LLB with Foundation Year
About this course
LLB (Hons) in Law, covering the foundations of legal knowledge across civil, public, and criminal law. Core topics include Legal Analysis, Policy Analysis, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Global & Comparative Perspective. A placement year is typically completed between the second and final stage, and the degree is a qualifying law degree accredited by the Bar Standards Board and Solicitors Regulation Authority.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 72 A level: DDD T Level: Pass BTEC: MMP GCSE: GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and English at Level 2 as part of your course of study Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 0, Merit: 30, Pass: 15 English language: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 65%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 63%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 60%
- Left higher education: 40%
What graduates do next
Based on about 35 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 59%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 13%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Protective service occupations: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Caring personal services: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 43%
- West Midlands: 20%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 11%
- South East: 7%
- Wales: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Bar Standards Board 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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Placement Learning and Professional Development
- Introduction to Law and Practice (Civil, Public and Criminal Law)
- Client Care, Ethics and Professional Studies
- Introduction to Skills and Research
- Law
- English
- Mathematics
- Sociology
- Political Studies
- Contemporary Issues in Business
- Administrative Law and Human Rights
- Constitutional Law and Civil Liberties
- Contract Law Theory and Practice
- Legal Skills and Practice
- The Tort of Negligence in Context
- An Introduction to the Tort of Negligence
- Land Law
- Criminal Law Principles and Application
- Criminal Practice and Property Offences
- European Union Law and its International Context
- Law and Business in Context
- Equity and Trusts
- Commercial Awareness and Business Acumen
- Company Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Sustainable Development and International Business Law
- The Older Client
- International Law and World Affairs
- Family Law and Practice
- 6LA579
- Evidence
- Employment Law
- Commercial and Consumer Law
- Domestic Abuse
- Medical Law and Ethics
- Human Rights in a Global World
- 6LA578
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of LLB with Foundation Year at University of Derby earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £32,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £6,500 less than the UK median for Law.
What do graduates of LLB with Foundation Year at University of Derby do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on LLB with Foundation Year at University of Derby?
78% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for LLB with Foundation Year at University of Derby?
The typical offer is DDD at A level. The average entrant had 44 UCAS points.
Is LLB with Foundation Year at University of Derby accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Bar Standards Board 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.
How many students continue on LLB with Foundation Year at University of Derby?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 40% left higher education.