If you know that you want to specialise in European or International Law and you want a degree which will instantly mark you out to prospective employers as someone who has chosen a specific focus, this degree is designed for you. You will have a wide range of European and International law related modules from which to choose.

Many students use this degree as a route into the legal profession. If you wish to become a solicitor or a barrister you should take the qualifying law degree (QLD) modules as indicated under the content section. These must be passed if you wish to progress straight onto the professional stage of training for solicitors and barristers. However, there are a huge number of careers open to law graduates - there is no need to limit your ambitions by simply considering becoming a solicitor or a barrister.

Placements

The skills you gain in studying law can be combined in a placement to develop the commercial awareness that employers are looking for. We offer placements in a range of organisations which significantly increases your ability to gain a professional and/ or managerial role in a legal or wider setting.  If you take a sandwich year it is expected that you will do a placement year as it could have such a positive impact on your career. Comprehensive support is provided to help you gain your placement. 

Study facilities

Study facilities for Law students include mock courtrooms and a Law library.

Flexibility

We understand that as you develop through study, work and life experiences what you want to do at the end of your studies may change. It may also be that the political or economic circumstances of the country change whilst you are studying. We aim to help you to make successful choices in terms of study options and work experiences. This will help you to make the right choices during and at the end of your programme of studies to achieve your career aspirations.