Birmingham City University

LLB Law with Business Law

Birmingham City University

Course overview

The Birmingham City University LLB Law with Business Law programme provides a strong foundation for students aspiring to qualify as solicitors or barristers. This programme aligns with the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) standards and also meets the Bar Standards Board's requirements for an undergraduate law qualification, making it highly relevant for legal careers.

The curriculum carefully combines academic study with practical application, with a clear emphasis on developing essential legal and other valuable business skills that enhance employability within the business and legal sectors.

Learning within this programme is both theoretical and practical, offering opportunities to acquire hands-on legal abilities that improve job prospects. The course uses fresh assessment methods, moving beyond standard academic assignments. Students are encouraged to participate in activities such as the Mooting Society and to connect with the Birmingham legal community.

Entry requirements

Candidates are required to submit a personal statement in which they discuss their reasons for applying to the course and provide other relevant information about their studies. 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: 

  • You need 112 UCAS Tariff points, including A-Levels, BTEC, T-levels, Access to HE Diplomas, and other A-level equivalent international qualifications.

English Proficiency: 

  • If English is not your primary language, you will need to submit an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. 
  • Other equivalent English language test scores, such as PTE and TOEFL, are accepted.

Scholarships

  • Accelerate Scholarship

    If you come from a lower income family or household, you could receive an offer that is up to four grades below our normal entry requirements – and possibly claim a £1,000 scholarship too.

    Up to £1,000

  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    BCU is offering a guaranteed scholarship of £5,000 to all self-funding international undergraduate students joining BCU on a full-time degree in September 2026.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sports Scholarship

    Enhanced performance support funding.

  • The High Achievers' Scholarship

    You will be eligible for a £1,000 scholarship to get your university life off to a flying start.

    Up to £1,000

Career opportunities

Graduates work as:

  • Commercial Solicitor
  • Corporate Lawyer
  • Legal Advisor (Business)
  • Compliance Officer
  • Contract Manager
  • Business Consultant (with legal expertise)

Cost of study

For international students taking the LLB Law with Business Law at Birmingham City University, the tuition fee is £17,690.

Admission

You can submit your application directly through the university’s online application form. Please speak to our trained advisors for assistance.

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