Study Abroad, LLB Hons

The Study Abroad LLB (Hons) gives you a unique opportunity to combine a UK law degree with international experience, perfect for students eager to broaden their legal knowledge in a global context. Over four years, you’ll study core UK law alongside an overseas study period, developing practical legal skills, cultural insight, and a broader perspective that sets you apart in an increasingly international legal job market.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1
Your first year builds the foundations of UK law. You’ll study modules such as English Legal System & Legal Skills, Public Law, Contract Law, and Criminal Law. These modules provide a solid understanding of legal principles, develop analytical and research skills, and introduce you to professional ethics in a legal context.

Year 2
In the second year, you progress to more substantive law areas like Land Law, Law of Torts, and Criminal Law in Practice. You’ll also begin preparing for the international element of the program, developing skills to apply UK legal principles in an overseas or comparative context, bridging academic theory with practical experience.

Year 3 – Study Abroad Year
This year is spent at a partner institution abroad. You’ll immerse yourself in a different legal system, studying modules aligned with your host university while gaining invaluable cultural, linguistic, and professional insights. This experience allows you to compare international legal frameworks, enhancing your global legal perspective and employability.

Year 4 – Final Year
Back in Greenwich, you’ll consolidate your learning and specialise in advanced topics such as Advocacy & Mooting, Professional Ethics & Conduct, and a Legal Research Project. This final year prepares you for professional practice or further study, combining the skills gained in both UK and international legal contexts.

Focus Areas

• Core knowledge of UK law: public law, contract, torts, criminal law, property, and equity

• International and comparative law: developing global awareness and cross-border legal understanding

• Practical legal skills: advocacy, research, professional ethics, and client advisory skills

• Employability and global readiness: preparing students for careers in both domestic and international legal environments

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the program, you will be able to:

• Apply UK and comparative international legal principles to complex scenarios

• Demonstrate practical skills in advocacy, research, drafting, and professional conduct

• Engage confidently in diverse legal contexts, from domestic practice to international environments

• Combine cultural awareness with legal expertise, making you highly employable in global law firms, NGOs, or policy roles

Professional Alignment / Accreditation

• The UK law elements of the degree meet the standards required by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA), ensuring it counts as a qualifying law degree for professional legal training in England and Wales

• The international experience equips students with comparative law knowledge, enhancing long-term career opportunities in global legal practice

Reputation & Employability

• Greenwich’s strong links with law firms, courts, and international institutions help students secure placements, internships, and professional networking opportunities

• Graduates have a broad range of career options, including solicitor training, barrister pathways, paralegal roles, or positions in international legal organisations and NGOs

• The program’s combination of UK law training and overseas study gives graduates a distinctive edge in competitive legal markets