Undergraduate law courses at Salford

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Prepare for a career in law and justice

Are you passionate about justice or eager to make a difference? If so, a career in law could be for you. Our law programmes are designed with your future in mind, offering you the chance to dive into a challenging and rewarding field. With guidance from industry experts and a supportive environment, you’ll be set up for success.



We'll help you develop your professional skills through practical experience and real-world situations. Gain hands-on experience shadowing lawyers and judges and sharpen your debating skills in mooting competitions. Plus, our in-house legal clinic, SILKS, lets you work directly with real clients.

While studying with us, you’ll develop the key skills employers are looking for, like teamwork, communication, leadership, tech-savviness and ethical practice.

All of our undergraduate programmes are available with an optional additional placement year. Boost your employability and set yourself apart from the competition with a year in industry.

To learn more about studying law at Salford Business School, book your place at an Open Day or contact our dedicated enquiries team.

Explore our law courses

LLB Law

Beyond traditional roles, a law degree is valuable in fields such as business, finance, journalism, non-profit work and more, where legal knowledge and critical thinking skills are highly prized.

Gain the real-world experience and essential skills you need secure a successful legal career. Become a lawyer, solicitor or barrister, or pursue a career in a related field, in areas like corporate law, human rights, legal consulting or academia.

LLB (Hons) Law with optional placement year

LLB (Hons) Law with Foundation Year with optional placement year

LLB Law with Criminology

This specialist area of law combines the essentials of a qualifying law degree with the opportunity to explore crime and justice from a sociological perspective.

LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology with optional placement year

LLB (Hons) Law with Criminology with Foundation Year with optional placement year

BSc Business Management with Law

Graduates who understand the legal needs of organisations, and how regulations impact their operations, have a clear advantage when entering the world of business. This programme combines business management and law modules to prepare you for a wide variety of managerial careers. 

This programme sits within our business management portfolio and is delivered collaboratively by business management and law tutors.

BSc (Hons) Business Management with Law with optional placement year

BSc (Hons) Business Management with Law with Foundation Year with optional placement year

At the heart of it

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Salford Business School provides expert-led teaching right in the heart of Greater Manchester, a hub for rapidly growing business, digital industries and the largest legal market outside of London.

You'll study a rigorous, qualifying law degree in a friendly and supportive environment, preparing you for career success. Our Bar Standards Board-accredited programmes are designed to be career-focused and industry-informed, equipping you with the skills and knowledge needed for a successful career in the legal sector.

Outside the classroom

Student Alex and another student pose with a photo frame at the 2023 Welcome Week Societies Fair.

Extracurricular activities, like mooting and trips, are organised by our student-led Level Up Law Society, complementing your studies and enhancing your experience.

The Black Aspiring Solicitors Scheme (BASS), in partnership with Salford Citizens Advice, will give you the chance to practice what you’ve learned and provide vital support for vulnerable people in our local community. 

"Societies provide everyone with an opportunity to explore their interests, meet new people and gain great advocacy skills for their future careers and create a safe and accessible space for all students." - Level Up Law Society committee, 2023

Why study at Salford?

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Put your learning into practice and gain invaluable experience with an optional industry placement.

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Join our vibrant global business school community where staff know you by name and fellow students become your friends for life.

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Study on our green campus located in the heart of Greater Manchester's dynamic business and digital sector.

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Benefit from dedicated support services and facilities.

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Kickstart your legal career in the UK's largest legal market outside of London.

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Benefit from close partnerships with SMEs and multinational household names.

Visit us on campus

University of Salford Open day signpost.

Ask questions, meet the community and explore your potential new home at an undergraduate Open Day. 

  • Attend course-specific talks and meet your future tutors and legal experts.
  • Hear first-hand experiences from current students and graduates studying on your course.
  • Explore our support offer and in-school progression and careers teams.
  • See how we embed real-world learning opportunities throughout your studies.
  • Tour our campuses and explore facilities and equipment.

Secure your place at our upcoming Open Day and gain all the information you need to make an informed university decision.

Ready for the next step?

You can apply now via UCAS with these quick links:

LLB Law

LLB Law with Criminology

All of our undergraduate programmes are available with optional placement and foundation years. Speak to our dedicated enquiries team for more information. 

Interested in postgraduate study? Find out more about our courses and life at Salford.

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