Law

Law governs the relationships between individuals, between citizens and the state, and between states in the international arena. It defines rights and obligations, provides mechanisms for resolving disputes, and sets the conditions within which commerce, government and social life operate. Studying law develops the capacity for close reading, logical argument and precise expression that is valuable across almost every professional field, and a law degree from a strong institution prepares you both for legal practice and for the many other careers in which legal reasoning is an asset.

At Queen's University Belfast, this three-year full-time LLB covers both private and public law alongside wider socio-legal perspectives. You will study the core areas of English and Northern Irish law, examining how legal principles are developed, applied and challenged, while also engaging with the social, political and institutional contexts that shape the law in practice. The programme develops a highly nuanced skill set, including research, analysis, written argument and professional communication, and you will benefit from the school's close links with the legal professions and from a range of additional learning opportunities within the school.

With a typical entry tariff of 168 UCAS points, the programme attracts students with strong academic ability and genuine commitment to the subject.

Graduates from Queen's law programmes go on to careers in soliciting, barristering, the judiciary, legal services, compliance, regulatory bodies, government and the civil service. Many pursue further professional qualifications, and the school's links with the professions provide pathways and connections that support the transition from study to practice. Many graduates also use their legal training in business, finance, journalism, policy and the third sector, and the analytical skills developed through law are among the most transferable in the graduate labour market.