Our Department of Law and Criminology has a reputation for high quality research and teaching. Whilst studying Law at Royal Holloway you will explore the fundamental principles of justice, equity and equality within the framework of English and European law. This degree is for anyone looking to start a career in law, whether as a barrister or a solicitor, it is also for those who are interested in the legal system and the ways in which laws are made and upheld. You will be equipped with a wide range of transferable skills which are highly sought after by employers in a wide variety of fields. You will consider the different laws which apply to different legal problems within the legal system. This will enable to understand how the law regulates agreements between individuals and the relationship between the individual and the state. In addition to acquiring invaluable legal skills in research and oral presentation, you will have the opportunity to choose from a range of subjects in fields such as family law, medical law, company law and international law along with criminology options in terrorism, sentencing and penal policy and gender and crime. Our balanced approach to research and teaching guarantees high quality teaching from subject leaders, cutting edge materials and intellectually challenging debates. You will receive individual attention and flexibility to acquire expertise within a specialist field. The Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Standards Board recognises Royal Holloway as a qualifying law provider, so on successful completion of this course you will have fulfilled the academic stage of education and training for admittance as a solicitor.
Bachelor of Law at Royal Holloway, University of London
Study Law at Royal Holloway, University of London, a Bachelor degree offered across its Main Site and campuses in United Kingdom. This Full Time program is delivered on campus in English Course and takes approximately 3 years to complete. Students benefit from a structured learning experience designed to build both theoretical knowledge and practical experience. The next intake is scheduled for September 19, 2026.
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Requirements and Admission Criteria for Bachelor of Law at Royal Holloway, University of London
Entry Requirements
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD
In Business or Public Services with specified units in Law plus an A-level grade B. Applicants can be taking a BTEC in another relevant subject if taking in combination with A-Level Law.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D
Distinction plus A-Level grades AB.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - D*DD
In Business or Public Services with Distinctions in specified Law units. Please refer to our website for specific information on required BTEC modules
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF) - DD
In Business or Public Services with specified units in Law plus an A-level grade A. Applicants can be taking a BTEC in another relevant subject if taking in combination with A-Level Law.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
6,5,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Requirements are as for A-levels where one non-subject-specified A-level can be replaced by the same grade in the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H2, H3, H3
H2,H2,H2,H3,H3
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Applicants with the Cambridge Pre-U are strongly encouraged to apply to Royal Holloway. Offers will be made on the basis of equivalent A-Level grades as can be found on the Royal Holloway website.
GCSE/National 4/National 5 - We require at least five GCSEs at grade A*-C or 9 - 4 including English and Mathematics.
A level - ABB - AAB
Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required.
Socio-economics factors which may have impacted an applicant's education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants.
General Studies and Critical thinking A-levels are not accepted.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDD
In Business or Public Services with Distinctions in specified Law units. Please refer to our website for specific information on required BTEC modules
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits
M: 15 credits
Pass in Applied Law with at least 30 level 3 credits at Distinction and the remaining level 3 credits at Merit. Other Access to HE Diplomas are considered on a case by case basis.
Please note that the Access to Higher Education Diploma will only be acceptable if the applicant has had a considerable break from education.
Scottish Higher - AAABB
AAABB
Tuition and Fee Information for Bachelor of Law at Royal Holloway, University of London
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