B.A Law at Aberystwyth University [ABERYSTWYTH UNI], Aberystwyth Fees, Entry Requirement & Application Deadline

Bachelor of Arts [B.A] [Law] From Aberystwyth University

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Bachelor of Arts [B.A] (Law)

3 years
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Ranked #501 out of 1502 by THE Global Ranking 2023

$25,907 /Yr

£19,190 /Yr
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Aberystwyth University Bachelor of Arts Law is a three-year, full-time, on-campus BA (Hons) in Aberystwyth, Wales. The September 2027 intake requires 75% in Standard XII and 70% to 80% in English depending on the board. September 2027 tuition is unpublished; September 2026 tuition was £19,190 per year (INR 24.59 Lakhs), as a prior-cycle reference.

The course combines foundational legal subjects with legal research, optional specialist modules, mooting, work-placement opportunities and a second-year study-abroad option. It suits applicants seeking a broad legal foundation, but those targeting solicitor or barrister qualification must budget for professional training after the BA.

  • The 2027 scheme lists Year 2 options including Human Rights, Commercial Law, Family and Child Law, International Law, Technology, Artificial Intelligence and the Law, and Intellectual Property Law.
  • A work-placement module and case-worker opportunities can turn legal study into evidence for applications, subject to availability and module choice.
  • Mooting and Law Fair or Inns of Court opportunities add advocacy practice and professional exposure alongside assessed study.

Current Admission Status

Applications for the September 2027 intake are Not Yet Open. International student deadline: 13 January 2027 at 18:00 UK time (23:30 IST), the equal-consideration deadline.

Indian applicants can prepare their UCAS application now but cannot submit the completed form until 1 September 2026. Use 23:30 IST as the working cutoff because UK time controls the portal deadline.

Also Check: Aberystwyth University course admission

Aberystwyth BA Law Fees and Living Costs 2027

September 2027 international tuition is unpublished on the checked official fee surface. The university states that 2027/28 fees will be published in spring 2027, so the 2026/27 amount below is a prior-cycle reference rather than a target fee.

The university’s 2026/27 Arts and Social Sciences schedule lists £19,190 per year (INR 24.59 Lakhs) for international BA and BSc programmes. Verify the target fee on the official fee page before accepting an offer.

Fee context: The table labels the prior-cycle tuition separately and shows the confirmed 2027 UCAS application fee; no target-cycle tuition total is calculated.

Fee itemGBPINRApplicant meaning
International BA tuition, 2026/27 prior-cycle reference, per year£19,190INR 24.59 LakhsArts and Social Sciences rate used only for planning.
Calculated three-year tuition, 2026/27 prior-cycle planning reference£57,570INR 73.78 Lakhs£19,190 multiplied by the three-year duration.
UCAS 2027 application fee, up to five choices£34.50INR 4,422Separate application cost for the 2027 cycle.
Tuition payment timingFull payment or a maximum of three instalmentsNot applicablePayment options are stated by the university; no course-specific deposit is stated on the checked fee page.

All INR conversions in the article use a conversion rate of GBP 1 = INR 128.16 as of 21 August 2026. Rates fluctuate daily, verify before applying.

Source: Aberystwyth University international fee schedule and UCAS 2027 application-fee guidance.

  • Keep the full 2027 tuition amount unfunded in your plan until the university publishes the 2027/28 schedule.
  • Use the prior-cycle £19,190 figure (INR 24.59 Lakhs) only to size a provisional budget, because it cannot establish the September 2027 fee.
  • Include the £34.50 UCAS fee (INR 4,422) separately because it is paid for the application rather than to Aberystwyth University.

Cost of Living in Aberystwyth for BA Law Students

The official university example uses an academic year of about 40 weeks and separates university residence costs from private-sector housing. The residence illustration below sums the published room, food and listed personal costs without assigning values to included bills or insurance.

ExpenseMonthly (GBP)Monthly (INR)Annual (GBP)Annual (INR)
University residence room£640INR 82,022£5,600INR 7.18 Lakhs
Food, laundry and toiletries£222INR 28,452£2,200INR 2.82 Lakhs
Phone contract£20INR 2,563£240INR 30,758
Books, equipment and stationery£15INR 1,922£150INR 19,224
Clothing£50INR 6,408£500INR 64,080
Social£80INR 10,253£800INR 1.03 Lakhs
Travel home£35INR 4,486£350INR 44,856
Television licence£15INR 1,922£180INR 23,069
Calculated university-residence illustration total£1,077INR 1.38 Lakhs£10,020INR 12.84 Lakhs

Private housing is a separate residence-price reference. The university lists a room at £442 per month (INR 56,647) and £4,400 per year (INR 5.64 Lakhs), with energy costs potentially additional.

A calculated prior-cycle planning illustration combines £19,190 tuition (INR 24.59 Lakhs), £10,020 living costs (INR 12.84 Lakhs) and a £558 visa fee (INR 71,513). It adds a £776 Immigration Health Surcharge (INR 99,452) for a one-year total of £30,544 (INR 39.15 Lakhs).

Using three years of the same inputs gives £57,570 tuition (INR 73.78 Lakhs) and £30,060 living costs (INR 38.52 Lakhs). It adds £558 visa fees (INR 71,513) and £2,328 health charges (INR 2.98 Lakhs), or £90,516 (INR 1.16 Crore). This is not a September 2027 total because the target tuition has not been released.

Tip for Indian students: The target tuition is still unpublished. Use the £90,516 (INR 1.16 Crore) figure only as a prior-cycle planning illustration and keep a buffer for the 2027/28 fee release.

Aberystwyth BA Law Admission 2027

The main academic benchmark for Indian direct-entry applicants is 75% in Standard XII from a recognised central or state board. The BA Law course lists UCAS Tariff 128 to 104, but the university makes the final equivalency decision.

Applicants must normally have completed their last period of study within two years of the course start. The Standard XII qualification must be within 7.5 years of the proposed start, and the English route has separate board conditions.

Academic Eligibility for Indian Applicants

The requirements below separate the India-specific direct-entry rule from the course’s UK offer range. That distinction helps applicants decide whether to submit directly or ask about a foundation route.

RequirementPublished standardMeaning for Indian applicants
Indian Standard XII75% in year XII from a recognised central or state boardPrimary academic benchmark for direct entry.
UCAS Tariff128 to 104 pointsUK course offer range, not a direct Indian percentage conversion.
English in Standard XII70% to 80% depending on the recognised boardBoard and certificate conditions apply to the English route.
Last period of studyWithin a maximum of 2 years of the proposed start dateRecent study is a direct-entry condition for international applicants.
Qualification ageObtained within 7.5 years of the proposed course start dateOlder Standard XII certificates may require another route or university advice.
  • The 75% benchmark is not a guaranteed offer because the course page states that offers can vary with individual merit.
  • Applicants with 70% to 80% English must confirm their board is accepted because the India page excludes several named state boards.
  • Applicants outside the two-year study window should ask about eligibility before submitting because the university states this condition for direct-entry bachelor’s applicants.

English Language Requirements

IELTS (International English Language Testing System) evaluates reading, listening, writing and speaking. The university requires an overall band plus a minimum in each component, so one weak skill can make the result unusable.

TOEFL iBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based test) is shown in both older and newer formats on the current page. Use the score scale attached to your test date, and do not convert between formats yourself.

Oxford ELLT means Oxford English Language Level Test, and the university accepts its Digital and Global formats for the all-other-undergraduate category. The Indian Standard XII route can remove the need for a separate test only when the board and English score meet the published conditions.

Accepted evidenceOverall requirementComponent or validity rule
IELTS6.5Minimum 5.5 in each component.
TOEFL iBT test centre, post 21 January 20264.5 on the published 1.0 to 6.0 scaleMinimum 4.5 in Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing.
TOEFL iBT test centre, pre 20 January 202693 on the published 0 to 120 scaleReading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20 and Writing 17.
Pearson Test of English Academic59Minimum 59 in each component.
Oxford ELLT Digital or Global7Minimum 5 in each component.
Indian Standard XII English70% to 80% depending on the recognised boardThe qualification must meet the university’s board and 7.5-year conditions.
Cambridge B2 FirstAMinimum 162 in each component.
  • Book a test only after checking component floors because an overall score can still fail one required skill.
  • Use the post-21 January 2026 TOEFL scale exactly as published, and ask the university to confirm any result reported in another format.
  • Use the Standard XII English route only when the board, certificate timing and score satisfy the published India conditions.

Use the official undergraduate English requirements page to confirm accepted alternatives before booking a test.

Tip for Indian students: The 75% Standard XII benchmark and separate English component floors create two admission checks. Prepare the transcript and language evidence together so one does not hide a missing requirement.

Aberystwyth BA Law Application 2027

UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service) is the main undergraduate application route for September 2027 entry. It lets Indian applicants manage Aberystwyth alongside other UK choices in one application.

The course code is M103 and the institution code is A40. The 2027 prospectus lists the Main Site at Aberystwyth, a three-year BA and a September start.

The 2027 UCAS application fee is £34.50 (INR 4,422) for up to five choices. This cost is separate from tuition, so include it before calculating the university budget.

September 2027 Application Stages

The dates below are forward-looking at the research date, and times are shown in both UK time and Indian Standard Time (IST). UK time controls the portal cutoff, so an Indian submission should be complete before the displayed IST time.

StageOfficial dateAction for Indian applicants
Completed undergraduate applications can be submitted1 September 2026Submit the completed form after the portal opens.
Equal-consideration deadline13 January 2027 at 18:00 UK time / 23:30 ISTSubmit by this date for equal consideration.
UCAS Extra opens25 February 2027Use Extra only if eligible after the main choices receive decisions.
Provider target for decisions on applications received by 13 January31 March 2027Monitor the UCAS Hub for an earlier decision.
Latest decision date for applications received by 13 January12 May 2027Check whether Aberystwyth has made a decision.
Reply deadline for decisions received by 12 May2 June 2027Reply to offers through UCAS by the published date.
Last date for applications with choices30 June 2027 at 18:00 UK time / 22:30 ISTSubmit later choices before applications enter the later cycle.
UCAS Extra closes1 July 2027Complete an Extra choice before closure.
Clearing opens2 July 2027Check vacancies only if the applicant becomes eligible for Clearing.
Final date for 2027 entry applications23 September 2027 at 18:00 UK time / 22:30 ISTLate applications must reach UCAS by this final cutoff.
Last date to add a 2027 Clearing choice18 October 2027Complete any available Clearing choice by the final date.

Submitting by 13 January preserves the equal-consideration route, while the 12 May decision date and 2 June reply date create a clear planning sequence. Waiting until June or September can narrow the choices available, so use the earlier deadline when the application is ready.

Documents and Course Fit

A strong M103 application should connect prior study with the course’s foundational legal subjects, research training, optional modules and practical opportunities. The checked course information does not state a course-specific interview requirement, so focus first on the published academic and English conditions.

  • Enter M103, institution code A40 and the Aberystwyth Main Site exactly as listed in the 2027 course information.
  • Arrange the academic reference, transcript and English evidence early enough to submit a complete application by 13 January 2027.
  • Use the personal statement to explain why legal research, mooting, work placement or the second-year study-abroad option fits your preparation.

Check the UCAS 2027 deadline page before submitting because portal times control the cutoff.

Read More: UCAS application guidance

Application tip: Treat 13 January 2027 at 23:30 IST as the working cutoff, not the upload moment. A complete M103 application gives the reference, transcript and English evidence time to be checked together.

Aberystwyth BA Law Scholarships 2027

September 2027 scholarship values and deadlines are unpublished on the checked official pages. The table uses current published 2026/27 or cycleless awards as prior-cycle planning references, so none establishes a target-cycle net fee.

Keep the full target tuition budget available because an older award cannot be converted into a 2027 discount. The International Accommodation Award reduces housing costs rather than tuition and remains subject to availability.

Funding context: The awards below are named opportunities for international undergraduate applicants, with each eligibility condition kept visible so Indian applicants can filter out awards that do not fit.

AwardPublished benefitGBP valueINR valueEligibility and cycle
Aberystwyth International Scholarship for Undergraduate StudentsTuition reduction for each year of study£2,000 per yearINR 2.56 Lakhs per yearCurrent published September 2026 terms for international fee payers; automatic assessment during the degree application.
International Accommodation AwardFree university accommodation for the first year, normally 39 weeksNo cash amount publishedNo cash equivalent usedCurrent published 2026/27 terms for standard three-year international undergraduate degrees; subject to availability.
International Family AwardTuition reduction for every year of study£1,000 per yearINR 1.28 Lakhs per yearCurrent published terms for a new international fee payer with an eligible family relative; application deadline is 1 September.
Caru Aber International AwardTuition fee discount for every year of study£1,000 per yearINR 1.28 Lakhs per yearCurrent published terms for international students with qualifying prior Aberystwyth exchange, study-abroad or summer-school study.

The prior-cycle International Scholarship can illustrate a possible reduction of £2,000 per year (INR 2.56 Lakhs per year), but it cannot be used to calculate 2027 tuition. The accommodation award changes the housing line, while the Family and Caru Aber awards depend on specific personal history.

  • Keep the full 2027 tuition budget available until the university publishes the September 2027 award terms.
  • Apply for accommodation early when the target application opens because the free first-year award is subject to availability.
  • Prepare family or prior-study evidence only when the relevant identity condition matches your record.

Also Check: Aberystwyth University scholarships

Target-cycle funding note

Because September 2027 award values and deadlines are not published, treat every amount in the table as prior-cycle or current published context. Recheck the university’s award terms before relying on a discount or reducing the funds reserved for tuition.

Scholarship reality: The current International Scholarship can reduce tuition by £2,000 per year (INR 2.56 Lakhs per year), but September 2027 terms are not confirmed. Keep the full target fee available until the award cycle is published.

Aberystwyth BA Law Salary 2027

No course-specific salary, offer rate or placement report is published for BA Law M103. Discover Uni states that there is insufficient data for this course, so the figures below are a university-level Law proxy rather than BA Law outcomes.

The course information instead describes preparation for legal training, related professions and wider careers. That breadth is useful for applicants who want legal study without fixing one job destination, but it makes role planning more important before paying international tuition.

Career Outcomes and ROI

The evidence below separates the BA Law course scope from the closest available Law data. The published figures include small samples, older cohorts and different measures, so they should guide questions rather than act as a salary promise.

EvidenceScopeGBPINRPublished cohort and sampleDecision use
Average earnings 15 months after studyUniversity-level full-time Law proxy£21,000INR 26.91 LakhsGraduates 2021 to 2023; 10 people, 65% responseSmall-sample benchmark, not an M103 outcome.
Average earnings after 3 yearsUniversity-level full-time Law proxy£20,000INR 25.63 LakhsGraduates 2015 to 2017; 70 people; Longitudinal Education Outcomes dataOlder earnings context for medium-term planning.
Average earnings after 5 yearsUniversity-level full-time Law proxy£27,000INR 34.60 LakhsGraduates 2015 to 2017; 70 people; Longitudinal Education Outcomes dataLonger-term context, not a guaranteed progression path.
Working or studying 15 months after studyUniversity-level full-time Law proxyNot monetaryNot monetary75%; graduates 2022 to 2023; 25 people, 65% responseWork or study measure, not a placement rate for BA Law.
Highly skilled work 15 months after studyUniversity-level full-time Law proxyNot monetaryNot monetary40%; 15 people; graduates 2021 to 2023Includes 20% legal professionals within the published occupation breakdown.
Using study in current workUniversity-level full-time Law proxyNot monetaryNot monetary35%; graduates 2021 to 2023Graduate perception measure, not an employment guarantee.

Source: Discover Uni BA (Hons) Law M103 page, Graduate Outcomes and Longitudinal Education Outcomes data.

The 15-month earnings sample contains only 10 people, and the employment measure covers work or further study rather than legal employment. Indian applicants should therefore ask how their intended role, location and additional training would change the financial picture.

The course is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for the academic stage of legal training. That recognition supports progression to the next professional stage, but it does not itself confer solicitor or barrister status.

For ROI (return on investment), the financial evidence is limited because 2027/28 tuition is unpublished. The calculated prior-cycle illustration combines £57,570 tuition (INR 73.78 Lakhs), £30,060 living costs (INR 38.52 Lakhs) and £558 visa fees (INR 71,513).

It adds £2,328 health charges (INR 2.98 Lakhs), producing £90,516 (INR 1.16 Crore). This calculated figure is a planning baseline rather than a target-cycle quotation.

  • The prior-cycle three-year illustration is £90,516 (INR 1.16 Crore), so secure full funding before relying on the later 2027 fee publication.
  • The £21,000 (INR 26.91 Lakhs) 15-month figure is a Law proxy from 10 people, so use it as context rather than a BA Law repayment forecast.
  • The BA is recognised by the SRA, but solicitor or barrister practice requires later professional steps, so budget the next qualification separately.
  • The 18-month Graduate Route for applications from 2027 shortens the host-country job-search window, so map eligible roles and sponsorship before enrolment.
  • Applicants returning to India should verify the local qualification or registration needed for the intended legal role before treating UK study as the full career pathway.

Take-home pay varies with tax, pension and location, so use a current UK tax calculator when comparing offers. Gross pay is not disposable income or a guaranteed repayment source.

Check Out: UK post-study work guidance

ROI reality: BA Law offers a recognised academic route into further legal training, but target tuition and course-specific salary evidence are unpublished. Fund the prior-cycle illustration only as a planning baseline and budget the professional step separately.

UK Visa for Aberystwyth BA Law Students 2027

International students normally use the UK Student visa for this full-time degree-level course. The application fee is £558 (INR 71,513), and the Immigration Health Surcharge is £776 per year (INR 99,452).

Aberystwyth is outside London, so the maintenance requirement is £1,171 per month (INR 1.50 Lakhs) for up to nine months. The maximum is £10,539 (INR 13.51 Lakhs), separate from university living costs and tuition, and funds normally need to be held for 28 consecutive days.

  • Eligible full-time degree-level Student visa holders can work up to 20 hours per week during term time, subject to the conditions on the visa.
  • The Graduate Route lasts 18 months for applications made from 1 January 2027, so identify suitable roles before the post-study window begins.
  • A Skilled Worker visa requires an approved sponsoring employer and usually the higher of £41,700 per year (INR 53.44 Lakhs) or the job’s going rate.
  • Undergraduate students generally cannot bring dependants, but the government-sponsored student exception may apply when the published conditions are met.

Read the official UK Student visa rules before applying because fees, financial evidence, work conditions and dependant rules can change.

Check Out: UK Student visa requirements

Visa reality: The £1,171 (INR 1.50 Lakhs) monthly maintenance requirement is separate from the university’s living estimate, while the 18-month Graduate Route limits post-study planning. Budget both and identify realistic work routes before enrolment.

BA Law at Aberystwyth fits Indian applicants who want a three-year legal foundation with practical options and who are prepared to use further professional training for a legal career. The strongest evidence is the M103 structure, the 75% Standard XII benchmark, separate English floors and recognition for the academic stage of legal training. The material tradeoff is financial uncertainty because 2027/28 tuition and course-specific salary data are unpublished, while the prior-cycle planning illustration is only a baseline. Prepare the M103 UCAS application for submission from 1 September 2026 and make the 13 January 2027 equal-consideration cutoff your working deadline.

Aberystwyth BA Law FAQs

Ques. Does Aberystwyth BA Law suit an Indian student who wants to practise law?

Ans. The three-year M103 BA combines foundational legal subjects, legal research, options and practical opportunities with recognition for the academic stage of legal training. It suits applicants who understand that solicitor or barrister qualification requires further professional steps after the degree.

Ques. Is 75% in Standard XII enough for direct entry to Aberystwyth BA Law?

Ans. The university’s India page lists 75% in Standard XII as the academic benchmark, but English evidence, board conditions, qualification age and recent study are separate checks. The course also lists a UCAS Tariff range of 128 to 104, and offers can vary with individual merit.

Ques. What should I budget while September 2027 tuition is unpublished?

Ans. Use the 2026/27 tuition of £19,190 per year (INR 24.59 Lakhs) and the university’s £10,020 annual residence illustration (INR 12.84 Lakhs) as planning inputs. Add current visa charges separately. The resulting three-year illustration is £90,516 (INR 1.16 Crore), but it is not a confirmed September 2027 total.

Ques. When should Indian applicants submit the 2027 BA Law application?

Ans. Completed applications can be submitted from 1 September 2026, and the equal-consideration deadline is 13 January 2027 at 18:00 UK time, or 23:30 IST. The final UCAS deadline is 23 September 2027 at 18:00 UK time, or 22:30 IST, but the earlier deadline gives the application the clearest consideration route.

Ques. Can BA Law lead directly to a UK legal job after graduation?

Ans. The course provides a foundation for later solicitor or barrister training, but no direct job or course-specific salary is guaranteed. Graduates applying from 2027 may have an 18-month Graduate Route window, so identify the next professional qualification, eligible roles and sponsorship requirements before enrolment.


Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
Tuition Fees$25907 (GBP 19190)

Other Expenses

HeadAvg Cost Per Year
Living Expenses$20752 (GBP 15372)
Total Cost$20752 (GBP 15372)

Previous Year Tuition Fees

Year1st Year Fees
2024$22302 (GBP 16520)
2023$20756 (GBP 15375)
2021$26448 (GBP 19591)

Important Dates

EventApplication Date
UCAS Application Deadline For September 2026 Intake Jan 14, 2026

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