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School of Law

Thinking of Studying Law?

Deciding what to study at University is a huge decision to make, which is why Law at Keele has something for everyone. We offer a range of flexible pathways, from single honors LLB courses that provide a qualifying law degree, to dual honours programmes where you can learn law alongside a wide range of possible subjects.

If you'd like to become a solicitor or barrister, one of our single honours LLB programs would most suit your needs. We offer a Single Honours Law LLB course which gives you the choice of two modules from outside law in your first year, and then a range of optional law modules in your second and third years. We also offer LLB degrees in law with criminology or politics. These qualifying law degrees provide students with a good grounding in either criminology or politics whilst still giving the necessary exemptions to go on to the vocational stage of legal qualification.

Students who interested in law but are don't want to enter the legal professions might find our exciting range of dual honours combinations more appealing. Dual honours students can combine legal study with one of over 30 possible other subjects. If you decide to study dual honours law, you can also apply to change to one of our qualifying law degree pathways at the end of your first year, as long as you study two required law modules in each semester of your first year.

For further information on Keele graduates' employability and some stories from our graduates please read the Alumni employability leaflet .

New for 2011 - Law and Modern Languages at Keele

Law students at Keele now have the exciting opportunity to study towards a Certificate of Language Competence in Modern Language as part of their Law degree. This initiative adds to the growing internationalisation of the Law programmes at Keele. The Law School, which is characterised by enthusiastic international staff and students, recognises the increasing importance of giving students opportunities to broaden their legal education horizons, including chances to study abroad, to undertake elective modules that examine law at the international level, and now, to study a Modern Language alongside a qualifying Law degree.

The range of languages available at different levels currently includes: French, German, Spanish, Russian, and Japanese. Students taking at least 60 credits in a language can gain a Certificate of Competence in French, German, Japanese, Russian or Spanish, in addition to a Law degree. Those entering with an established level of French or German can work towards a Certificate of Advanced Language Competence in French or German.  Students who have successfully completed one year of language study at Keele also have the opportunity to practise and improve their language skills by participating in specially designed language and culture study programmes at selected partner universities abroad during the summer.

In an increasingly competitive job market anything that distinguishes you from your fellow applicants is a bonus. Being able to speak a foreign language is a huge advantage for jobs that require international contacts, and the development of this option for Law students recognises this.

Student comments:

“A thoroughly enjoyable course. Will recommend to others.”

“Fantastic. The tutor is very nice and helpful. I learnt so much in a short space of time and now decided to continue with the study.”

“Learning a language is an excellent idea as not only does it contribute to your degree but also gives you a skill for life.”

Entry Requirements

For entry onto Single Honours Law pathways, we look for AAB.  For entry onto the Dual Honours pathway, we look for ABB. For further information, please see the main Keele Undergraduate website.

Study Abroad

Study Abroad is available as part of the level 2 Law programme.  The Study Abroad option is available to students following dual honours Law and single honours law.  It is not available to students following the integrated Single Honours Law with Criminology and Law with Politics pathways. 

Students apply and are interviewed for a semester abroad during their first year at Keele.   Students who have a good first semester performance and the relevant skills for the host university will usually be recommended for the study abroad option.  Keele law students have studied in Australia, Canada, the Netherlands, Norway, South Africa, and the USA, among other countries.  For more information see http://www.keele.ac.uk/depts/aa/cied/goingabroad/overview.html