Law with Sociology [with Foundation year] LLB (Hons)

Graduate with a professionally recognised LLB while exploring how law interacts with society, culture, inequality, and social change.

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.

Why ARU?


• 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.



• 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.



• 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.



• 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.



• Tailor your studies and boost your employability - choose optional modules, complete an independent research project, and benefit from our nationally recognised ARU CPD programme.

At ARU, you’ll be supported from day one with wellbeing services, money advice and careers guidance to help you through university and beyond.

Their courses are built around the skills and experience employers value. ARU are proud to be in the top 20% of UK universities for teaching quality (TEF 2023), and ranked #1 in the East of England, and #8 in the UK, for UG graduates in senior roles 15 months after gradudation (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025). You'll have access to fantastic facilities thanks to £95m of investment - think SuperLabs, TV studios, law courts, mock hospital wards, gaming studios and more.

Wherever you're heading, ARU will help you get there.