University of Wolverhampton

LLB Law with Foundation Year

University of Wolverhampton

Course overview

The LLB Law with Foundation Year in the University of Wolverhampton is a four-year programme that starts with a foundation year followed by the full LLB degree. During the foundation year, students build core academic skills (such as legal research, writing, critical thinking, and basic subject knowledge) to prepare for degree-level study and enter the main law degree, covering the foundational areas of law after the foundation year.

Students learn through lectures, seminars, online tasks, class discussion and peer collaboration and are assessed through essays, problem questions, exams, practical tasks and legal research projects or portfolios. Progression to the degree stage is conditional on achieving the required performance in the foundation year.

Entry requirements

Candidates LLB Law with Foundation Year from the University of Wolverhampton are required to submit a personal statement discussing their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. A relevant academic or employer reference is also required, and students have the option to upload their CV along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants need 48 UCAS tariff points (or equivalent) from Level 3 qualifications.
  • Applicants with A-level (DD), BTEC Extended Diploma (PPP), Access to HE Diploma, or other equivalent qualifications are accepted.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants from non-English speaking backgrounds must have an IELTS score of 6.5 overall, with at least 5.5 in each section.
  • An equivalent SE(L)T qualification is accepted.

Scholarships

  • Academic Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship

    Value of scholarship: £4,000

    Up to £4,000

  • Academic Excellence Undergraduate Scholarship

    £4,000 Year 1; £2,000 Year 2; £2,000 Year 3.

  • Access Bursary

    The Access Bursary is a £2000 cash payment paid during the 1st and second years of study.

    Up to £2,000

  • Alumni Scholarship

    Value: £2k for Second class honours Or £3k for First class achievement.

  • Chevening Scholarship

  • Global Opportunities Undergraduate Regional Scholarship

    There are 25 scholarships of £3,000 per year for students.

    Up to £3,000

  • International School Scholarships

    Value: £1,000 per year – awarded automatically.

    Up to £1,000

  • Prompt Payment Discount

    Early Deposit Payment Discount - £500 discount; Early Full Fee Payment Discount - £1,000 discount.

  • University of Wolverhampton Sports Scholarship

    Tier One Scholarship: Scholars can receive up to £1,500 per academic year for their course of study. Tier Two Scholarship: Scholars can receive up to £1,000 per academic year.

  • WLV Women in Engineering Scholarships

    We are offering scholarships of £1,000 to be awarded, to female students beginning their engineering education at the University.

    Up to £1,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of LLB Law with Foundation Year at the University of Wolverhampton may pursue careers such as:

  • Solicitor
  • Barrister
  • Legal advisor / in-house counsel
  • Policy analyst / legislative officer
  • Compliance officer

Cost of study

The tuition fee for the LLB Law with Foundation Year in the University of Wolverhampton is £16,950 for international students.

Admission

University of Wolverhampton LLB Law with Foundation Year candidates should visit UCAS or the school application portal to apply. You can speak to one of our trained counsellors for guidance.

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