| UCAS code | M127 |
|---|---|
| Duration | 4 years |
| Entry year | 2025 |
| Campus | Streatham Campus |
| Discipline | Law |
| Contact | Web: Enquire online |
| Typical offer | A levels: A*AA |
|---|---|
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A-Level: AAB |
Overview
- Four year course equipping you with knowledge and skills that will support you towards the next steps of professional legal qualification in England and Wales and in Hong Kong
- Spend the first two years at Exeter and the following two years at our partner university Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
- Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is ranked in the Top 3 Law Schools in Asia (AWRU subject rankings 2020)
- Delivers a rigorous understanding of legal principles as well as an examination of law in different theoretical and social contexts with a constant eye on regional and global developments
- Our Exeter Law Projects programme gives you the opportunity to observe or participate in activities involving the application of the law via many streams of pro bono opportunities
Accreditation
Our LLB programmes provide an excellent start to a legal career if that is your goal, equipping you with the knowledge and skills that will support you towards the next steps to professional legal qualification. This includes the 'foundations of legal knowledge' subjects required for the academic stage of qualification as a barrister. If you plan to qualify as a solicitor or barrister, after you graduate you will need to comply with the further training and other requirements of the Solicitors Regulation Authority or the Bar Standards Board, or the relevant regulatory body in the country in which you intend to practice.
Top 200 in the world for Law
QS World University Subject Rankings 2024
Excellent national and international reputation for mooting
Employer-led presentations from law firms to develop skills and improve opportunities
Top 10 for Law Graduate Prospects
Complete University Guide 2025
Top 200 in the world for Law
QS World University Subject Rankings 2024
Excellent national and international reputation for mooting
Employer-led presentations from law firms to develop skills and improve opportunities
Entry requirements (typical offer)
| Qualification | Typical offer | Required subjects |
|---|---|---|
| A-Level | A*AA | n/a |
| IB | 38/766 | n/a |
| BTEC | D*DD | n/a |
| GCSE | C or 4 | English Language |
| Access to HE | 30 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade | N/A |
| T-Level | Distinction * grade overall | N/A |
| Contextual Offer | A-Level: AAB |
Specific subject requirements must still be achieved where stated above. Find out more about contextual offers. |
| Other accepted qualifications | ||
| English language requirements |
International students need to show they have the required level of English language to study this course. The required test scores for this course fall under Profile B2. Please visit our English language requirements page to view the required test scores and equivalencies from your country. |
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NB General Studies is not included in any offer.
Grades advertised on each programme webpage are the typical level at which our offers are made and provide information on any specific subjects an applicant will need to have studied in order to be considered for a place on the programme. However, if we receive a large number of applications for the programme we may not be able to make an offer to all those who are predicted to achieve/have achieved grades which are in line with our typical offer. For more information on how applications are assessed and when decisions are released, please see: After you apply
Will there be an interview?
- Applicants to the programme are required to attend an interview as part of the selection process
- Interviews will be held in February and March and shortlisted applicants will be contacted once the January UCAS deadline has passed
- All applications are considered on an individual basis and offers will be made shortly after the interview has taken place
- The interview style will be via a panel, consisting of academic staff from the University of Exeter and the Chinese University of Hong Kong
- A defined number of offers will be made to those who have been deemed suitable by the interview panel to receive an offer, based on interview. If it is the case that there are still more applicants within this group then the Interview score may be used to define the number of offers to be made.
- As we have a limited number of places on the programme, places are not normally offered to applicants who do not attend an interview
Course content
Summary
Programme curriculum currently under review.
The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.
The Dual LLB‐JD Degree Programme lasts for four years. In the first and second years, you will study at Exeter to complete 240 credits of Exeter law modules.
In the third and fourth years, you will study at CUHK to complete 57 units of CUHK JD courses.
Upon successful completion of the four‐year study, Exeter will accept up to 120 credits (30 units) to be transferred from CUHK to the Exeter LLB Programme using a translation of marks scheme and CUHK will accept up to 15 units to be transferred from Exeter to the CUHK JD Programme.
Full module descriptions
For full module descriptions please visit the Law website. Please note programme curriculum currently under review.
The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.
Year 2 is spent at Exeter enrolled on LLB modules.
Compulsory modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LAW2015 | The Law of Torts Law of Tort | 30 |
| LAW2017 | Land Law Land Law | 30 |
| LAW2041 | Equity and Trusts Trusts and Equity | 30 |
| LAW3083 | Company Law Foundation Company Law Foundations | 15 |
Optional modules
| Code | Module | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| LAW2091 | (European) Consumer Law (European) Consumer Law | 15 |
Year 3 is spent at CUHK enrolled on the Juris Doctor.
CUHK propose the following for Stages 3:
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CUHK, Year 3 Term One
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LAWS6001 Legal System*
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LAWS6004 Legal Research, Analysis and Writing*
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LAWS6015 Principles of Constitutional Law#
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Law Elective 1
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Term Two
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LAWS6020 Principles of Administrative Law#
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Law Elective 2
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Law Elective 3
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Law Elective 4
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Law Elective 5
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Summer Term
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LAWS6005 Comparative Legal Studies* OR LAWS6089 Legal Technologies
Year 4 is spent at CUHK enrolled on the Juris Doctor.
CUHK propose the following for Stages 4:
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CUHK, Year 4 Term One
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LAWS6012 Principles of Civil Procedure OR Law Elective - 6
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LAWS6014 Principles of Criminal Procedure OR Law Elective - 7
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LAWS6019 Principles of Land Law#
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Law Elective 8
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Term Two
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LAWS6007 Ethics and Jurisprudence*
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LAWS6013 Principles of Evidence#
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LAWS6017 Principles of Commercial Law#
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LAWS6901 Independent Research*^
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Summer Term
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LAWS6042 Principles of Property Law
*JD required courses; #PCLL Pre-requisite courses
^Students can also take LAWS6902 Independent Research Dissertation (6 units) and the extra 3 units will be counted towards the elective unit requirement.
Fees
Tuition fees for 2025 entry
UK students: £9,535 per year
International students: £24,700 per year
Years 1 and 2 of the programme are spent at Exeter, and the fees for these years are listed above.
Fees for years 3 and 4
Please note: In years 3 and 4 of the programme, students will pay the tuition fees directly to the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Students will not be eligible for a tuition fee loan from the Student Loan Company for years 3 and 4 of the programme but remain eligible to apply for a maintenance loan for the period of time that they are studying on this programme in Hong Kong.
Fees for 2025 entry are as follows:
HK$206,400* for Year 3 CUHK JD Programme (based on expected course load of 30 units)
HK$185,760* for Year 4 CUHK JD Programme (based on expected course load of 27 units)
*Subject to annual review. Please visit the CUHK LAW website for the latest tuition fee information.
There are no additional fees associated with the study of this course. However, successful applicants would need to consider the costs of relocating to Hong Kong after the end of their 2nd year at Exeter.
Scholarships
The University of Exeter has many different scholarships available to support your education, including £5 million in scholarships for international students applying to study with us in the 2025/26 academic year, such as our Exeter Excellence Scholarships*.
Financial support is also available for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, lower income households and other under-represented groups to help them access, succeed and progress through higher education.
* Terms and conditions apply. See online for details.
Learning and teaching
How will I learn?
We believe that you shouldn’t just learn the law, you also need the skills to put it into practice once you graduate. We place considerable emphasis on the development of lawyering skills using a range of methods:
- Legal research
- Problem analysis
- Teamwork
- Legal writing and reasoning
- Negotiation and advocacy
You will learn through a variety of teaching and learning opportunities including interactive seminars, workshops and lectures, and independent and guided study.
How will I be assessed?
In the first year most assessments will be exam based. Exams are not simply tests of memory: they are designed to test your ability to argue persuasively and to apply the law correctly. Therefore, in some modules you may be permitted to bring unannotated statute books into the exam while in others, your full notes are permitted.
Other methods of assessment include:
- Oral presentations
- Group work
- Legal written work such as ‘skeleton arguments’
Your first year will not count towards your final degree classification, but you do have to pass it in order to progress to the second year.
Where will I study?
The Lasok Law Library, located in the Fourm holds in excess of 40,000 volumes and is open 24 hours a day. You can choose from diverse study spaces to suit your specific learning needs, whether dedicated quiet study, group work, or social learning over a coffee.
Our custom-built Moot Court offers students invaluable opportunities to take part in mooting activities and is equipped with the latest technology, including high-spec video conferencing.
Legal Assistance Programme
Our Legal Assistance Programme offers a range of pro bono opportunities to provide valuable career experience. These include the Community Law Clinic, where you can help members of the public gain legal advice and information; the Stop Abuse for Everyone charity, providing support and mediation for victims of abuse; the Student Appeals Project which investigates cases subject to appeal; and the Judicial Shadowing Programme, where you can ‘play judge.’
Mooting
Exeter enjoys an international reputation for mooting and our students have been successful in competitions all over the world. Mooting provides you with the opportunity to practise your advocacy skills in a simulated court environment. You’ll receive coaching from staff and present your arguments before volunteer judges in a purpose-built moot court. Our Student Negotiation Society also sends teams to the National Negotiation Competition.
ExeTalks
ExeTalks are a chance to discover some of the fascinating research undertaken at the University of Exeter delivered by the academics who teach on our programmes.
Optional modules outside of this course
Each year, if you have optional modules available, you can take up to 30 credits in a subject outside of your course. This can increase your employability and widen your intellectual horizons.
Proficiency in a second subject
If you complete 60 credits of modules in one of the subjects below, you may have the words 'with proficiency in [e.g. Social Data Science]' added to your degree title when you graduate.
- A Foreign Language
- Data Science
- Entrepreneurship
- Innovation
- Law (Penryn Campus only)
- Leadership
- Management
- Social Data Science
Your future
We have an excellent relationship with members of the legal profession who are in regular contact with students through activities such as workshops, skills sessions, mooting, networking, internships, shadowing and mentoring.
Students also benefit from our strong links with alumni all over the world. Many of our alumni are in senior positions and include:
- His Hon Judge Phillip Waller CBE
- Steve Edge, Partner – Slaughter and May
- Fiona Shackleton, Partner – Payne Hicks Beach
- Dato Ambiga Sreenevasan – President of the Malaysian Bar Council
- Sarah Turvill – Chairman of Willis International Ltd
Career paths
Many graduates go on to further study in the law and then enter a training contract with a firm of solicitors or a pupillage in a barrister’s chambers. A law degree also provides a range of skills which are sought by other sectors such as business, finance and administration.
Example destinations* of some of our recent graduates:
| Occupations | Law firms | Other employees |
|---|---|---|
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Trainee Solicitor Paralegal Legal Team Trainee Juriste (lawyer) Management Consultant Investment Consultant Business Start-up Coordinator Compliance Analyst Probation Officer Trainee Accountant HR Assistant Marketing Assistant Global Compliance Business Management Assistant |
Allen & Overy Freshfields Bruckhaus Michelmores Thomas Eggar LLP Macfarlanes Peer and Co Bond Pearce Collection Attorneys Europe Maurant Ozannes Nabarro Dundas and Wilson Reynolds Porter Chamberlain |
Michael Page International British Red Cross Axiom Legal Microsoft Babcock International Group Barclays Bank PLC Alliance Insurance PLC Royal Bank of Canada German Banking Federation EDF Energy UNICEF |
*This information has been taken from the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) Surveys 14/15, 15/16, and 16/17. Please note that, due to data protection, the job titles and organisations are listed independently and do not necessarily correspond.
Further study
Examples of further study followed by our graduates:
- Bar Vocational Course, Inns of Court School of Law
- Legal Practice Course, College of Law
- LLM, University of Cambridge
- BCL, University of Oxford
- LLM International Commercial Law, University of Exeter
- LLM International Relations and Diplomacy, Leiden University, The Netherlands
- LLM, University of Southern California
- MA European Community Law, College of Europe, Bruges
Extracurricular programme
Our Legal Assistance Programme offers a range of pro bono opportunities to provide valuable career experience. These include the Community Law Clinic, the Stop Abuse for Everyone charity, the Student Appeals Project and Judicial Shadowing.
Exeter enjoys an international reputation for mooting and our students have been successful in competitions all over the world. Mooting provides you with the opportunity to practise your advocacy skills in a simulated court environment. You’ll receive coaching from staff and present your arguments before volunteer judges in a purpose-built moot court. Our Student Negotiation Society also sends teams to the National Negotiation Competition.
Top 10 for Law Graduate Prospects
Complete University Guide 2025
