Law
M100From mooting to mandates. When you study Law at Winchester, legal theory is just the start. You’ll bring your learning to life through hands-on assessments designed to help you develop the skills that employers value most. From mooting and cross-examinations to client interviews and negotiations, you’ll step into real legal scenarios that build your confidence, sharpen your communication skills, and prepare you for the courtroom, boardroom, and beyond.
Course overview
At Winchester, your Law degree is built with your future in mind. So you won’t just study law – you’ll learn how to use it, question it, and apply it in real situations.
Our Law course blends a strong academic foundation with practical experience from the very start. Whether you’re presenting in our moot courtroom, interviewing clients, or developing your voice in a legal debate, every part of your degree is designed to get you career ready. That way, you move beyond theoretical exercises to explore skills you’ll use long after graduation.
Law at Winchester doesn’t happen in a bubble. Our city is steeped in legal history – from the Magna Carta connections to the influential legal figures who've shaped national law – and alive with legal practice, from the annual Law Sunday procession at Winchester Cathedral to the high-profile Crown Court, a five-minute walk from campus. Many of our students spend afternoons in the public gallery, watching real cases unfold – bringing their studies to life in a way textbooks simply can't. And when it comes to connecting to the wider world of law, you’ll find London’s legal hub just an hour away by train.
Close contact with academics mean your lecturers know who you are and how to help you grow. And because we regularly update our curriculum to reflect changes in law and society, what you learn will always be relevant, current, and connected to the industry around you.
Outside the classroom, you’ll have the chance to make a real difference by getting involved in pro bono work through our on-campus Legal Advice Centre – here, you'll support in note-taking and facilitation, offering free legal guidance to those who need it most in family law matters. It's a unique opportunity to put your skills into practice, build real-world experience, and give back to the community.
Whether you want to become a solicitor, barrister, legal advisor or work in policy, law enforcement or beyond, choose Winchester and you’ll graduate with valuable experience, strong industry connections, and the skills you need to stand out. Surrounded by a friendly, supportive community, we’ll help you grow into the best version of yourself – ready to take on whatever comes next.
UNIVERSITY OF WINCHESTER PATHWAYS TO LAW, CRIME & JUSTICE PROGRAMME - OPEN FOR APPLICANTS FROM SEPTEMBER 2024 ONWARDS FOR 2025 ENTRY.
The Pathways to Law, Crime & Justice programme is an opportunity for prospective law, criminology, forensics and policing students to engage in a series of practical and informative sessions delivered by academics and practitioners at the Faculty of Law, Crime and Justice.
Participants in the Pathways to Law, Crime & Justice are eligible to receive reduced contextual offers on the following University of Winchester courses:
- LLB (Hons) Law
- BA (Hons) Law with Criminology
- BA (Hons) Criminology
- BA (Hons) Criminology with Law
- BA (Hons) Criminology with Psychology
- BA (Hons) Criminology and Sociology
- BSc (Hons) Forensic Investigation
- BSc (Hons) Forensic Science
- BSc (Hons) Professional Policing
Eligibility for the programme
The programme is open to all home/ Islands Year 12 and Year 13 students.
Programme activities include:
• Lectures and seminar activities based on a variety of legal topics
• Experience of practical legal exercises including mooting, client interviewing and negotiation
• Career guidance and advice from legal and criminal justice and policing professionals
• Optional interview experience with the Dean of Faculty or Head of Department
All activities are delivered live at the University of Winchester. Some activities are also delivered virtually.
For more information on the pathways programme and how to apply, register your interest here
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University of Winchester Legal Advice Centre
At Winchester every law student has the chance to get involved in our University Legal Advice Centre.
After relevant training, you will be able to help qualified lawyers in our pro bono Family Law appointments. While all legal advice will be given by the lawyers, you will have an important practical role in assisting the lawyer for example by meeting real clients, and sitting in on and making notes of the client interviews.
Getting involved in the Centre provides a number of benefits for students:
• a chance to learn from observing and assisting specialist qualified lawyers
• an opportunity to practise client handling skills and note taking skills
• a boost to student confidence and resilience skills
• a chance to build contacts with local lawyers and other legal professionals
• an introduction to important professional principles such as client confidentiality and professional ethics
• adds valuable work experience to your CV to enhance your employability
• a chance to make a difference to your local community
What you need to know
Course start date
September
Location
On campus, Winchester
Course length
- 3 years full-time
- 6 years part-time
Apply
M100
Typical offer
112-120 points
Fees
From £9,535 pa
Course features
- Experience the action up close with Winchester Crown Court and HM Prison Winchester just minutes from campus.
- Supportive, personalised teaching will grow your skills and confidence.
- Get involved in pro bono work and support real clients with legal issues at the University Legal Advice Centre.
- Learn all the 'Foundations of Legal Knowledge' subjects.
- As part of your assessed learning, you’ll practise legal argument and advocacy in our moot courtroom.
- Learn directly from legal professionals through workshops and talks run by solicitors and barristers.
- London’s legal hub is less than an hour away by train.
- Connect with potential employers at our dedicated Law Fair.
Course details
Study Law at Winchester and you’ll cover all the essential foundations – from Contract and Tort Law to Public, Criminal and EU Law as well as Land Law and Equity and Trusts – while developing the practical skills that employers are really looking for.
Throughout your degree, you’ll take part in assessments that mirror real legal practice, alongside traditional lectures and seminars. Mooting, cross-examinations, client interviews and negotiations are embedded into your degree – helping you build confidence, think on your feet, and apply legal knowledge in practical contexts. From small group discussions in your first year to confidently cross-examining witnesses in your final year, your journey is made possible by our supportive learning environment, with open-door policies, personal academic tutors, and an individualised approach for every student.
As your degree progresses, you’ll have more opportunities to tailor your learning to your interests and goals, from intellectual property law to family and child law to international criminal law. You’ll also have the option to take on a law-related work placement in your final year, giving you the chance to test your learning in a professional setting – and secure valuable experience before you graduate.
By the time you finish your degree, you’ll have a solid legal foundation, a track record of practical experience, and the confidence to take your next step – whether that’s into legal practice, public service, business, or another path entirely.
While your class contact hours, independent learning and assessment activity may vary depending on the optional modules you select, here’s what you can expect from your teaching journey at Winchester.
Year 1 (Level 4): Building Foundations
Teaching, learning and assessment: 288 hours*
Independent learning: 912 hours*
In your first year, you’ll build a strong foundation in legal knowledge and academic skills. You'll explore the institutions and processes of law, learn how legal rules are created and interpreted, and begin developing key legal skills used in both study and practice. This year sets the stage for your development as a confident legal thinker, equipping you to take on real-life legal challenges.
Year 2 (Level 5): Developing Expertise
Teaching, learning and assessment: 276 hours*
Independent learning: 924 hours*
In your second year, you’ll deepen your understanding of core legal areas while developing the practical skills essential for future legal practice. A dedicated module on academic and professional skills helps you grow your confidence and sharpen your communication – preparing you for both final-year study and life beyond university. You'll explore how law intersects with today's most pressing social issues, making your learning relevant, practical, and connected to real-world concerns that matter to people. Optional modules in Employment Law, Criminal Justice, Immigration Law and Medial Law allow you to tailor your degree to your interests as you build a broader perspective on how law interacts with the world around you.
Year 3 (Level 6): Specialising
Teaching, learning and assessment: 216 hours*
Independent learning: 864 hours*
Placement: 120 hours*
In your final year, you’ll bring together everything you’ve learnt as you specialise in areas that reflect your passions and career goals. You’ll also have the chance to take your learning further through an independent study project. Or, you can step into the professional world with a work placement that could open doors to your future.
*Please note these are indicative hours for the course.
Location
Taught elements of the course take place on campus in Winchester.
Teaching hours
All class based teaching takes places between 9am – 6pm, Monday to Friday during term time. Wednesday afternoons are kept free from timetabled teaching for personal study time and for sports clubs and societies to train, meet and play matches. There may be some occasional learning opportunities (for example, an evening guest lecturer or performance) that take places outside of these hours for which you will be given forewarning.
Assessment
Our validated courses may adopt a range of means of assessing your learning. An indicative, and not necessarily comprehensive, list of assessment types you might encounter includes essays, portfolios, supervised independent work, presentations, written exams, or practical performances.
We ensure all students have an equal opportunity to achieve module learning outcomes. As such, where appropriate and necessary, students with recognised disabilities may have alternative assignments set that continue to test how successfully they have met the module's learning outcomes. Further details on assessment types used on the course you are interested in can be found on the course page, by attending an Open Day or Open Evening, or contacting our teaching staff.
Percentage of the course assessed by coursework
The assessment balance between examination and coursework depends to some extent on the optional modules you choose. The approximate percentage of the course assessed by different assessment modes is as follows:
Year 1 (Level 4)*:
- 30% coursework
- 35% written exams
- 35% practical assessment
Year 2 (Level 5)*:
- 42% coursework
- 35% written exams
- 23% practical assessment
Year 3 (Level 6)*:
- 62% coursework
- 13% written exams
- 25% practical assessment
*Please note these are indicative percentages and modes for the programme.
Feedback
We are committed to providing timely and appropriate feedback to you on your academic progress and achievement in order to enable you to reflect on your progress and plan your academic and skills development effectively. You are also encouraged to seek additional feedback from your course tutors.
Further information
For more information about our regulations for this course, please see our Academic Regulations, Policies and Procedures
Modules
Please note the modules listed are correct at the time of publishing. The University cannot guarantee the availability of all modules listed and modules may be subject to change. The University will notify applicants of any changes made to the core modules listed. For further information please refer to winchester.ac.uk/termsandconditions
Modules
This module introduces students to the structure and operation of the institutions and processes of the English legal system. It will consider the primary and secondary sources of English law and how the law is interpreted. In addition, the module will allow students to develop a theoretical understanding of a number of foundation academic legal skills used in the study and practice of law.
The law of contract deals with multi-million-pound deals such as ship building down to the purchase of a cup of tea. It concerns how agreements become binding, what obligations are created and what remedies there are for breach. The module is an introduction to contract law and its socio-economic context.
This module explores foundations of the law of torts. It considers key principles of selected torts and considers their historical development, examining the interaction between law and public policy.
This module introduces legal and political sources of the British constitution, the relationship of the State towards its citizens and to other States, and to the scope of the courts to review government action. It also considers the legal and political sources of the constitution and the role of judicial review in monitoring and constraining executive actions. Students also consider the role of EU law in regulating the actions of member states of the European Union.
Modules
This module focuses on the fundamental principles of criminal law. It explores key offences against property and the person, and examines legal and moral issues relating to these offences.
To begin with, this module requires an appreciation of the historical development of Equity as a key means of understanding our current system of courts, and how equitable principles and remedies continue to play a crucial role in our justice system. Students will be encouraged to consider a broad range of important themes, such as conscionability, fairness and justice, as well as Equity’s fundamental intention to promote flexibility in the application of the law. Much of this module will focus on the Trust, and how it operates in practice. The trustee, appointed to carry out the trust instrument, is bound by their duty to uphold the terms of the trust, and this module will explore the potential for serious breaches, and the consequences which arise as a result.
The practice of law requires not merely an understanding of law and procedure, but the skills necessary to utilise that knowledge effectively. This module will allow students, as prospective practitioners, to develop fundamental skills that will assist them in their studies and will prove essential in their later careers. The skills considered include writing and drafting; legal research; interviewing and advising; advocacy; and mediation. In addition, the module will allow students to develop a more detailed appreciation of their preferred career and the personal development required to pursue that career.
- Employment Law - 15 Credits
- Criminal Justice - 15 Credits
- Immigration Law - 15 Credits
- Medical Law - 15 Credits
Modules
Land Law deals with one of the society’s most valuable assets. During this module, students will gain an understanding of the principles underpinning this area of law, and how it has developed and changed over time. We will also delve into in-depth examinations of specific areas of land law.
The module provides students with an opportunity to undertake an independent study concerning an area of law. This can include the opportunity to undertake a work placement.
- Family and Child Law - 30 Credits
- Company Law - 30 Credits
- Law of Evidence - 15 Credits
- Intellectual Property, Innovation and Law - 15 Credits
- Equality Law - 15 Credits
- International Criminal Law - 15 Credits
Entry requirements
Our offers are typically made using UCAS tariff points to allow you to include a range of level 3 qualifications and as a guide, the requirements for this course are equivalent to:
A-Levels: BBC-BBB from 3 A Levels or equivalent grade combinations (e.g. BBB is comparable to ABC in terms of tariff points)
BTEC/CTEC: DMM from BTEC or Cambridge Technical (CTEC) qualifications
International Baccalaureate: To include a minimum of 2 Higher Level certificates at grade H4
T Level: Merit in a T Level
Additionally, we accept tariff points achieved for many other qualifications, such as the Access to Higher Education Diploma, Scottish Highers, UAL Diploma/Extended Diploma and WJEC Applied Certificate/Diploma, to name a few. We also accept tariff points from smaller level 3 qualifications, up to a maximum of 32, from qualifications like the Extended Project (EP/EPQ), music or dance qualifications. To find out more about UCAS tariff points, including what your qualifications are worth, please visit UCAS.
In addition to level 3 study, the following GCSE is required:
GCSEs in English Language at grade 4 or C, or higher.
Functional Skills at level 2 is accepted as an alternative, however Key Skills qualifications are not. If you hold another qualification, please get in touch and we will advise further.
If you will be over the age of 21 years of age at the beginning of your undergraduate study, you will be considered as a mature student. This means our offer may be different and any work or life experiences you have will be considered together with any qualifications you hold. UCAS have further information about studying as a mature student on their website which may be of interest.
If English is not your first language, a formal English language test will most likely be required and you will need to achieve the following:
- IELTS Academic at 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in all four components (for year 1 entry)
- We also accept other English language qualifications, such as IELTS Indicator, Pearson PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and TOEFL iBT
If you are living outside of the UK or Europe, you can find out more about how to join this course by contacting our International Recruitment Team via our International Apply Pages.
2025/6 Course Tuition Fees
| UK / Channel Islands / Isle of Man / Republic of Ireland |
International |
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|---|---|---|
| Year 1* | £9,535 | £16,700 |
Additional tuition fee information
*(UK / Channel Islands / Isle of Man / Republic of Ireland) £9,535 for the 25/26 academic year. Fees for future academic years will be determined in line with our Terms and Conditions. The fee is currently subject to a governmental fee cap for each academic year. It is our policy to charge tuition fees at the level of the cap set by the Government. If the cap set by the Government changes, then we may increase our Fees in line with governmental policy.
*(International) £16,700 for the 25/26 academic year. Fees for future academic years will be determined in line with our Terms and Conditions. We decide the annual level of increase of our Tuition Fees by taking into account a range of factors including the cost of delivering the course and change in governmental funding.
Remember, you don’t have to pay any of this upfront if you are able to get a tuition fee loan from the UK Government to cover the full cost of your fees each year.
UK Part-Time fees are calculated on a pro rata basis of the full-time fee for a 120 credit course. The fee for a single credit is £79.45 and a 15 credit module is £1,191. Part-time students can take up to a maximum 90 credits per year, so the maximum fee in a given year will be the government permitted maximum fee of £7,145
International part-time fees are calculated on a pro rata basis of the full-time fee for a 120 credit course. The fee for a single credit is £139.14 and a 15 credit module is £2,087.
Additional costs
Additional Costs
As one of our students all of your teaching and assessments are included in your tuition fees, including, lectures/guest lectures and tutorials, seminars, laboratory sessions and specialist teaching facilities. You will also have access to a wide range of student support and IT services.
There might be additional costs you may encounter whilst studying. The following highlights the mandatory and optional costs for this course:
Optional
Formal wear: Students may be expected to dress formally for oral assessments. Costs will vary depending on the student's existing wardrobe. Cost £0 - £50.
Mandatory
Core texts: Law students are expected to purchase core texts for almost all law modules and some modules also require the purchase of statute books. This could amount to approximately £800 over the course of the degree for single honours depending on module selection. Cost £800 across 3 years of study.
Course specific bursaries/scholarships
We have a variety of scholarship and bursaries available to support you financially with the cost of your course. To see if you’re eligible, please see our Scholarships and Awards page.
SCHOLARSHIPS, BURSARIES AND AWARDS
We have a variety of scholarship and bursaries available to support you financially with the cost of your course. To see if you’re eligible, please see our Scholarships and Awards page.
CAREER PROSPECTS
The LLB at Winchester gives you both a grounding in legal knowledge and a springboard to wherever you want to go next. You’ll develop invaluable practical skills – and graduate with the confidence to hit the ground running.
Our students study the seven ‘Foundations of Legal Knowledge’ subjects and many continue their Winchester training on our LLM in Legal Practice, designed to get you ready to complete the Solicitors Qualifying Examinations.
Beyond legal practice, our Law graduates are highly valued in industries like management, finance, HR, education, government, and the voluntary sector. Many also go on to roles within the criminal justice system – including the police, probation and youth justice services, or the prison system. Others find meaningful careers in the Home Office, HM Revenue and Customs, law firms, or organisations supporting crime prevention and rehabilitation.
Whatever path you choose, your time studying Law at Winchester will equip you with the critical thinking, communication skills, and ethical awareness needed to make a real impact.
Reflecting our strong teaching, dedicated support, and focus on your future, Winchester proudly ranks in the top 10 in the UK for graduates in employment or further study, according to the 2023 Graduate Outcomes Survey (HESA).
Pre-approved for a Masters
University of Winchester students studying Bachelor Honours degrees are pre-approved to start a Masters degree at Winchester. To be eligible students must apply by the end of March in their final year and meet the entry requirements of their chosen Masters degree.
OUR CAREERS SERVICE
"We are delighted to be linking up once more with Dutton Gregory on the Legal Advice Centre project which proved a great success. Our first series of advice sessions provided a brilliant opportunity for our Law students to gain real world experience and client contact to complement their academic learning and to make a difference in their local community. The expanded role of the Legal Advice Centre will also be a major benefit to our postgraduate Law students on our LLM Legal Practice Masters course."
