LLB Law with a Foundation Year
About this course
An LLB (Hons) in Law, covering both domestic and international legal systems. Core topics include Legal Analysis, Historical Research, Communication & Writing, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The programme aligns with the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) framework and meets Bar Standards Board requirements. A professional placement year can be taken between the second and third year.
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Entry requirements
80 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . 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: 80 UCAS Tariff points / CDD (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): 80 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: Pass overall (C or above on the core) All subjects considered Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at Level 3 OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 80 UCAS Tariff points NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 80 UCAS Tariff points WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 80 UCAS Tariff points Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 80 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 80 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (DDD) or two Advanced Highers (DD) plus two Highers (DD) Welsh Baccalaureate: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Considered with three A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications
What students say
Based on about 31 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 95 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
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 65 students who started
- A levels: 94%
- Access course: 3%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
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
- Introduction to Law
- Learning the Law
- Introduction to Legal Practice and Process
- Developing Legal Scholarship
- Legal Professionalism, Skills and Attributes
- Foundations in Professional Skills
- Legal Thinking
- Law of Tort
- Contract Law
- Introduction to US Legal Studies
- Global Perspectives of Human Rights
- Criminal Justice Process and Procedure
- Introduction to Mooting
- Criminal Law
- Professional Skills
- Constitutional and Administrative Law
- Business Law
- Level 5 Placement Module
- Human Rights and Criminal Justice
- Employment Law
- Medical Law and Ethics
- Advanced Property Practice
- Law of the European Union
- American Legal Practice*
- The United Nations: Law and Practice
- Law in Practice
- Intellectual Property Law
- Equality Law
- Family Law
- Evidence, Proof and Argument
- Immigration & Asylum Law
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of LLB Law with a Foundation Year 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 with a Foundation Year at Birmingham City University?
80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for LLB Law with a Foundation Year at Birmingham City University?
The typical offer is CDD at A level. The average entrant had 58 UCAS points.
Is LLB Law with a Foundation Year 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.
How many students continue on LLB Law with a Foundation Year at Birmingham City University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.