We're open for Clearing
The University of Law ranks 10th in the UK for quality of teaching in National Student Survey 2024. Find out more

undergraduate

How to Apply for an Undergraduate Course

We offer a range of different undergraduate courses with different durations, speeds and methods of study. Usually the applications for each course open one year prior to the course start date.

When choosing your ideal course with us make sure you check where and when it is available before making your application.

Please note applications deadline dates vary by intake we recommend you take a look at our key application and enrolment deadline dates before applying.

Get to know us at an event

The best way to get to know The University of Law is by attending one of our virtual or on campus events. Our interactive sessions are designed to help you gain the experience and skills important for degree level study and beyond. Our popular events include virtual and on campus Open Days, Real World Lectures and Unibuddy Live Chat sessions amongst others.

We look forward to seeing you at an event soon and if you have any questions about us or your offer, please do get in touch.

 

Work Experience Scheme

As an Offer Holder, students will be guaranteed a place on our three day virtual work experience scheme in July. You’ll join legal and business professionals from across sectors to gain an insight into what it is like in the workplace and take part in practical tasks to develop transferable skills for future internships, volunteering, and work opportunities.

Employability Programme

Our employability sessions aim to build student confidence and advise students how to seize the opportunities in challenging times. Learn how to build a personal brand and how best to present yourself to future employers.

Real World Lecture Series

Our tutors address the big questions in different professional areas, expanding your current knowledge and giving you an insight to university level study. Find out more about today’s big questions for tomorrow’s professionals.

Law Booster Sessions

These sessions will develop the foundations of legal knowledge that will be expanded on when starting university. Sessions are delivered in partnership with Flipped Law.

To find out more about these events visit our events pages.

On Campus Courses

Applications for most of our on campus undergraduate courses should be made through UCAS.

To apply through UCAS, simply visit the UCAS website and register your details with UCAS Apply to get started on your application.

UCAS Website ➔

Information you will need to complete your UCAS application

UCAS institution code: L17
Institution short name: LAW

UCAS Course Code: The UCAS Course Code can be found in the course details section of each course page. You can access all undergraduate course pages from here:

Undergraduate Courses ➔

Birmingham: 2
Bristol: 5
Leeds: 8
London Bloomsbury: 1
Manchester: 7
Nottingham: 6

Online Courses and International Foundation Programmes

Applications for these courses are made directly to us (not through UCAS). Simply complete our online form to apply.

Online Course Application ➔

What we look for in applications

We will look at your application based principally on academic ability. However we will also evaluate it using the following admissions criteria:

  • Your academic profile including your achievements to date and any qualifications you are currently undertaking
  • Academic reference
  • Any extenuating circumstances you want taken into consideration
  • Your personal statement
  • Any widening participation characteristics that you would like to make us aware of, for example: if you are a Care Experience Student or you are an Estranged Student.*

What we look for in personal statements

Your personal statement is your opportunity to show us your skills and qualities and is a vital part of your application. Our Mind Map download has lots of good suggestions for what you should include in your personal statement.

Download Mind Map

Important information

We go to great lengths to ensure that the information provided for prospective students is correct at the time of publication. However, we reserve the right to withdraw or change, for any reason and without notice, any of the programmes and/or to alter tuition fees, locations, entry requirements and/or the facilities and/or services available from or provided by or on behalf of the University. Please note that the choice of subjects may be limited by considerations of timetable, staffing and/or available places on a course.

Please also note that you are advised to make your own enquiries with any professional bodies to which you may seek admission, to determine whether you will meet all their requirements, including academic, character and suitability requirements. The University cannot be held responsible for any decisions subsequently taken by a professional body concerning these requirements.

 

*The University of Law provides contextual offers to applicants from the following under-represented backgrounds: Care Experience Students and Estranged Students. Our contextual offer is a grade reduction of one grade below our standard entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

Our courses have specific entry requirements for different levels of study.

Find out more

Fees and Funding

Get all the information you need about our course fees and any funding that is available for your studies.

Find out more

Scholarships

As part of our ongoing dedication to giving students every possible opportunity to succeed, we have a varied scholarship programme.

Find out more

Have Any Questions?

For more information, our team of course advisors are happy to answer any questions you may have.

Email

[email protected]

Phone

UK: 0203 435 4608
International: +44 (0) 1483 216 000