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Study law in the United Kingdom

Universities and colleges in the United Kingdom recorded as teaching law, with the levels they teach and what a year of study costs.

Includes Law (LLB, LLM), international and business law

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704 law courses in the United Kingdom, from the official register. From official course data (government statistics and national course registers).

Subjects we can show you in the United Kingdom

Business and management 276Computing and software 245Engineering 201Medicine and health 225Nursing and midwifery 102Law 130Social sciences 232Psychology 148Education and teaching 197Natural sciences 171Mathematics and statistics 79Economics and finance 94Art and design 188Music and performing arts 194Media and journalism 133Architecture and built environment 95Agriculture and environment 100Languages and literature 113Sport and exercise science 150
Any level FoundationBachelor'sMaster'sDoctorateShort courses

130 institutions recorded as teaching this in the United Kingdom.

Order: Universities first, then most programmes or graduates in this field A to Z

Institutions

Keele University

University · Newcastle-under-Lyme
Bachelor's
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Studying in the United Kingdom at a glance

Tuition a year
GBP 22,400 to GBP 40,000
Living costs a month
GBP 1,000 to GBP 1,700
First year, all in, from
EUR 41,900
Money to show for the visa
GBP 10,500
Work during term
20 hours a week
Stay to work after
2 years

Official figures, checked 2026-09-24. Tuition for law can differ from the country average.

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Questions students ask

How much does it cost to study law in the United Kingdom?

Tuition for international students runs from GBP 22,400 to GBP 40,000 a year, and living costs from GBP 1,000 a month. With the visa fee, a first year starts at about EUR 41,900. Fees for law can be higher than the average; check the course page.

Can I work while I study in the United Kingdom?

Yes, up to 20 hours a week during term on a student visa, and more in the holidays where the rules allow.

Can I stay and work in the United Kingdom after I graduate?

Yes: Graduate Route gives you 2 years.

Will my law degree from the United Kingdom let me work at home?

Law is a regulated profession in most countries. Before you apply, check with the professional body in the country where you want to work that it recognises this degree.

Scholarships to study law, by nationality

Government scholarships open to your passport, with deadlines and the official pages. Many accept any subject: check each scheme.

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