Law

The School of Law at Queen's University Belfast offers a unique program of courses and research in Law. The School was established in 2000 and has since been designated as a Centre for Legal Studies and Research. Over the course of a BA (Hons) in Law, you will develop a broad and in-depth knowledge of the principles, methods, and substantive law on which a legal system is based and will have the opportunity to undertake research from an early stage of the degree.

Why choose to study Law at Queen's University Belfast?

• Career Development: Queen's University Belfast is committed to student employability and boasts strong industry connections, ranking in the Top 10 in the UK for graduate prospects (Complete University Guide 2024).
• World-Class Facilities: The university offers state-of-the-art Law facilities, including a modern Law building with excellent teaching resources, a moot court, and study spaces. It also features one of the most modern campuses in the UK, with the award-winning McClay Library housing 1.2 million volumes and over 2,000 reader places.
• Physical Education Excellence: The university's Physical Education Centre was utilized as a training camp for the 2012 Olympics, emphasizing its commitment to sports and wellness.
• Internationally Renowned Faculty: Law at Queen's is taught by world-leading experts in the field, with faculty members maintaining close research ties with professions, government, and civil society. The Law program is in the top 150 worldwide and is ranked 18th globally for international outlook. Additionally, Law research at Queen's was ranked 8th in the UK in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (2021).