Our Department of Law and Criminology has a reputation for high quality research and teaching. Whilst studying law and sociology at Royal Holloway you will explore the fundamental principles of justice, equity and equality within the framework of English and European law. You will also be introduced to the discipline of sociology and will review some of the key debates in sociology. This degree is for anyone looking to start a career in law, whether as a barrister or a solicitor, additionally for those who are interested in the legal system and the ways in which laws are made and upheld along with the study of sociology. You will be equipped with a wide range of transferable skills, including the opportunity to acquire research methods training, which are highly sought after by employers in a wide variety of fields.
You will consider the different laws, which apply to different legal problems within the legal system. This will enable to understand how the law regulates agreements between individuals and the relationship between the individual and the state. You can also consider the range of contemporary problems in society with a view to understanding how we understand society. In addition to acquiring invaluable legal skills in research and oral presentation, you can also acquire research methods training. You will also have the opportunity to choose from a range of subjects in fields such as family law, medical law, company law and international law along with sociology options in health and illness, youth in society, children society and risk and drug, crime and society. By electing to spend a year in industry you will also have ample opportunities to integrate theory and practice and gain real world experience.
Our balanced approach to research and teaching guarantees high quality teaching from subject leaders, cutting edge materials and intellectually challenging debates. You will receive individual attention and flexibility to acquire expertise within a specialist field.
The Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Standards Board recognises Royal Holloway as a qualifying law provider, so on successful completion of this course you will have fulfilled the academic stage of education and training for admittance as a solicitor.
- Qualifying Law Degree, as defined by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and Bar Standards Board.
- Understand the key features and principles of English and European Law.
- Develop key legal research and communication skills.
- Develop a sound and extensive knowledge base in Sociology.
- Develop skills to evaluate legal developments, analyse legal texts and develop independent thinking.
Course Details - Modules
Please refer to our website: https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/courses
Course Details – Assessment Method
Your course will be assessed by a combination of examinations and in-course assignments in the form of essays or presentations.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Bar Standards Board
Solicitors Regulation Authority
How to Apply
26 January 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:
ML33
Institution code:
R72
Campus Name:
Main Site
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Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Where an applicant is taking the EPQ alongside A-levels, the EPQ will be taken into consideration and result in lower A-level grades being required.
Socio-economics factors which may have impacted an applicant's education will be taken into consideration and alternative offers may be made to these applicants.
General Studies and Critical thinking A-levels are not accepted.
AAABB
In Business or Public Services with specified units in Law plus an A-level grade A. Applicants can be taking a BTEC in another relevant subject if taking in combination with A-Level Law.
Pass in Applied Law with at least 30 level 3 credits at Distinction and the remaining level 3 credits at Merit. Other Access to HE Diplomas are considered on a case by case basis.
Please note that the Access to Higher Education Diploma will only be acceptable if the applicant has had a considerable break from education.
In Business or Public Services with Distinctions in specified Law units. Please refer to our website for specific information on required BTEC modules
In Business or Public Services with specified units in Law plus an A-level grade B. Applicants can be taking a BTEC in another relevant subject if taking in combination with A-Level Law.
6,5,5 at Higher Level with a minimum of 32 points overall.
In Business or Public Services with Distinctions in specified Law units. Please refer to our website for specific information on required BTEC modules
H2,H2,H2,H3,H3
Distinction plus A-Level grades AB.
Requirements are as for A-levels where one non-subject-specified A-level can be replaced by the same grade in the Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.
Applicants with the Cambridge Pre-U are strongly encouraged to apply to Royal Holloway. Offers will be made on the basis of equivalent A-Level grades as can be found on the Royal Holloway website.
Combinations of qualifications will be considered on an individual basis, please contact us on study@royalholloway.ac.uk to discuss your situation
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
75%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
55%
Go onto work and study:
100%
Fees and funding
EU
18100.0
Year 1
Republic of Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
9250.0
Year 1
International
18100.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
The tuition fee for UK undergraduates is controlled by Government regulations, and for those starting a degree in the academic year 2021/22, is £9,250 for that year. The fee for UK undergraduates starting in 2022/23 has not yet been confirmed.
The UK Government has confirmed that EU nationals are no longer eligible to pay the same fees as UK students, nor be eligible for funding from the Student Loans Company (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/student-loans-company). This means you will be classified as an international student. At Royal Holloway, we wish to support those students affected by this change in status through this transition. For eligible EU students starting their course with us in September 2022, we will award a fee reduction scholarship equivalent to 60% of the difference between the UK and international fee for your course. This will apply for the duration of your course.
Fees for international students may increase year-on-year in line with the rate of inflation. The policy at Royal Holloway is that any increases in fees will not exceed 5% for continuing students. For further information see fees and funding (https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/fees-and-funding/) and our terms and conditions (https://www.royalholloway.ac.uk/studying-here/applying/admissions-policy-and-procedures/).
Other essential costs:
These estimated costs relate to studying this particular degree programme at Royal Holloway. Costs, such as accommodation, food, books and other learning materials and printing etc., have not been included.
Provider information
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Egham
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