LLB International Law and Globalisation
About this course
Bachelor of Law in International Law and Globalisation LLB, a law degree centred on legal systems, governance and international regulations. Core topics include Research Methods. The course is structured over three years, with an optional four-year route that includes a year abroad. The first year establishes fundamental legal principles through Criminal Law, Foundations of International Law, Global Law + Globalisation and Law of Contract. The second year examines specialized frameworks via Contemporary Issues in International Law and Globalisation, International Dispute Resolution, Land Law and Legal Foundations of the European Union. The final year allows students to pursue advanced topics and specialized areas such as Commercial Law, Environmental Law, International Human Rights and Tax Law, culminating in a Dissertation on a Prescribed Legal Topic.
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Entry requirements
A Level: AAA. IB: 6,6,6 including 32 points overall.. BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma in Business or Law preferred. Grades required - D*D*D*. See below for full information.
What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Legal professionals: 40%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Protective service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 79%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 63%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 410 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 38%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 26%
- South East: 9%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Bar Standards Board for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree.
- Recognised by the Law Society of Northern Ireland (LSNI) for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree.
- 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, Bronze for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Criminal Law
- Discover: Personal, Academic and Professional Development and Legal Skills and Methods (LSAM)
- Foundations of International Law
- Global Law + Globalisation
- Law of Contract
- Public Law
- Contemporary Issues in International Law and Globalisation
- International Dispute Resolution
- Land Law
- Law of Torts
- Legal Foundations of the European Union
- Legal Solutions
- Equity, Trusts, Wills and Formalities
- Legal Systems of the World
- Private International Law
- International Human Rights
- Advanced Criminal Law
- Advocacy (Mooting)
- Canadian Constitutional Law
- Commercial Law
- Company Law
- Counter-Terrorism Law
- Criminal Evidence
- Dissertation on a Prescribed Legal Topic
- Employment Law in Practice
- Environmental Law
- Fake News: Social Media, Truth Verification and Digital Investigation
- Family Law
- Gender and Law
- Human Rights & Criminal Justice System
- Intellectual Property Law
- International & European Economic Law
- International Criminal Law
- International Criminal Law and Justice
- Legal Issues in Health Care
- Political and Legal Theory
- Public International Law
- Real Estate
- Regulating Bodies
- Tax Law
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of LLB International Law and Globalisation at University of Birmingham earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £50,500. The £37,000 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Law.
What do graduates of LLB International Law and Globalisation at University of Birmingham do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on LLB International Law and Globalisation at University of Birmingham?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for LLB International Law and Globalisation at University of Birmingham?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 152 UCAS points.
Is LLB International Law and Globalisation at University of Birmingham accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Bar Standards Board for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree. Recognised by the Law Society of Northern Ireland (LSNI) for the purpose of a Qualifying Law Degree. The qualifying law degree is recognised by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for the purposes of satisfying the academic stage of training.
Does LLB International Law and Globalisation at University of Birmingham include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on LLB International Law and Globalisation at University of Birmingham?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.