European Legal Studies LLB Honours

Alongside the foundation Law modules necessary for a Qualifying Law Degree, you will study a European language in Year 1 and 2 (Credit Levels 4 and 5) to prepare for study in another European country. In Year 2 you will also study a specialist module on Civil Law and Legal Systems, to gain an understanding of civil laws in view of the year abroad.
You will then spend ten months studying law at one of our partner universities in the EU, which offer a wide range of law courses, including some taught in English. We have partner institutions in Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Sweden. On successful completion of your year abroad you will return to Westminster in Year 4 to complete your studies.
Teaching methods lectures, seminar-based discussion, class presentations, invited guest speakers and practical group exercises.
Assessment methods include open and closed book exams, in-class tests, oral presentations, and written coursework.
Subjects of study
The following subjects are indicative of what you will study on this course. For more details on course structure and modules, and how you will be taught and assessed, see the full course document.
Year 1 (Credit Level 4)
Subjects of study include:
Contract Law
Criminal Law
European Language
Legal Skills and Process
Public Law
Tort Law
Year 2 (Credit Level 5)
Subjects of study include:
Civil Law and Legal Systems
Equity and Trusts
EU Law
European Language
Legal Profession and Legal Services
Land Law
Year 3: (Credit Level 6)
Subjects of study include:
Advanced Criminal Law
Clinical Legal Practice
Commercial Law
Company Law
Competition Law
Criminal Procedure and Evidence
Disability Law
Dissertation in European Legal Studies
Employment Law
Entertainment Law
Environmental Law
Family Law and Family Justice
Human Rights in the UK
International Law and Global Justice
Law of Intellectual Property
Law of International Trade
Media Law
New Legal Thinking, Theory, Philosophy and Justice
Religion, Law and Society
Westminster electives
As part of your course you can take elective modules at Level 6. Electives are an exciting opportunity to widen your experience at university and to gain skills and knowledge that will help make you more employable. Find out about Westminster electives.
Professional recognition
This course is a Qualifying Law Degree and graduates who wish to become barristers or solicitors are granted exemption by the professional bodies.
Course team
Julia Chryssostalis, Course leader
Additional costs information
To check what your tuition fees cover and what you may need to pay for separately, see our What tuition fees cover page.
International Foundation course
We work in partnership with Kaplan International College London to provide Foundation courses for international students who don’t meet our Bachelor’s degree entry requirements.