Lancaster University
Law
Bailrigg, England, United Kingdom · UCAS M100
Level
Bachelor
Duration
3 years
Campus
Main Site
Intl. Tuition
£26,300 (2027-28)
Home Tuition
£10,050 (2027-28)
Intake
October 2027
UCAS code
M100
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Course Overview
Law at Lancaster University in Bailrigg, 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)
Lancaster 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
18,620
Staff Ratio
15.0:1
International
22.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
77.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£33,180
First-year earnings
Placement Year
✓ Available
Work experience option
Costs & Living
City & Location
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Law
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Law topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Law
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Law
- Legal studies
- Religious law
- Commercial law
- International law
- Medical law
- Civil law
- Energy law
- Taxation law
- Roman law
- Legal practice
- English law
- Common law
- Litigation
- Private law
- Intellectual property law
- Canon law
- Criminal law
- Public law
- European law
- Human rights law
- Jurisprudence
- Computer law
- Constitutional law
- Comparative law
- Health care law
- Building law
- Business law
- Trade Law
- Environmental law
- Competition law
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
18,620
Total students
Staff Ratio
15:1
Students per staff
International Students
22%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool maritime
Safety Index (indicative)
7.5/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Global / diverse | Coastal lifestyle
Student Life & City (indicative)
Lancaster 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.
- Lancaster 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
- Outdoor & nature activities
- Historic city & heritage
- Thriving student social scene
- Great café culture
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
77%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£33,180
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
- Business
- Technology
- Healthcare
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Total Programme Cost
£78,900
For full 3 years
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
MEDIUM
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Estimated Annual Costs
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,330/month budget (housing $770, food $295, transport $80) covers everything comfortably. A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.
- One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,330/month budget (housing $770, food $295, transport $80) covers everything comfortably.
- A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.
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