Law and Commercial Law

Birkbeck, University of LondonCentral London, United Kingdom

Course overview

Birkbeck’s LLB Law and Commercial Law develops key skills for embarking on a career in corporate law or law in the private sector. Take the course over three or four years.

Key highlights

Develops key skills for a career in corporate law
Prepares students for law roles in the private sector

Entry requirements

IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests. We also accept other English language tests. If you don’t meet the minimum English language requirements, please contact us or see our international study skills page for more details of how we can help.

Scholarships

Birkbeck International Excellence Scholarship (Autumn intake)
£1,000 to £5,000. The scholarship will be applied as a discount to the tuition fee for your first year of study at point of enrolment.
Up to £1,000
Birkbeck Mimizuku Award in Japanese Studies
There will be two scholarships of £5,000 each, to be used for tuition fees only.
Up to £5,000
Birkbeck-OnCampus Progression Scholarship
£2,000 fee reduction against their first-year tuition fee.
Up to £2,000
Earth and Planetary Sciences Enabling Fund
Awards will usually be limited to £500.
Greta Dexter Exhibition Bursary
Value: Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

Solicitor
Barrister
Corporate lawyer
Commercial lawyer
In-house legal counsel
Paralegal

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,500 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Birkbeck, University of London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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