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Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)
Law and Legislative Studies (incl year in Westminster)
University of Hull
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Law and Legislative Studies (incl year in Westminster) course at University of Hull.
Select a qualification to see required grades
UCAS Tariff
128
Points can be from any qualification on the UCAS tariff, but must include at least 80 points from A levels BTEC Subsidiary Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma CACHE Diploma or Extended Diploma Irish Leaving Certificate Scottish Highers Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma or a combination of appropriate Level 3 qualifications
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Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| International | £17,500 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: ML12
Here's what University of Hull says about its Law and Legislative Studies (incl year in Westminster) course.
A golden opportunity to spend a year in Westminster on placement forms part of this unique law degree.
Gain a thorough understanding of law and political systems from leading experts, then turn that theoretical knowledge into practice.
In our Legal Advice Centre and Mediation Centre, you’ll get the chance to help actual clients with real legal problems.
And in your third year, 12 months at the heart of British politics. You’ll work for an MP or peer, gaining an incredible insight into parliamentary life. A year of invaluable hands-on experience, giving you a huge advantage in any career you choose to follow.
Why study at Hull?
• Westminster Placement: Spend a year in Westminster working for an MP or peer, gaining valuable parliamentary experience. Many graduates have built successful careers here, earning them the nickname the ‘Hull Mafia’. • Shape Your Degree: Personalise your degree with a range of options taught by legal and parliamentary experts. Develop sought-after skills, such as conducting independent political research. • Real-World Practice: Apply your skills with real clients in our Legal Advice Centre and Mediation Centre. See how the law can positively impact lives and make a difference to others.
Where could this take me?
Our LLB programmes will provide you with the foundations you’ll need for a legal career. Many of our graduates become solicitors, barristers or legal executives.
The placement year in Westminster and the political element of the course can also open doors for careers in politics, such as political research or in local government. But the skills and knowledge you’ll gain are highly regarded by employers across a wide range of industries and employers, such as the Civil Service, financial services, education, the HM Armed Forces and more.
Source: University of Hull
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Law (with Honours) - LLB (Hons)
Department
Faculty of Business, Law and Politics
Location
The University of Hull | Hull
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Law
• Politics
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Core modules include:
Public and European Union Law BPLS British Government The Contemporary House of Commons Global Human Rights Parliament in the UK: Approaches to Reform Introduction to Comparative Politics
Optional modules include:
Criminal Evidence Medical Law and Ethics The Law of Business Organisations
12-month work placement with an MP or peer in Westminster as the third year of this four-year degree.
How you will be assessed
You'll be assessed through a combination of written, practical and coursework assessments throughout your degree.
Written assessment typically includes exams and multiple choice tests.
Practical is an assessment of your skills and competencies. This could include presentations, school experience, work experience or laboratory work.
Coursework typically includes essays, written assignments, dissertations, research projects or producing a portfolio of your work.
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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.
The Law and Legislative Studies (incl year in Westminster) course at University of Hull features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
85%
low
Teaching on my course
85%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
80%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
82%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
84%
low
Learning opportunities
84%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
82%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
88%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
79%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
84%
high
Assessment and feedback
86%
high
Assessment and feedback
86%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
85%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
90%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
72%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
96%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
87%
high
Academic support
93%
med
Academic support
93%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
93%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
93%
med
Organisation and management
87%
med
Organisation and management
87%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
85%
med
How well organised is your course?
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
90%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
88%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
83%
low
Student voice
80%
med
Student voice
80%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
65%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
94%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
80%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
51%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
87%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
63%
low
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
88%
med
Teaching on my course
88%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
88%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
79%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
85%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
Learning opportunities
82%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
78%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
79%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
89%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
80%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
83%
med
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
87%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
87%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
80%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
87%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
82%
med
Academic support
85%
med
Academic support
85%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
82%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
med
Organisation and management
82%
med
Organisation and management
82%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
78%
med
How well organised is your course?
85%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
80%
med
Student voice
80%
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?
93%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
78%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
73%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
77%
med
Student information
The Law and Legislative Studies (incl year in Westminster) course at University of Hull features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Law | B | |||||
| Sociology | B | |||||
| History | B | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| English Literature | C | |||||
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Government and Politics | C | |||||
| History | C | |||||
| Geography | C | |||||
| Economics | C | |||||
| Biology | D | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Law and Legislative Studies (incl year in Westminster) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Hull graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
50%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Administrative occupations
15%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
15%
Elementary occupations
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics
55%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
92%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
45%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Legal professionals
15%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Elementary occupations
10%
Sales occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
The Law and Legislative Studies (incl year in Westminster) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for University of Hull graduate earnings across each of those subject areas.
Earnings
£21.5k
First year after graduation
£26.6k
Third year after graduation
£31.4k
Fifth year after graduation
Earnings
£23k
First year after graduation
£24.8k
Third year after graduation
£30.7k
Fifth 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 and Legislative Studies (incl year in Westminster).
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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