Law with Sociology — LLB (Hons)
Graduate with a professionally recognised LLB while exploring how law interacts with society, culture, inequality, and social change.
in the East of England for undergraduates employed as managers, directors or senior officials.
Source: GOS 2025
The LLB (Hons) Law with Sociology gives a valuable insight into the sociological aspects in which society and legal professionals operate. Explore the invisible forces that shape our world - sociology uncovers how groups, cultures, and institutions influence human behaviour, making this degree ideal for those curious about people and power. Our degree gives you the option to pursue a career as a solicitor or barrister, whilst opening up options in teaching, community and social work, non-profit organisations or policy development.
Alongside the seven foundational subjects required for professional legal training, you’ll get applied sociological insight in areas like global social and political issues, power structures in society, and bridging cultures. With optional modules you’ll be able to tailor your degree to your interests as you broaden your knowledge and expertise. These could include delving into global feminism, woke wars or looking at social mobility and migration.You’ll develop critical thinking, communication, and personal development skills whilst being taught by legal professionals and experienced academics. On graduating, you’ll hold a qualifying law degree and a dual understanding of legal reasoning and sociology.
Please note this course is subject to validation and some details, including modules, may change.
This course is accredited by the Bar Standards Board (BSB).
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Qualifying law degree with a sociological lens - graduate with a professionally recognised LLB while exploring how law interacts with society, culture, inequality, and social change.
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Understand the social impact of legal systems - study topics like identity, power, justice, and institutions alongside core legal subjects - ideal for careers in law, policy, advocacy, or social research.
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Real-world experience through Live Briefs and Law Clinic - work on live courtroom scenarios and advise real clients in our award-winning Law Clinic, gaining practical legal and sociological insight.
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Learn from experts in law and social sciences - be taught by experienced academics and legal professionals who bring current debates and real-world relevance into the classroom.
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Tailor your studies and boost your employability - choose optional modules, complete an independent research project, and benefit from our nationally recognised ARU CPD programme.
Study at an award-winning university
We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.
Careers
The LLB Law with Sociology degree equips you with a strong foundation in core legal principles alongside essential sociological knowledge, preparing you for a wide range of professional roles. It also develops analytical, research, and communication skills that are highly valued across sectors.
It is ideal for those aspiring to legal practice, roles in public service or educational environments, or further academic study, including postgraduate qualifications or professional training routes.
Teaching and modules
You'll learn through a variety of methods.
You'll complete preparatory tasks and contribute to online discussions. This will help your critical engagement with legal and sociological materials, foster your independent reasoning, and enable you to apply legal principles to real-world and hypothetical scenarios. Screencasts introduce essential legal content and theoretical frameworks, offering guided analysis of key issues. They provide discussion prompts, assignment guidance, and illustrative examples, encouraging you to develop a critical understanding of legal and sociological debates and to begin formulating your own structured arguments.
In interactive, discussion-rich sessions, your tutor will facilitate deeper exploration of complex legal and sociological topics. Through problem-based learning and guided analysis, you'll refine your ability to apply legal principles critically, articulate well-reasoned arguments, and engage in collaborative evaluation of case law and academic commentary.
You'll present your interpretations of legal and sociological materials in student-led workshops and then reflect on your progress, clarify outstanding questions, and plan for improvement.
Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.
- Constitutional and Administrative Law
- Global Affairs
- Contract Law
- Criminal Law
- Into ARU
- Tort Law
- Ruskin Module (15 credits)
- Critical Social Thought: Knowledge, Power and Division
- Equity, Trusts and Succession
- Mobilities and Migration *
- Violence, Gender and Victimisation *
- Woke Wars *
- Bridging Cultures *
- Property Law
- EU Law
- Undergraduate Major Project
- Diversity, Equality and the Law
- Immigration Law *
- Global Feminisms *
- Environment, Nature and Society *
- The Making of Modern Media *
Facilities
Gain practical experience in mock court rooms and Law Clinics, where you can volunteer under the supervision of qualified solicitors.
You can also benefit from:
- a professional mentoring scheme
- an undergraduate researcher scheme
- ARU’s student Law Society, which takes part in national competitions.