University of Greenwich
Law Senior Status LLB (Hons)
University of Greenwich

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 95 graduates of Law Senior Status LLB (Hons) and other courses in Law at University of Greenwich for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Law.

Overall student satisfaction
63 /100
95 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
All Law courses of University of Greenwich
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 £25000 £24000 £28500
25-75 percentile range £21000 - £29000 £18000 - £31000 £21500 - £36500
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Law courses of University of Greenwich


Salary of all UK Graduates of Law

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £23767 £22711 £27834
25-75 percentile range £20344 - £28558 £17746 - £29609 £20717 - £38496
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Law courses in the UK

Course Description

Our law senior status degree is a two-year qualifying course designed for students who already have an undergraduate degree in another subject and a real interest in the law.

As well as teaching substantive law, this degree explores legal issues from a social, political, moral and economic perspective.

Much like our other LLB courses, this senior status course is geared towards employability. With links to a range of legal, and related, employers in London, you'll have access to a range employability events, including talks and networking opportunities. You can also apply to assist volunteer lawyers on real cases at the university's Legal Advice Centre or apply to assist with the Innocence Project London.

What you should know about this course

  • The course offers an in-depth analysis of the law for those who already hold a degree in a subject other than law
  • You’ll gain knowledge of substantive law and develop transferable skills. Wherever possible, this degree places law in various contexts
  • Apply to assist volunteer lawyers on real cases at the university’s Legal Advice Centre or apply to assist with the Innocence Project London.
  • Our links with employers in London, through our Law Advisory Forum, include law firms, barristers’ chambers and financial institutions.
  • Benefit from guest speakers and networking events with employers, professional bodies and alumni to help your career planning.

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

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

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.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Law courses of University of Greenwich

Current jobs

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All courses of University of Greenwich

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Law courses of University of Greenwich

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

Example below based on all graduates of Law Senior Status LLB (Hons) at University of Greenwich

30% Design occupations
20% Managers, directors and senior officials
10% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Engineering professionals
5%
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Caring personal services
5% Therapy professionals
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Grading & Study Time

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Students are assessed through a combination of assessment methods depending on the modules chosen. You can view how each module is assessed within our 'What you will study' section. Each course has formal assessments which count towards your grade. Some courses may also include 'practice' assignments, which help you monitor progress and do not count towards your final grade.

Grading Distribution

Students of the course received the following grades

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

An undergraduate degree at 2:1, or above, in a subject other than law from a UK or EU university, or an equivalent qualification from a recognised overseas university.

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Law

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
All Law courses of University of Greenwich

Qualification requirements

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Requirements for international students / English requirements

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

    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Law Senior Status, 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 Senior Status LLB (Hons)

England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
EU £16150 year 1
International £16150 year 1
EU £17000 year 1
International £17000 year 1

Additional fee information

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Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Average student cost of living in London

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.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

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 University of Greenwich in top UK and global rankings.

Rankings of University of Greenwich in related subject specific rankings.

Law

    • #49 
    • #64 
    Law
    CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
    [Published 08 June, 2023]
    • #80 
    • #98 
    Law
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #26 
    • #201 
    Law
    GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
    [Published 27 October, 2023]

See all 27 university rankings of University of Greenwich

About University of Greenwich

The University of Greenwich operates on government funding, and is based in London and Kent, England. The university’s main campus, the Old Royal Naval College, as well as its Avery Hill campus are located in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, in Greater London. Its satellite campus in Medway, Kent is part of a collaboration with the University of Kent.

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Student composition of University of Greenwich

Total number of students enrolled at University of Greenwich by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:
15845
postgraduates:
5550
Total:
21395
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Law”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Where is this programme taught

University of Greenwich (Greenwich Campus)
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