27 Best Public Bachelor's Law Universities in the United Kingdom

University of Cambridge tops our list of 27 Public 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). Across the whole list there are 73 courses to choose from.

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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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#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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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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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. The rest are ordered by research impact. University of Cambridge has the largest research record in this group, with 56,887,152 citations and an h-index of 1,890. 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

The split is 27 public to 0 private institutions. 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.

What the courses look like

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

What are the top universities for Public Bachelor's Law in the United Kingdom?

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 Public Bachelor's Law in the United Kingdom?

27 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

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

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

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

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

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