University of Sussex

LLB Law

University of Sussex

Course overview

The LLB Law is a 3-year full-time course in which students will gain a comprehensive foundation in English law, while also exploring International, European, and Canadian legal systems. By providing supervised legal advice to the public, students will experience law in action and be able to see how the law can make a tangible difference to people's lives.

Studying at Sussex will enable students to discover how law shapes the relationships between individuals and the State, consider how legal principles apply to interactions among people and groups focus on both the theoretical and practical aspects of the law. Students will be enhanced with the ability to analyse, present arguments, and persuade others, preparing them for a variety of careers, from practising law to roles in government, NGOs, or corporate sectors.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • A level - AAB
  • Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma
  • Access to HE Diploma
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points

English Language Requirements:

  • An IELTS Academic score of 6.0, with at least 5.5 in each component.
  • PTE Academic score is at least 59 in all four skills. We do not accept the PTE Academic Online test.
  • TOEFL (iBT) 80, including at least 17 in Listening, 18 in Reading, 20 in Speaking, 17 in Writing.

Scholarships

  • Chancellor's International Scholarships

    £5,000 in the first year of full-time study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Gazelle Twin Scholarship for Women in Music Technology

    £500 each year of study. The opportunity to organise an annual student music event.

    Up to £500

  • Professor Colin Eaborn Chemistry Scholarship

    Up to £2,000 for BSc students, up to £3,000 for MChem students.

  • Sanctuary Scholarship (Undergraduate)

Career opportunities

Graduates are prepared to practise law as:

  • Solicitor,
  • Barrister,
  • Legal Practice and Consultancy in major law firms,
  • Risk Analyst/Manager,
  • Legal Counsellor/Advisor.

Cost of study

The tuition fee for the LLB Law degree is £23,500 for international students per year.

Admission

To apply for the course, applicants can apply directly to the university through its online application portal through UCAS. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.

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