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University of Surrey

Law (Law and Technology Pathway)

Guildford, England, United Kingdom · UCAS M301

  • Level

    Bachelor

  • Duration

    4 years

  • Campus

    Stag Hill

  • Intl. Tuition

    £23,800 (2027-28)

  • Home Tuition

    £10,050 (2027-28)

  • Intake

    September 2027

  • UCAS code

    M301

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Course Overview

Law (Law and Technology Pathway) at University of Surrey in Guildford, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.

  • Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
  • Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
  • Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
  • Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
  • Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.

Career snapshot (indicative)

Law graduates are highly sought in private practice, in-house legal teams, financial services and government. In the UK, most graduates qualify as solicitors via the SQE route or as barristers via the Bar Training Course. Key employers include Magic Circle and Silver Circle law firms, the Government Legal Service and the Bar.

Student life (indicative)

Surrey offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.

The University at a Glance

Student Population

16,430

Staff Ratio

16.0:1

International

20.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate

82.0%

of graduates employed

Avg Starting Salary

£33,970

First-year earnings

Placement Year

✓ Available

Work experience option

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition

£23,800

per year, 2027-28 Official fee page

Home Tuition

£10,050

per year, 2027-28 Official fee page

City & Location

Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

Year 1

  • Foundations of Law (Law and Technology Pathway)
  • Academic and Research Skills
  • Quantitative Methods
  • Introduction to Theory and Practice
  • Optional language or breadth module.

Year 2

  • Intermediate Law (Law and Technology Pathway) topics
  • Applied Methods and Tools
  • Group Project
  • Two optional pathway modules
  • Career and Industry Insights.

Year 3

  • Advanced Law (Law and Technology Pathway)
  • Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
  • Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
  • Employability and Professional Development.

Entry Requirements

Subjects

  • Law
  • Technology

Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.

Campus & City Life

Student Population

16,430

Total students

Staff Ratio

16:1

Students per staff

International Students

20%

Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size

Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Climate (indicative)

Cool temperate

Safety Index (indicative)

7.5/10

Transport

Moderate (coach or indirect connections)

Social Scene

Friendly community

Student Life & City (indicative)

Surrey offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.

  • Surrey offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events.
  • A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.

What Students Love

  • Parks & green spaces
  • Great café culture
  • Major shopping & retail hub
  • Outdoor & nature activities

University Stats

Total Students16,430
Student-to-Staff Ratio16:1
International Students20%
Safety Index (indicative)7.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment

82%

Employed after graduation

Avg Starting Salary

£33,970

Average first-year salary

Placement Year

✓ Available

Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Law graduates are highly sought in private practice, in-house legal teams, financial services and government. In the UK, most graduates qualify as solicitors via the SQE route or as barristers via the Bar Training Course. Key employers include Magic Circle and Silver Circle law firms, the Government Legal Service and the Bar.

  • Law graduates are highly sought in private practice, in-house legal teams, financial services and government.
  • In the UK, most graduates qualify as solicitors via the SQE route or as barristers via the Bar Training Course.
  • Key employers include Magic Circle and Silver Circle law firms, the Government Legal Service and the Bar.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Engineering
  • Hospitality
  • Technology

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

  • Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition

£23,800

per year, 2027-28 Official fee page

Home Tuition

£10,050

per year, 2027-28 Official fee page

Total Programme Cost

£95,200

For full 4 years

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

MEDIUM

This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)£23,800per year, 2027-28 Official fee page
Tuition (Home)£10,050per year, 2027-28 Official fee page
Estimated Total (per year)£23,800

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£762/mo
Food & Groceries£267/mo
Transport£80/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,290
Annual living costs£15,480/yr

Cost Overview (indicative)

One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,633/month budget (housing $965, food $338, transport $102) covers everything comfortably. Guildford is pricier than northern cities but significantly cheaper than London, 30 minutes away.

  • One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,633/month budget (housing $965, food $338, transport $102) covers everything comfortably.
  • Guildford is pricier than northern cities but significantly cheaper than London, 30 minutes away.

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