Bachelor of Laws in Global Law with Honours
- LLB (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 21 September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site (Newcastle)
Course summary
The challenges the world is facing need global responses. From climate change to technological innovations, legal systems are adapting to address issues that transcend domestic borders.
Our Global Law LLB equips you with the knowledge to tackle these issues and understand the complexities of law in a global context.
You’ll develop a strong grounding in the UK legal system and comparative law techniques, as well as EU and international law and its institutions.
Optional modules allow you to pursue your interests in specialist legal areas such as:
Global intellectual property law
Environmental law
International human rights law
Why study the Global Law LLB at Newcastle?
Global insights. Gain disciplinary insights into different legal systems and legal cultures from around the world. Study key topics across EU and international law.
Contemporary focus. Delve into specialist subjects and examine how law responds to today's global challenges.
Comparative perspectives. You'll draw on experiences in other jurisdictions through comparative law perspectives.
Access to experts. Interact with leading experts across the fields of global public and private law.
Develop expertise. Develop skills in analysis, legal research and legal argumentation.
International experience. Spend stage 3 at one of our prestigious international partner universities. Draw on the experiences and skills developed during your international exchange year to strengthen your prospects with graduate recruiters.
Global Law opens up career opportunities in a range of globalised sectors. You'll be well positioned to use your skills and knowledge to tackle the challenges facing today’s globalised world. You'll also develop the insights to thrive in a career in global legal practice.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Main Site (Newcastle)
Study options
- LLB (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years
Start dates
- 21 September 2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- M105
- Institution code:
- N21
- Campus name:
- Main Site (Newcastle)
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
Application codes
- Course code:
- M105
- Institution code:
- N21
- Campus name:
- Main Site (Newcastle)
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
A levelAAA
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)D*D*D*
GCSE Mathematics and English required (minimum Grade B or 6). Candidates studying BTEC Qualifications/ WJEC Diploma will be considered on an individual basis.
Access to HE DiplomaD: 45 credits
Candidates may be invited to an interview.
Scottish HigherAAAAB
A combination of Highers and Advanced Highers are accepted with AA at Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme34 points
With three subjects at Higher Level grade 6 or above.
Extended Project
We welcome applications from students offering an Extended Project and value the skills of research and independent learning that it is designed to develop. If you offer an Extended Project, it will be taken into account as part of your application profile, but we will not usually include it in offer conditions for this degree programme.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H1, H1, H1, H2, H2
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalD3, D3, D3
English language requirements
English Language Requirementshttps://www.ncl.ac.uk/international/language/#overview
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