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Course summary
The LLB for Graduates degree course is designed for students with an undergraduate degree in a non-law subject who are looking to pursue a future legal career as it provides the exciting opportunity to gain a qualifying law degree in two years. Alongside the seven foundation subjects of law you will be able to study up to four optional specialist modules allowing you the flexibility to really focus on what interests you, with opportunities to study anything from Counter-Terrorism Law to Environmental Law and even Canadian Constitutional Law. Alongside your studies you will also be provided with plenty of opportunities to develop your employability with our Careers and Employability programme including weekly careers events, an annual Law Fair and a mentoring scheme. This accelerated undergraduate Law degree is particularly popular amongst international students, providing a competitive alternative for studying law. Students on this programme come from all over the world including Canada and Nigeria. For almost 100 years Birmingham Law School have made a major contribution to teaching and scholarship, and you’ll learn from prestigious academics who are working at the top of their field influencing law and policy around the world. Why study this course? Study at a top global law school - the University of Birmingham is in the top 20 in the UK for Law (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022), reflecting the high quality of our undergraduate teaching and our world-leading research. Wide-ranging extra-curricular legal opportunities and professional links - our Centre for Professional Legal Education and Research (CEPLER) is what truly sets Birmingham Law School apart, running pro bono groups and mooting competitions. Opportunities also include placement schemes, the annual law fair, and visits to leading firms, all of which will prepare you for life after Law School. Extensive choice of modules - you can really tailor your undergraduate Law degree course to suit your interests in the final year with our vast range of optional modules. Excellent graduate prospects - According to the High Fliers Research report, The Graduate Market in 2022, the University of Birmingham has been ranked as the 4th most targeted University by the UK's top 100 graduate employers in 2021-2022. 89% of our law students are in work or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022). 16th in the UK for Law in the QS World University Rankings 2022 Top 60 Law School in the World (THE 2022 Rankings) Top 25 for Law in The Times Sunday Times Good University Guide 2023
Modules
You will study the seven core subjects required in a qualifying Law degree alongside a selection of optional Law modules which draw upon the research of leading academics within the School.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- M990
- Institution code:
- B32
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - Not accepted
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - Not accepted
This is a postgraduate qualification and requires upper second-class Honours degree or equivalent.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above.
If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.
Provider information
University of Birmingham
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 2TT