27 Best Bachelor's Law Universities in the United Kingdom

University of Cambridge tops our list of 27 Bachelor's Law universities in the United Kingdom at #6 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come University of Bristol (QS World #51) and University of York (QS World #169). The universities on this list offer 73 matching courses between them.

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25Ranked

#134 in United Kingdom United Kingdom

City St George's, University of London

Public University · 3 courses in Bachelor's Law

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Admissions open

#134 in United Kingdom · by research impact

7,074 citations · h-index 37

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26Ranked

United Kingdom

American InterContinental University - London

Public University · 1 course in Bachelor's Law

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice (BSCJ)Bachelor's Degree

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—International

Admissions open

Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found

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27Ranked

United Kingdom

University of Lancaster

Public University · 2 courses in Bachelor's Law

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—Founded

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Admissions open

Not yet ranked No QS position or research record found

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How these universities are ranked

9 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #6 (University of Cambridge) to #526 (Coventry University); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of Cambridge is cited most (56,887,152 citations). 2 universities have neither a QS position nor a research record yet and appear at the end, marked "Not yet ranked".

Public, private and where they are

27 are public and 0 private (100% public). By location, England (1) account for the most of those we can place. The oldest is University of Cambridge, founded in 1209. University of Cambridge is the largest, with 24,000 students.

Inside the course list

The usual length is 4 years and 3 years. 100% are full-time. Start dates lean to Fall (77% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (77% of courses with a stated intake). Leeds Trinity University offers the widest choice, with 12 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United Kingdom for Bachelor's Law?

University of Cambridge (QS World #6), University of Bristol (QS World #51) and University of York (QS World #169) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Bachelor's Law in the United Kingdom?

27 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Bachelor's Law course take in the United Kingdom?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 3 years the next most common.

When do Bachelor's Law courses start in the United Kingdom?

Fall is the main intake — 77% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Which university has the most Bachelor's Law courses in the United Kingdom?

Leeds Trinity University, with 12, ahead of Keele University (6).

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