriste (lawyer) Management Consultant Investment Consultant Business Start-up Coordinator Compliance Analyst Probation Officer Trainee Accountant HR Assistant Marketing Assistant Global Compliance Business Management Assistant |
Allen & Overy Freshfields Bruckhaus Michelmores Thomas Eggar LLP Macfarlanes Peer and Co Bond Pearce Collection Attorneys Europe Maurant Ozannes Nabarro Dundas and Wilson Reynolds Porter Chamberlain |
Michael Page International British Red Cross Axiom Legal Microsoft Babcock International Group Barclays Bank PLC Alliance Insurance PLC Royal Bank of Canada German Banking Federation EDF Energy UNICEF |
*This information has been taken from the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) Surveys 14/15, 15/16, and 16/17. Please note that, due to data protection, the job titles and organisations are listed independently and do not necessarily correspond.
Further study
Examples of further study followed by our graduates:
- Bar Vocational Course, Inns of Court School of Law
- Legal Practice Course, College of Law
- LLM, University of Cambridge
- BCL, University of Oxford
- LLM International Commercial Law, University of Exeter
- LLM International Relations and Diplomacy, Leiden University, The Netherlands
- LLM, University of Southern California
- MA European Community Law, College of Europe, Bruges
Extracurricular programme
Our Legal Assistance Programme offers a range of pro bono opportunities to provide valuable career experience. These include the Community Law Clinic, the Stop Abuse for Everyone charity, the Student Appeals Project and Judicial Shadowing.
Exeter enjoys an international reputation for mooting and our students have been successful in competitions all over the world. Mooting provides you with the opportunity to practise your advocacy skills in a simulated court environment. You’ll receive coaching from staff and present your arguments before volunteer judges in a purpose-built moot court. Our Student Negotiation Society also sends teams to the National Negotiation Competition.
