Law (Hons) (Part-time) Ulster University

Overview

An Ulster University Law (Hons) (Part-time) degree provides students with the core knowledge and skills to pursue an array of legal careers, but is equally important for any career that requires good analytical, communication and problem solving skillsets. Studying Law allows you to combine the academic study of legal theory, with practical real-life scenarios. You will study 18 law modules including Public Law, Land Law, Contract Law and Criminal Law. See the ‘About’ section for the full list.

Ulster University Law students benefit from the insight and guidance of an internationally recognised team of researchers, contributing to an academic environment that was rated 100% world-leading or internationally excellent for research environment (REF 2021). The school has three unique centres of excellence, including the multi award winning Ulster Law Clinic, the Transitional Justice Institute, the Centre for Legal Technology and supports many other exciting research projects, which you could be a part of.

Ranked in the top 15 by the Times Good University Guide and achieving 90% student satisfaction in the 2024 National Student Survey, the School of Law is a vibrant, high-performing academic community where ambition meets opportunity.

Career opportunities

Ulster graduates have gone on to study law at postgraduate level both at Ulster University and other institutions (e.g. Masters courses such as the LLM, or doctoral studies); others are now in practice as solicitors or barristers, having completed the Certificate in Professional Legal Studies. Others have pursued careers in related areas such as the business and finance sector, human resources, politics and the community sector.