Law (Extended Degree) LLB (Hons)

The Extended LLB at Northumbria is designed for students who want to study law but would benefit from an additional foundation year to build confidence and academic skills. It gives you the time and support to settle into university study, and then takes you through a full qualifying law degree that prepares you for careers in the legal profession or any field that values strong analytical and communication skills.

Curriculum structure

Foundation Year
You begin with a foundation year that introduces you to how law connects with society, ethics and everyday life. With modules like Law and Society, Law and Ethics, and Academic Practice for Law, you’ll strengthen your writing, research and critical-thinking skills while gaining a clearer picture of how legal ideas shape the world. It’s a gentle but meaningful start that sets you up for success as you move into degree-level study.

Year 1
Your first full year of the LLB focuses on core legal principles and the skills every law student needs. You’ll study modules such as Criminal Law and Academic & Professional Practice, learning how to read cases, analyse legal arguments and understand key concepts like liability, offence and legal reasoning. By the end of the year, you’ll feel much more confident engaging with real legal materials.

Year 2
In your second year, you take on more advanced and detailed areas of law. You’ll study subjects like Constitutional and Administrative Law, Tort Law and Land Law, while also starting to explore optional modules that match your interests. This stage helps you deepen your understanding of how different areas of law fit together and prepares you for more specialised topics ahead.

Year 3
Your final year brings everything together through advanced optional modules and practical opportunities. You might explore areas such as Commercial Contracts, Family Law or even Law, Film & Popular Culture, depending on what excites you most. Many students also choose to get hands-on experience by working with real clients through the Student Law Office, helping you build confidence and prepare for professional training or further study.

Focus areas

Law and society, criminal law, constitutional and administrative law, tort and property law, legal ethics, research and writing skills, human rights, optional specialisations.

Learning outcomes

Confident application of legal principles, strong research and writing abilities, effective communication, critical legal analysis, and clear understanding of professional ethics and responsibilities.

Professional alignment (accreditation)

This programme is a recognised Qualifying Law Degree, giving you the academic foundation needed to progress toward solicitor or barrister training under the current UK professional pathway.

Reputation (employability rankings)

Northumbria’s Law School has an excellent reputation for student support, teaching quality and graduate employability. It is widely recognised for producing confident, career-ready law graduates with strong practical and academic skills.