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Global Law

  • Bachelor of Law (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 20 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Main Site (Newcastle)
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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

  • Bachelor of Law (with Honours) • Full-Time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 20 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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)
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
M105
Institution code:
N21
Campus name:
Main Site (Newcastle)

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
AAA

AAA excluding General Studies

Scottish Higher
AAAAB

A combination of Highers and Advanced Highers are accepted with AA at Advanced Higher

Access to HE Diploma
Distinction: 45

Candidates may be invited to an interview.

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.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 36

With three subjects at Higher Level grade 6 or above. If not studying a full IB Diploma - Grades 6, 6, 6 at Higher Level and completion of a national high school diploma.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD

GCSE Mathematics and English required (minimum Grade B or 6). Candidates studying BTEC Qualifications/ WJEC Diploma will be considered on an individual basis.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H1H1H1H2H2

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D3D3D3

T Level

This course accepts T Levels on a case by case basis.

English language requirements

IELTS Applicants whose first language is not English require a minimum score of IELTS 7.0 or equivalent with no less than 5.5 in each of the four elements of the test. TOEFL 100 overall (with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing) Pearsons 69 overall ((with a minimum of 59 in all sub-skills). Other English Language Skills We often accept a wide range of English language tests and qualifications. See our English Language requirements web pages for more information. If you have a query, you can contact our International Recruitment Team.https://www.ncl.ac.uk/international/language/#overview

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Newcastle University Undergraduate tuition fees will be confirmed in July 2026.

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