LLB Law
About this course
LLB (Hons) in Law. Core topics include Legal Analysis, Research Methods, and Data Analysis. The first year follows a set programme of compulsory modules including Criminal Law, Contract Law, and Land Law, with optional modules available from the second year. A Law Clinic offers real-world casework, and placement opportunities exist through Citizens Advice.
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Entry requirements
Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . Accelerate offer: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Find out more about BCU Accelerate . This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below. A Level / AS Level: A Level: 112 UCAS Tariff points / BBC (or equivalent) AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels A maximum of four subjects will be considered Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 112 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications T Level: Merit overall All subjects considered Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits. At least 45 credits at level 3. OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 112 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CCD) or two Advanced Highers (CD) plus two Highers (CC) Welsh Baccalaureate: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Considered with three A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications
What students say
Based on about 135 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 72%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 250 students who started
- Continued on course: 87%
- Left higher education: 12%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 300 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 71%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 11%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 350 students who started
- A levels: 89%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 6%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The qualifying law degree is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for the purposes of satisfying the academic stage of training.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Criminal Law
- Legal Thinking & Study Skills
- Public and EU Law
- Contract Law
- Law of Tort
- Land Law
- Human Rights and Criminal Justice
- Advanced Crime
- Introduction to US Criminal Law
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Intellectual Property Law
- Placement
- Family Law
- Crime and Punishment
- United Nations Law and Practice
- Legal Technology
- EU Single Market
- Sustainability and the Law
- Law in Practice
- Law in Practice International
- Dissertation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of LLB Law at Birmingham City University earn?
The median salary is £20,000 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £32,000. The £26,000 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Law.
Are students happy with the teaching on LLB Law at Birmingham City University?
81% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for LLB Law at Birmingham City University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 96 UCAS points.
Is LLB Law at Birmingham City University accredited?
Yes. The qualifying law degree is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for the purposes of satisfying the academic stage of training.
Does LLB Law at Birmingham City University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on LLB Law at Birmingham City University?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 12% left higher education.