LLB Law with foundation year

The LLB Law with Foundation Year from the University of Surrey will allow students to learn key areas of legal knowledge, including law as it regulates the functions of the state (public law and criminal law), relations between private individuals, and the ownership and control of land and other property. After the first year, students will have the option to study a range of topics with experts in their fields, including environmental law, international humanitarian law, medical law, and tax law, among others.

The Foundation Year is designed for students who do not meet the entry requirements. They may still be able to apply for this degree with a Social Sciences Foundation Year, which provides an extra year of study to develop their skills and prepares them for university learning.  Upon successful completion of the Foundation Year, students will be ready to progress to the first year of their degree. The qualifying law degree is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for the purposes of satisfying the academic stage of training.

The University of Surrey is a leading institution, with a Business School dedicated to transforming the community, intensive research, and teaching. It ranked as the UK's 12th most notable university by the Complete University Guide 2025. Surrey offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, including Medicine, Law, Engineering, and the Arts, as well as Business Management and Human Resource Management courses.

Candidates are required to submit a statement explaining the reasons for applying to the course and other information about their education. An academic or employer reference, including a CV, is required to show relevant work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants are expected to have qualifications equivalent to A Levels at CCC or GSCe or its equivalent.

English Proficiency:

• Students from non-English speaking countries require an IELTS score of 6.5 overall with 6.0 in Writing and 5.5 in other sections. Other equivalent English test scores, like PTE, are also accepted.

The tuition fee for international students taking the LLB Law with Foundation Year course at the University of Surrey is £22,900 per year.

The University of Surrey offers scholarships and financial assistance to students, such as the Professor GQ Max Lu Global Scholarship. It assists excellent international undergraduate students from low-income backgrounds who do not hold other Surrey scholarships and reduces tuition fees by up to £10,000 per year for the duration of the degree programme.

Graduates from the LLB Law with Foundation Year at the University of Surrey can become:

• Legal Consultant
• Legal Assistant
• Barrister
• Solicitor
• Compliance Analyst

Interested students should apply directly through UCAS. You can reach our advisors for further assistance.