University Campus Suffolk

What you'll study

The course covers core legal subjects and integrates practical skill development. Modules listed in the definitive record include:

• Law and the Constitution (mandatory)
• Criminal Law (mandatory)
• Law in Practice
• Contract Law (mandatory)

The programme also ensures coverage of the seven core subject areas as set by the Bar Association and aligns to Solicitors’ Qualifying Exam subjects and core skills; teaching staff deliver optional modules informed by their research interests.

Entry requirements

Typical academic entry asks for 112 UCAS points (or above), with examples given as BBC at A-level, DMM for BTEC, Merit for T Level, Access to HE Diploma, or 30 Level 3 credits at Merit grade or above. Applicants must normally hold GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or equivalent; exceptions may be considered individually.

Career prospects

Many graduates progress into legal practice. The programme builds substantive knowledge mapped to Bar and SQE areas and integrates skills employers value: client interaction, advising the public, interviewing and oral presentation. Opportunities to boost workplace readiness include volunteering in the university’s Legal Advice Centre, participating in mooting in the on-site mock courtroom, a one-day-per-week placement scheme in year two or three, and networking and employability events supported by the Careers, Employability and Enterprise Team.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The course fee information for 2026/27 is published by the university (UK full-time and international full-time amounts are stated on the course page). The university notes students can apply for funding from the spring before their course starts and refers to bursaries, scholarships and other financial support available; prospective students should consult the university's fees and funding pages for full details.