A three-year qualifying law degree at UCL Faculty of Laws — one of the world's leading law schools, in the heart of legal London. Covers the foundations of English law with a wide choice of options, mooting, and a pathway to qualifying as a solicitor or barrister.
A three-year qualifying law degree (LLB) at UCL Faculty of Laws — consistently ranked among the top law schools in the UK and the world. You study the foundations of English law, choose from a wide range of options, and gain advocacy skills through mooting and pro bono work in the heart of legal London.
The LLB is a qualifying law degree, satisfying the academic stage of training toward becoming a solicitor or barrister in England & Wales. You can also spend a year abroad or study Law with French/German law as a four-year variant.
See how this programme compares with law and related degrees at other universities we work with.
| University | Country | Level | Duration | Tuition/year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UCL ★ This programme | 🇬🇧 UK | Bachelor's | 3 years | £35,400 |
| Birmingham (LLM) QS #80 | 🇬🇧 UK | Master's | 1 year | £25,200 |
| Oxford (MPhil IR) QS #3 | 🇬🇧 UK | Master's | 21 months | £37,100 |
| Jagiellonian (IR) QS ~300 | 🇵🇱 Poland | Master's | 2 years | €3,000 |
Your counsellor helps you compare and apply to multiple programmes simultaneously — at no cost.
| Academic | A*AA at A-level + LNAT (or international equivalent) | |
| English | IELTS 7.5 (no band below 7.0) or TOEFL 109 | |
| Application via | UCAS (UK undergraduate admissions) | |
| Documents | High school transcripts, personal statement, passport | |
Don't meet the entry requirements? An NCUK International Foundation Year or a UCL pre-entry pathway can bridge the gap — your counsellor will find the right route.
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| Tuition (international) | Per annum | £35,400 |
| Total degree cost | 3 years × £35,400 | £106,200 |
| Deposit | Required before CAS / visa | £2,000 |
| IHS (Immigration Health Surcharge) | Per year | £776 |
UCL and external funders offer scholarships for international undergraduates. Your counsellor matches you with every award you qualify for.
Not sure which scholarships you qualify for? Your counsellor reviews every option and handles the applications — at no cost.
Available for select undergraduate programmes at top-ranked universities. No cosigner required; rates based on future earning potential.
Student Route visa holders may work up to 20 hours per week during term and full-time during holidays. London — the UK's legal and financial capital — offers strong part-time and vacation-scheme opportunities.
London has higher living costs than the rest of the UK, but places you at the centre of the legal world — with the courts, chambers and top firms on your doorstep.
UKVI maintenance requirement: £1,483/month (in London) for 9 months — you must show this in your bank statements for the visa.
| Visa type | Student Route visa (formerly Tier 4) | |
| CAS required | Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies from UCL | |
| Financial proof | £1,483/month × 9 months = £13,347 (in London) | |
| Health surcharge (IHS) | £776/year — covers NHS access | |
| Visa fee | £490 (standard processing) | |
| Post-graduation | 2-year Graduate Route visa — work in any role | |
Your counsellor guides you through the full visa process — from CAS letter to biometrics appointment.
"Studying law at UCL, minutes from the Royal Courts of Justice, was unreal — mooting, pro bono, and lecturers who are leaders in their field. My counsellor handled my UCAS application and LNAT prep."
"UCL Laws has an incredible reputation and network. A vacation scheme at a City firm during my degree turned into a training-contract offer. Best decision I've made."
Start your free application with a counsellor who knows this programme inside out.