LLB Law with integrated Foundation (3-year degree)
About this course
LLB (Hons) Law with integrated Foundation (3-year degree) in Law, a law degree centered on legal studies with an integrated foundation year. The initial year provides an introduction for undergraduate study, leading into specialist core subjects in the subsequent two years. The course satisfies the academic component of Bar training for qualifying as an English barrister and prepares students for the Solicitors Qualifying Exam.
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Entry requirements
Applicants must have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at grades 4-9, including English and Maths, or their international equivalents. In addition, applicants must have one of the following qualifications or their international equivalents: A Levels with minimum grades of DD BTEC National Diploma with minimum grades of MPP Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to at least 48 UCAS points International Applicants: We welcome equivalent qualifications from around the world. However, you must also demonstrate your English language proficiency by achieving an IELTS score of 6 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component, or another approved language test.
What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 11%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 20%
- Working and studying: 50%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Legal professionals: 45%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Business and Financial Project Management Professionals: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 30%
- South East: 40%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 48%
- Foundation course: 5%
- A degree: 13%
- Other HE qualification: 11%
- Other qualifications: 7%
- No formal qualifications: 16%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of LLB Law with integrated Foundation (3-year degree) at University of Buckingham earn?
The median salary is £25,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £45,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Law.
What do graduates of LLB Law with integrated Foundation (3-year degree) at University of Buckingham do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on LLB Law with integrated Foundation (3-year degree) at University of Buckingham?
89% 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 integrated Foundation (3-year degree) at University of Buckingham?
The typical offer is DD at A level. The average entrant had 118 UCAS points.
How many students continue on LLB Law with integrated Foundation (3-year degree) at University of Buckingham?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.