Birmingham City University

LLB Law with a Foundation Year

Birmingham City University

Course overview

The LLB Law with a Foundation Year in Birmingham City University programme serves as a stepping stone towards a career in law. It teaches subjects required for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE), meets the Bar Standards Board's criteria and combines academic theory with practical application to help students develop essential and transferable skills. 

The course uses intensive assessment methods beyond standard written work to promote involvement in extra-curricular groups like the Mooting Society, students can also engage with Birmingham's legal community and the Law Clinic to work on actual cases and maintain strong ties with the local legal sector and research centres that are focused on American Law and Human Rights.

Entry requirements

Those interested in taking this course are required to submit a personal statement with reasons for applying to the course and other important academic information. A relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. Students have the option to upload their CVs along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants generally need at least 80 UCAS Tariff points from  A-Levels, BTECs, T Levels and Access to HE Diplomas
  • Similar international qualifications are also accepted.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants from non-English speaking countries need to achieve an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each section.
  • Similar English tests like PTE are also accepted.

Scholarships

  • Accelerate Scholarship

    If you come from a lower income family or household, you could receive an offer that is up to four grades below our normal entry requirements – and possibly claim a £1,000 scholarship too.

    Up to £1,000

  • Bowater Financial Assistance Award

  • Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee discount for BCU graduates undertaking Master’s or PhD study.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • International Postgraduate Scholarships

    BCU is offering a scholarship of £3,000 to all self-funding international postgraduate students joining BCU on a full-time postgraduate taught Master’s degree in 2026.

    Up to £3,000

  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    BCU is offering a guaranteed scholarship of £5,000 to all self-funding international undergraduate students joining BCU on a full-time degree in September 2026.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sports Scholarship

    Enhanced performance support funding.

  • The High Achievers' Scholarship

    You will be eligible for a £1,000 scholarship to get your university life off to a flying start.

    Up to £1,000

Career opportunities

A law degree from Birmingham City University prepares graduates to be:

  • Solicitors
  • Barristers
  • Legal Executives
  • Paralegals
  • Compliance Officers
  • Legal Advisors

Cost of study

The LLB Law with a Foundation Year at Birmingham City University fees for international students will cost £17,690 per year.

Admission

Prospective students can apply for this course through the university's online form. For support, you can contact one of our trained counsellors.

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