Royal Holloway, University of London
Law with Modern Languages (Spanish) LLB (Hons)
Royal Holloway, University of London

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 180 graduates of Law with Modern Languages (Spanish) LLB (Hons) and other courses in Law at Royal Holloway, University of London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Law.

Overall student satisfaction
73 /100
180 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Law

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Law at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23000 £25000 £29000
25-75 percentile range £21000 - £32000 £21000 - £29500 £23500 - £40500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Law

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23880 £22901 £27996
25-75 percentile range £20487 - £28579 £17887 - £29853 £20813 - £38629

Course Description

This degree is aimed at you if you wish to study the discipline of law combined with Spanish and develop a critical awareness of the law whilst earning advanced linguistic proficiency in written and oral Spanish.

The degree covers all the elements required to achieve an LLB whilst offering flexibility and freedom for you to choose a language of interest to you. In the first and second year you’ll explore mandatory modules such as the English Legal System, Public Law and Criminal Law whilst studying your chosen language whilst your third year will see you being able to choose from a number of optional modules such as Company Law, Medical Law and International and Comparative Human Rights Law.

Whilst studying this degree you can also take advantage of a year abroad – invaluable in developing practical language skills and cultural sensitivity.

Upon completion of the course you will have acquired:

  • An understanding of the key features of English and European law
  • Key legal research and communication skills
  • Advanced linguistic ability in written and oral Spanish

Accredited by the Bar Standards Board for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree.

The qualifying law degree is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for the purposes of satisfying the academic stage of training.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Law with Modern Languages (Spanish) LLB (Hons) at Royal Holloway, University of London

30% Teaching Professionals
20% Media Professionals
10% Administrative occupations
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Elementary occupations
5% Teaching Professionals
0% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
0% Sales occupations
0% Managers, directors and senior officials
0% Legal professionals

In both subjects, teaching and learning is mostly by means of lectures, seminars, coursework/essay, oral presentations and guided independent study. Assessment of knowledge and understanding is typically by formal examinations, coursework, examined essays, and oral presentations. The programmes are informed by national standards of legal education, and good practice across the legal higher educational sector. It includes elements of problem-based learning and encourages students to develop their own independent learning skills and reflective learning practice. All modules in the first two years of the degree are compulsory, designed to give students the legal background they need to fulfil the criteria for professional accreditation, as well as the language skills necessary to acquire a good degree of fluency. In the final year students can select an elective unit in Law. Overall responsibility for the programme is with the Programme lead for ‘Law with’, but the first point of contact for students is their personal adviser. All students are allocated a personal adviser in the Department of Law and Criminology who meets with them regularly throughout the programme, with set compulsory sessions each term. All students will also have an advertised point of contact in the Department of Languages, Literature and Cultures. The adviser will advise on academic, pastoral and welfare issues. Students meet with their personal advisers at least three times during the year either individually or in groups.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Law

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • (minimum 7.0 in Writing)
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Law with Modern Languages (Spanish), LLB (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Law with Modern Languages (Spanish) LLB (Hons)

EU £19600 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
Channel Islands £9250 year 1
International £19600 year 1

Additional fee information

The tuition fee for UK undergraduates is controlled by Government regulations. For students starting a degree in the academic year 2024/25, the fee is £9,250 for that year.

Royal Holloway reserves the right to increase tuition fees annually for overseas fee-paying students. Please be aware that tuition fees can rise during your degree. The upper limit of any such annual rise has not yet been set for courses starting in 2024 but will advertised here once confirmed.  For further information see fees and funding and our terms and conditions.

These estimated costs relate to studying this particular degree at Royal Holloway during the 2024/25 academic year, and are included as a guide. Costs, such as accommodation, food, books and other learning materials and printing etc., have not been included.

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Royal Holloway, University of London in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of Royal Holloway, University of London in related subject specific rankings.

Law

    • #64 
    • #80 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #70 
    • #87 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #201 
    Law
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 19 July, 2022]

See all 26 university rankings of Royal Holloway, University of London

About Royal Holloway, University of London

Royal Holloway, University of London, was founded in 1886, and is located in the suburban setting of Egham, South East England. The campus is home to an impressive Victorian era Picture Gallery, which serves as a museum for a collection of highly-valued art. The Royal Holloway Founder’s Building, the main feature of the campus, is where students will find their on-site accommodation, as well as the old style but extensively equipped library.

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Student composition of Royal Holloway, University of London

undergraduates:
9410
postgraduates:
2340
Total:
11750
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