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Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)

Law

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Law course at Royal Holloway, University of London.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A,A,B

Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required. Socio-economics factors which may have impacted an applicant's education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants. General Studies and Critical thinking A-levels are not accepted.

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year (provisional)
Scotland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Wales£9,535 per year (provisional)
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Channel Islands£9,535 per year (provisional)
EU£23,700 per year
International£23,700 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: M100

Here's what Royal Holloway, University of London says about its Law course.

Our Department of Law and Criminology has a reputation for high quality research and teaching. Whilst studying Law at Royal Holloway you will explore the fundamental principles of justice, equity and equality within the framework of English and European law. This degree is for anyone looking to start a career in law, whether as a barrister or a solicitor, it is also for those who are interested in the legal system and the ways in which laws are made and upheld. You will be equipped with a wide range of transferable skills which are highly sought after by employers in a wide variety of fields.

You will consider the different laws which apply to different legal problems within the legal system. This will enable to understand how the law regulates agreements between individuals and the relationship between the individual and the state. In addition to acquiring invaluable legal skills in research and oral presentation, you will have the opportunity to choose from a range of subjects in fields such as family law, medical law, company law and international law along with criminology options in terrorism, sentencing and penal policy and gender and crime.

Our balanced approach to research and teaching guarantees high quality teaching from subject leaders, cutting edge materials and intellectually challenging debates. You will receive individual attention and flexibility to acquire expertise within a specialist field.

The Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Standards Board recognises Royal Holloway as a qualifying law provider, so on successful completion of this course you will have fulfilled the academic stage of education and training for admittance as a solicitor.

  • Qualifying Law Degree, as defined by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Standards Board.

  • Understand the key features of English and European law.

  • Develop an understanding of doctrines and principles underpinning common law.

  • Develop skills to evaluate legal developments, analyse legal texts and develop independent thinking.

  • Develop key legal research and communication skills.

Source: Royal Holloway, University of London

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)

Department

Law

Location

Main Site | Egham

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Law

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

The modules you will study

Please refer to our website: https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/courses

How you will be assessed

Your course will be assessed by a combination of examinations and in-course assignments in the form of essays or presentations.

Royal Holloway, University of London reviews

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Based on 106 reviews from Royal Holloway, University of London's students and alumni
5 star
25%
4 star
34%
3 star
31%
2 star
6%
1 star
3%
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2nd year student

Things a little expensive but there's always something on. Summer Ball ticketing is a bit of a joke. They offer a certain number of cheaper tickets early but you have to be lightning fast to secure the.ticket at th e cheaper price. Plenty of variety and bars eating and shops

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1 year ago

2nd year student

There's always something on , Egham a bit run down but campus socialising is great. There's everything you need on campus ,although exploring further afield like Windsor and London is reasonable on the train.

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1 year ago

2nd year student

This is my main negative with this university. I was in really nice halls Kingswood 1st year. Affordable nice location. 2nd year halls were not an option so had to find private. Expensive. The student finance maintenance loan.does not cover then full cost. Work opportunities are few at the univers...

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1 year ago

2nd year student

Support has been OK.

(4)

1 year ago

2nd year student

Lack of affordable accommodation for continuing students. Student union on campus great safe little expensive.Other facilities library etc good.

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1 year ago

2nd year student

As stated course content challenging and found that workload high but was able.to keep on top of assignments. Tutors helpful and approachable.

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1 year ago

National Student Survey (NSS) scores

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Royal Holloway, University of London students who took the Law course - or another course in the same subject area.

Law

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

84%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

92%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

73%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

88%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

77%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

86%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

79%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

75%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

73%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

76%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

74%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

68%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

96%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

69%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

85%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

83%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

84%

med

How well organised is your course?

90%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

86%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

92%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

88%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

69%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

87%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

71%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

75%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

84%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

81%

med

Student information

See who's studying at Royal Holloway, University of London. These students are taking Law or another course from the same subject area.

Law
Mode of study
Full-time98%Part-time2%
Gender ratio
Female76%Male24%
Where students come from
International10%UK90%
Student performance
2:1 or above69%
Number of students1,150
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
English LiteratureB
HistoryB
SociologyB
PsychologyB
Government and PoliticsB
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Law at Royal Holloway, University of London.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Royal Holloway, University of London graduates who took Law - or another course in the same subject area.

Law

Earnings

£22.6k

First year after graduation

£29k

Third year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Law.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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