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University of Southampton

Law (Juris Doctor)

Southampton, England, United Kingdom · UCAS M102

Level
Bachelor
Duration
2 years
Campus
Main Site - Highfield Campus
Intl. Tuition
£25,500 (Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published)
Home Tuition
£10,050 (regulated maximum, 2027-28)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
M102

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Course Overview

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Career snapshot (indicative)

Law graduates are highly sought in private practice, in-house legal teams, financial services and government. In the UK, most graduates qualify as solicitors via the SQE route or as barristers via the Bar Training Course. Key employers include Magic Circle and Silver Circle law firms, the Government Legal Service and the Bar.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Student life (indicative)

Southampton combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access. The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.

The University at a Glance

Student Population
25,785
Staff Ratio
14.0:1
International
35.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate
77.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£36,340
First-year earnings
Placement Year
Available
Work experience option

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition
£25,500
per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page
Home Tuition
£10,050
per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

City & Location

Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Subject areas covered

  • Law
  • Commercial law
  • International law
  • Maritime law
  • Civil law
  • Welfare law
  • Property law
  • Employment law
  • Energy law
  • Taxation law
  • English law
  • Common law
  • Private law
  • Family law
  • Criminal law
  • Public law
  • Constitutional law
  • Comparative law
  • Financial law
  • Building law
  • Business law
  • Trade Law
  • Environmental law

Assessment Methods

We don't have assessment details for this course yet. Check the university's course page.

Campus & City Life

Student Population
25,785
Total students
Staff Ratio
14:1
Students per staff
International Students
35%
Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
7.5/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Global / diverse | Coastal lifestyle | Academic / intellectual

Student Life & City (indicative)

  • Southampton combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access.
  • The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.

What Students Love

  • Beach lifestyle
  • Active pub & club scene
  • Thriving student social scene
  • Major sports culture

University Stats

Total Students25,785
Student-to-Staff Ratio14:1
International Students35%
Safety Index (indicative)7.5/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment
77%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£36,340
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
Available
Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

  • Law graduates are highly sought in private practice, in-house legal teams, financial services and government.
  • In the UK, most graduates qualify as solicitors via the SQE route or as barristers via the Bar Training Course.
  • Key employers include Magic Circle and Silver Circle law firms, the Government Legal Service and the Bar.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Engineering
  • Technology
  • Finance

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition
£25,500
per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page
Home Tuition
£10,050
per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

Moderate

This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)£25,500per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page
Tuition (Home)£10,050per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£687/mo
Food & Groceries£248/mo
Transport£75/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,177
Annual living costs£14,125/yr