LLB Law with a Foundation Year

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.

Birmingham City University is a large institution located in the heart of Birmingham, that accepts and educates over 31,000 students from more than 100 countries and is known for its focus on practice-based learning. The university has invested a significant sum of £500 million to enhance its learning facilities, including the Curzon Building which features bespoke Law Courtrooms and a comprehensive Law library making it a standard learning environment for students.

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.

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

Birmingham City University offers various scholarships and bursaries to assist its home and international undergraduate students. One such is the Accelerate Scholarship which provides £1,000 to eligible students from low-income households.

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

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

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