LLB Law with Criminal Justice

The Birmingham City University LLB Law with Criminal Justice degree provides a strong foundation for a career in law. The course aligns with the subjects required for the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) and also fulfils the Bar Standards Board's requirements for an undergraduate law degree. 

The course balances academic legal theory with practical application, helping students develop essential lawyering and transferable skills. Students can also consider an optional professional placement year to enhance practical skills and employment readiness. 

The methods used in this course to assess students' progress are innovative, which go beyond traditional written assignments. Students are also encouraged to join extracurricular activities, such as the Mooting Society, and engage with Birmingham's legal community, with strong links to local law firms for career prospects.

Birmingham City University offers a supportive and modern learning environment and has invested significantly in state-of-the-art facilities across its campuses, providing students with advanced resources for their studies. These include cutting-edge media studios, simulated healthcare wards, and specialist engineering labs.

The institution prides itself on its strong connections with industry, ensuring courses are relevant and graduates are well-prepared for the workplace. With a focus on practical skills and employability, students benefit from a supportive community and opportunities to gain real-world experience. 

The university also provides many different undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in fields such as Arts, Design and Media, Health, Education and Life Sciences, Computing, Engineering and Built Environment, and Business, Law and Social Sciences.

To be enrolled, applicants need to submit a personal statement, and a relevant academic and/or employer reference is also required. They also have the option to upload their CVs along with their applications to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants need various qualifications, including A-Levels (BBC or equivalent), Pearson BTEC, T-Levels (Merit overall), or Access to HE Diplomas (Pass with 60 credits).
• The university accepts international qualifications that are equivalent to A-levels.

English Proficiency: 

• For applicants whose primary language is not English, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall is required, with no individual component scoring below 5.5. 
• Other SELT equivalent English language test scores can be submitted.

For the 2025/26 academic year, the annual tuition fee for the LLB Law with Criminal Justice at Birmingham City University is £17,690.

Birmingham City University provides several scholarships to assist undergraduate students with their studies. These include the High Achievers' Scholarship, offering £1,000 to those achieving 144 UCAS points or more. The Accelerate Scholarship, also worth £1,000, is available for students from lower-income households. Additional opportunities include Sports Scholarships for high-performing athletes, Music Scholarships and Bursaries from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire, and the Millennium Point Scholarship for talented STEM students.

Graduates transition into roles as:

• Criminal Barristers
• Criminal Solicitors
• Paralegals (Criminal Law)
• Police Officers
• Probation Officers
• Criminologists

Applications for the LLB Law with Criminal Justice at Birmingham City University are submitted directly to the university. Please speak to our trained advisors for help.