Bachelor of Laws (UCL) and Bachelor of Laws (HKU) LLB
London (Bloomsbury) for years 1 and 2, Hong Kong University for years 3 and 4
Our vision is of a faculty which provides a diverse, inclusive and deeply non-discriminatory home for both staff and students – competitive as well as caring to achieve excellence and to allow all its members to flourish. With growing demand worldwide for lawyers qualified in more than one jurisdiction, this four-year double degree programme involves two years of study at UCL and two years at the University of Hong Kong (HKU). This will lead to the award of two Bachelor of Laws degrees - an LLB from UCL and an LLB from HKU.
Important notice
-This is the course information for 2026 entry. You can now view details for the 2027 entry.
Study mode
Duration
UK tuition fees (2026/27)
Overseas tuition fees (2026/27)
Programme starts
September 2026Application deadline
14 Jan 2026UCAS course code
Entry requirements
- Grades
- A*AA
- Subjects
- No specific subjects. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
- GCSEs
- English Language and Mathematics at grade B or 6.
Contextual offer information
- Grades
- AAB more about contextual offers
- Subjects
- No specific subjects. At least two A level subjects should be taken from UCL's list of preferred A level subjects.
- GCSEs
- English Language and Mathematics at grade C or 4.
- Points
- 39
- Subjects
- A total of 19 points in three higher level subjects, with no higher level score below 5.
Contextual offer
- Points
- 36 more about contextual offers
- Subjects
- A total of 17 points in three higher level subjects, with no higher level score below 5. Physics must be offered at either higher or standard level.
UK applicants qualifications
For entry requirements with other UK qualifications accepted by UCL, choose your qualification from the list below:
Equivalent qualification
Pass in Access to HE Diploma, with a minimum of 36 credits at Distinction and 9 credits at Merit, all from Level 3 units.
Not acceptable for entrance to this programme.
D2,D3,D3 in three Cambridge Pre-U Principal Subjects.
A1,A,A at Advanced Highers (or A1,A at Advanced Higher and A,A,A at Higher)
Not acceptable for entrance to this programme.
Not acceptable for entrance to this programme.
International applications
Country-specific information, including details of when UCL representatives are visiting your part of the world, can be obtained from the International Students website.
Resits
This programme does not accept resits. A resit is a second or subsequent attempt to improve a qualification outcome, for which you already hold an award. For further information on what UCL considers a resit, please see UCAS explained.
Additional tests
LNAT (Law National Aptitude Test)
All students applying for Law programmes must take the Law National Aptitude Test (LNAT) before their application will be considered. More information is also available on the UCL Laws website.
Access and widening participation
UCL is committed to widening access to higher education. Access UCL is our contextual offer scheme for applicants from groups that are underrepresented at UCL. We assess your eligibility for Access UCL based on the information contained within your UCAS application. We review and update our Access UCL eligibility criteria and datasets every year, so please check the requirements for the year you plan to apply.Undergraduate Preparatory Certificates
The Undergraduate Preparatory Certificates (UPC) prepare international students for a UCL undergraduate degree who don’t have the qualifications to enter directly. These intensive one-year foundation courses are taught on our central London campus.
Typical UPC students will be high achievers in a 12-year school system which does not meet the standard required for direct entry to UCL.
For more information see: ucl.ac.uk/upc.
English language requirements
The English language level for this programme is: Level 4
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Information about the evidence required, acceptable qualifications and test providers can be found on our English language requirements page.
A variety of English language programmes are offered at the UCL Centre for Languages & International Education.
Course overview
The UCL Law Faculty offers a wide range of subjects and employs a variety of teaching methods. The degree programme provides both a general liberal education and a foundation for careers not only in the legal profession but also in fields as diverse as the civil service, local government, social services, higher education, the armed forces, business, industry, media, finance, and accountancy.
As one of the world’s leading law schools, UCL Laws is at the forefront of legal research and innovation. You’ll be taught by academics shaping the future of law and policy, gaining insight into the latest legal developments and real-world challenges.
Your law degree will provide significant knowledge of areas of law required for the first stage of the Solicitors’ Qualifying Exam (SQE). It is also recognised by the Bar Standards Board of England and Wales (BSB) as meeting the academic requirements for training to become a barrister. Alongside legal knowledge, you will develop essential skills such as critical thinking and problem-solving. You will also have opportunities to gain practical experience through activities like mooting, client interviewing, negotiation competitions, and pro bono work at the UCL Integrated Legal Advice Clinic, giving you invaluable hands-on experience before you graduate.
You will spend two years studying at UCL before completing your final two years at the University of Hong Kong (HKU), where you will immerse yourself in Hong Kong’s legal system and traditions. This structure ensures that you develop the expertise needed to navigate both common law jurisdictions and international legal challenges.
UCL Laws is located in central London, placing you within walking distance of the UK’s top law firms, courts, and legal institutions, while your time at HKU will provide exposure to the legal, commercial, and political landscape of Hong Kong and the wider Asia-Pacific region.
Please see below for the programme structure for full-time study mode.
What this course will give you
This programme leads to the award of two LLB degrees in two leading financial centres in the world: the LLB Bachelor of Laws degree from UCL and the LLB Bachelor of Laws from HKU.
The programme gives students the opportunity to acquire knowledge of English & Welsh and Hong Kong law, to experience study abroad and engage with different cultures and regional legal perspectives, and to engage in extra-curricular placements at both UCL and HKU.
At both UCL and HKU you will be taught by distinguished academics who are cutting-edge researchers in their diverse fields. Their knowledge of law and their significant experience and influence will enrich your learning.
Teaching and learning
In each year of your degree you will take a number of individual modules, normally valued at 15 or 30 credits, adding up to a total of 120 credits for the year. Modules are assessed in the academic year in which they are taken. The balance of compulsory and optional modules varies from programme to programme and year to year. A 30-credit module is considered equivalent to 15 credits in the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS).
Upon successful completion of 480 credits, you will be awarded a LLB (Hons) in Bachelor of Laws (UCL) and Bachelor of Laws (HKU).
Modules
Please note that the list of modules given here is indicative. This information is published a long time in advance of enrolment and module content and availability is subject to change. Modules that are in use for the current academic year are linked for further information. Where no link is present, further information is not yet available.
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We start the first two weeks of the first academic year with a two-week induction programme: Laws' Connections: Legal Doctrine and Contemporary Challenges. Laws' Connections is designed to be an inspiring introduction to the study of law here at UCL Laws, and to the role of law in addressing social challenges.
You will then study compulsory modules in Public Law, Contract Law, Property I and Criminal Law during Year 1 of the programme. A compulsory extra-curricular placement at the UCL Centre for Access to Justice will also be undertaken during the first year (accounting for 12 HKU credits).
In Year 2 you will take four more compulsory modules: Tort, Property II, European Union Law, and Jurisprudence & Legal Theory.
The third and fourth years of study are spent at HKU. In Year 3 you will study compulsory subjects and in Year 4 you will study a combination of compulsory and elective subjects. You will also undertake a legal placement and write a dissertation at HKU.
Please note: students enrolled on this programme will only be permitted to transfer to the three-year LLB degree at UCL or the four-year LLB degree at HKU in exceptional circumstances and with the approval of the respective institutions.
Your learning
At both UCL and HKU, you will be taught through a combination of lectures, seminars, and tutorial groups. We encourage substantial student participation and discussion in seminars and tutorials on the basis of prepared work. Considerable emphasis is placed on small group teaching where you will benefit from individual attention and advice.
At HKU, you will also be exposed to a range of inter-disciplinary subjects to widen your horizon.
At both HKU and UCL, students are required to take a clinical course that will require them to apply their legal knowledge in practical settings and to assist in providing legal assistance to members of the local community who would otherwise be unable to afford it. The emphasis is both practical and reflective so that students could think about the role of law in a wider social and economic setting. More information is available on our website.
All programmes begin with an intensive induction course in Year 1, consisting of 15+ hours delivered over two weeks. Typical contact hours thereafter range from 6 to 14 hours per week, depending on the programme, year of study, and module choices. These contact hours include a combination of lectures, seminars, and tutorials.
In addition to scheduled teaching, students are expected to dedicate 26 to 34 hours per week to independent study. This includes activities such as exploring key topics, conducting research, completing required readings, and preparing for the modules studied throughout the programme.
In Year 3 and 4, contact hours will depend on the partner university and the modules selected by the student at that institution.
Assessment
You are required to pass written assessments each year for each of your modules. You may also be assessed by way of, for example, group work/presentation.
Assessment is similar at HKU, save that most courses are arranged on a semester basis (with two semesters).
Accessibility
The department will endeavour to make reasonable adjustments for students with disabilities, including those with long-term health conditions, neurodivergence, learning differences and mental health conditions. This list is not exhaustive. If you're unsure of your eligibility for reasonable adjustments at UCL, please contact Student Support and Wellbeing Services.
Reasonable adjustments are implemented on a case-by-case basis. With the student's consent, reasonable adjustments are considered by UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services, and where required, in collaboration with the respective department.
Details of the accessibility of UCL buildings can be obtained from AccessAble. Further information about support available can be obtained from UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services.
For more information about the department and accessibility arrangements for your course, please contact the department.
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Watch this video to find out more about Laws at UCL, including entry requirements, course structure and other helpful information. Recorded Spring 2024.
The foundation of your career
Parallel to its internationalised curriculum, this programme incorporates placements at both UCL and in Hong Kong to enhance students' career skills. The wide range of technical capacities and subjects learned throughout your degree will open up many opportunities for you when you graduate.
Many UCL and HKU Laws graduates move directly to further vocational study and train to become solicitors or barristers. Recent graduates have also chosen employment in government, political service and a range of industries. Some have selected to undertake further academic study.
*Please note as this degree programme is small, career data has been aggregated with the three most recent years of HESA Graduate Outcomes Data (2021/22, 2020/21 and 2019/10).
Employability
As a law student, you will develop a critical awareness of how the law operates and may be changed, sharpen your reasoning skills, and to develop both the technical expertise to solve legal problems and the ability to assess whether a solution is fair and just.
Law and lawyers operate across borders and London and Hong Kong are recognised as globally leading centres for law. This programme allows students to gain legal knowledge of both jurisdictions.
Accreditation
All our undergraduate programme degrees are compliant with the QAA subject benchmark statement for law and contain the "Foundations of Legal Knowledge" subjects, as well as the skills associated with graduate legal work such as legal research.
Fees and funding
Fees for this course
| Fee description | Full-time |
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| Tuition fees (2026/27) | £9,790 |
| Tuition fees (2026/27) | £32,000 |
UK undergraduate fees for 2026/27 are subject to parliamentary approval and are for the first year only. Fees for subsequent years may be subject to increase: Student Terms and Conditions. UK fees are in line with the Government announcement on fee cap increases.
International undergraduate students benefit from a cohort guarantee unless indicated below, meaning that their tuition fees will not increase during the course of the programme, but UCL reserves the right to increase tuition fees to reflect any sums (including levies, taxes, or similar financial charges) that UCL is required to pay any governmental authority in connection with tuition fees.
International fees shown are the fees that will be charged to 2026/27 entrants.
Full details of UCL's tuition fees, tuition fee policy and potential increases to fees can be found on the UCL Students website.
Additional costs
This programme is taught both at UCL and Hong Kong University (HKU).
You will pay UCL tuition fees to UCL in Years 1 and 2, and you will pay HKU tuition fees to HKU in Years 3 and 4.
There will be standard costs incurred for purchasing books, stationery, printing, and photocopying.
Please note that study abroad during your programme at UCL is likely to incur additional costs. Studying abroad may cost between £200–£1,000 per month depending on where you choose to study. The cost of studying abroad can be difficult to predict as it will depend on your priorities and choices. There is more information available on the UCL Study Abroad website.
For in-person teaching, UCL’s main teaching locations are in zones 1 (Bloomsbury) and zones 2/3 (UCL East). The cost of a monthly 18+ Oyster travel card for zones 1–2 is £114.50. This price was published by TfL in 2024. For more information on additional costs for prospective students and the cost of living in London, please view our estimated cost of essential expenditure at UCL's cost of living guide. If you are concerned by potential additional costs for books, equipment, etc., please get in touch with the relevant departmental contact (details given on this page).
Funding your studies
In 2019, UCL Laws introduced the UCL200 Law LLB Opportunity Scholarship to support eligible students in financial need to study law at UCL. This scholarship is designed to assist undergraduate students from underrepresented backgrounds on the LLB programme. Each scholarship provides recipients with a maintenance bursary of £15,000 per year for the duration of their degree.
While the scholarship does not cover tuition fees, the bursary can be used flexibly for any purpose, helping students manage living costs and other expenses. For the latest details about this and other funding opportunities available for 2026/27, please visit the UCL Laws website.
Various funding options are available, including student loans, scholarships and bursaries. UK students whose household income falls below a certain level may also be eligible for a non-repayable bursary or for certain scholarships. Please see the Fees and funding pages for more details.
Scholarships
The Scholarships and Funding website lists scholarships and funding schemes available to UCL students. These may be open to all students, or restricted to specific nationalities, regions or academic department.
Next steps
Your application
We are seeking dedicated candidates who have an aptitude for exploring arguments and ideas. Your ability to formulate and express thoughts and opinions is critical, as is a demonstration of the reasoning skills that are at the heart of a legal education. You should possess an informed interest in current affairs and the world around you.
How to apply
Application for admission should be made through UCAS (the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). Applicants currently at school or college will be provided with advice on the process; however, applicants who have left school or who are based outside the United Kingdom may obtain information directly from UCAS.
Selection
For further information on UCL's selection process see: How we assess your application.
Please note, if you wish to apply to this programme you will need to provide an additional statement as to why you would like to apply to this programme specifically. This should be sent to laws-admissions@ucl.ac.uk clearly stating your UCAS ID number. The statement should not exceed 500 words. If you fail to send the statement, we will unfortunately not be able to consider your application any further and your application will be rejected. Candidates will be assessed through their UCAS applications and the National Admissions Test for Law (LNAT). The LNAT is a requirement for all applicants and candidates must take the test by the advertised deadline for the cycle they are applying in. Applicants must link their LNAT registration details to UCL. Although your proven academic achievements are important, a knowledge of law is not required. Demonstration of your perseverance in past achievements (e.g. in your academic work) along with a strong, genuine and intelligent motivation for studying law will contribute to your successful admission to UCL. Before applying, you must review the Laws website for further details on the application process/entry requirements and read though the list of FAQs.
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